OCA DINNER in Delhi – 28th February 2026 Registrations are now open! ✨

✨ Registrations are now open! ✨You are cordially invited to the OCA Dinner in Delhi 🥂📅 28th February 2026⏰ 7:30 PM onwards 👇Register now to secure your spot! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkRtu-paWIytOJ_cQr1KTT0qionE5TRae_8kw-YJsfgC6wQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111041013669709973397

The Old Cottonians Association (OCA) Nepal Chapter

The Old Cottonians Association (OCA) Nepal Chapter successfully hosted its Year-End Meet on Friday, 12 December 2025, at Hyderabad House, Bishalnagar. The evening saw an enthusiastic gathering of 27 Cottonians from across batches, coming together for fellowship, networking, and meaningful interaction. The meet reflected the growing momentum of the Nepal Chapter, with strong participation and […]

The Enduring Legacy of Bishop Cotton School Shimla

Bishop Cotton School Shimla, a 166-year-old English Public School, offers young boys an unparalleled opportunity to thrive in serene and breathtaking surroundings. The school’s holistic and organic approach to learning emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge and experiences, fostering a more inclusive and effective education. By focusing on intellectual, emotional, and social development, BCS helps boys […]

Spotlight on Gurrinder [Indi] Khanna

Q: Which years were you in BCS and what is the first thing that comes to mind?INDI: 1959 to 69 Rivaz House. Loved it and have always thanked my parents for taking the step to put me in a boarding even though our home was in Simla.Q: Your first day at BCS?INDI : Howled my […]

Dr. Vaneet Jishtu – Special feature

We are proud of Old Cottonian Dr. Vaneet Jishtu [Ibbetson 1972-81, Associate School Captain 1981], one of our great achievers in a highly specialised field where he’s made a mark and had set the bar really high.  Vaneet is a Senior Scientist at the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with a M. Sc. […]

The Playing-fields of Shimla

I’d like to share one true-life story penned by Ruskin Bond here, which I think is beautifully written – Sarabjit [Sabu] Singh The Playing Fields of Shimla t had been a lonely winter for a twelve-year-old boy. I hadn’t really got over my father’s untimely death two years previously; nor had I as yet reconciled […]

Camino de Santiago – pilgrimage 2025

Vivek “ Bonnie “ Bhasin 9th April 2025 The twin spires of the Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela are calling me again … beckoning me to come into the bubble of his special world ..his peaceful world … I have shed my bespoke suits, my fedora hats and the bouquet of that special tree..   I […]

Spotlight profile: Vijay Kumar Stokes, BCS (Rivaz, 1948-1954).

Vijay Kumar Stokes, BCS (Rivaz, 1948-1954) At age nine years and two months, he joined BCS in October 1948. On returning to school in March 1949, he was admitted to KG at age 9 years and nine months. Through two, half-yearly double promotions he was in Shell in 1954.  Vijay excelled in academics, but was […]

Inderjit Singh Bawa : Final farewell

Celebrating the life of Inderjit Singh Bawa [Inderjit Singh Bawa 07 July 1942 – 24 January 2025] Final farewell on 27 January 2025 High Tea 4-5pm at 6 Hailey Road, New Delhi.