Brian Howard Niblett

An Old Cottonian moves into his peaceful garden I have received the following sad news from Allan Gay Niblett Esq; ( Old Cottonian- Chairman Ex-Officio OCA UK -Board of Governor BCS) on the passing of his esteemed Brother : Brian Howard Niblett Esq; Born 19 March 1934 Delhi Died 6 February 2024 Barmouth Wales BCS […]

A much remembered figure: Jal Boga

Jal Boga had written in years ago and his letter was published online September 25th 2011. Subsequently we heard from Mr Boga’s daughter, Meher Boga, that her father had passed on around a year ago. The original letter from Jal, the many comments and messages of remembrances, and also the recent exchange are available via […]

Holi and Women’s Day / 2023

On the auspicious Holi and Women’s Day [March 8th 2023], I am happy to present the first of a new series called Birds and their Prey. Do please share with friends and family. Wishing you good health and happiness. Sabu Singh

URGENT ATTENTION OC GOLFERS:

Young OC Kanav Monga is organising ( second time around ) a golf event at ITC Classic Manesar on Friday 17th Feb’23 for OCs. This is a smaller get together but the urgent need to get the numbers up to a max of 30 players… ! So far only 8 have confirmed. OCs interested are […]

“Living a Life” – memoir by retired IAS officer Ravi Sawhney, (Lefroy 1959)

Earlier this month, Former J & K governor N.N. Vohra unveiled “Living a Life”, a memoir by retired IAS officer Ravi Sawhney, (Lefroy 1959), in the presence of former foreign secretary Shyam Saran and former principal secretary to the prime minister, S.K. Misra (in 1990, when Chandra Shekhar was the PM. Our best wishes!

David Browning / farewell dear OC

22nd Dec-2022 Message from David’s wife, Carol to Vivek [Bonnie] Bhasin: Hello Bonnie. This is to advise you that sadly David passed away on the 6 th.December. Kind regards. Carol. Dear Carol I am extremely saddened to hear the passing of David Browning Esquire an illustrious Old Cottonian. May his Soul Rest in Peace. I […]