Pace University ties up with global IT major Saberpoint founded by Cottonian Ajay Bhumitra (Lefroy 1972)
Pace University is partnering with global IT company Saberpoint to upgrade skills and provide workforce experience to students! This partnership offers professional development and Salesforce training to our students. This fund was established by President and CEO of Saberpoint (and Pace alum!) Ajay Bhumitra with the goal of “advancing a diverse and innovative workforce” – […]
Family photos Kanwal Jit Singh – from Namrita Singh McGarity [his daughter]
Two of Kanwal Jit‘s elder brothers – Gurcharan Singh and Satinder Pal Singh – [also Cottonians] appear in the first photo below]. Photos clickable for larger view
That Green Hamam soap vs Head & Shoulders shampoo…
Every couple of days I wrote on a little slip.. Hamam Soap, Forhans Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, Boff and Face Vaseline.. handed the chit to Lefroy House Master Mr ( Baku) Malvea to sign off at inspection; then headed to the store room that lay adjacent to the Garam Pani Kamra to get […]
Deepali Sinha – wife of Ramesh David Sinha
Dear All, It is with deep regret that we learnt of the passing away of Ramesh Sinha’s wife, Deepali, yesterday. This news was shocking and surprising. From the information available, Deepali fell ill a few days ago and decided to isolate herself. It would seem it is the coronavirus that she was infected with. […]
Peter Stringer Esq. Funeral 03 Sept 2020
Peter Stringer Esq. Funeral 03 Sept 2020 His grandson Ryan Stringer whom I first met in 2000 (now a fine looking gentleman) read our BCS school prayer which his Grandad ( Peter) would’ve liked. Ryan also wore Peter Sahib’s OCA UK Tie (that he designed whilst I was in the UK), BCS tie bar […]
Congratulations: Vijay [Kuttu] Singh – new President OCA Delhi Chapter
CONGRATULATIONS Vijay on your appointment as the President of OCA Delhi/NCR Chapter! K. Vijay Singh – popularly known as Kuttu – [Lefroy House.1958-66] has been a active and prominent member of the OCA and the Executive Committee. Here’s wishing you and your team much success as President OCA Delhi!
Congrats: Ashwani Singh Virk – VP OCA [Delhi] Chapter
Ashwani Singh Virk ratified as the new VP of OCA Delhi Chapter Congratulations Ashwani! You have been a long standing, active, and dedicated member of the OCA. We wish you continued success!
We bid farewell sadly to Peter Stringer / Lefroy 1943-47
Peter Arthur Stringer 18 February 1933 – 10 August 2020. It is with the greatest sadness that I write to tell you that Peter Stringer died peacefully in hospital early on Monday 10th August. > We pass our deepest sympathies and condolences to all his family and pray for their strength and fortitude in these […]
SPOTLIGHT on Sabu Singh [and his Short films on Nature]
Sarbjit [SABU as he’s known by] Singh (Rivaz 1957-65), after 47 years in the corporate world, started a second career in 2018 as a maker of short films on birds and nature. His love for nature and the environment are abundantly clear from the myriad of films that he has done. What became an interest […]
Rohit Sachdeva
We are deeply saddened on the untimely passing away of Old Cottonian Rohit Sachdeva [Curzon Batch 2003] on 19th July. Our condolences to Mr Sachdeva’s family.