Northern Chapter of the Old Cottonians Association (OCA) Dinner event

Chandigarh | 7 FebruaryThe Northern Chapter of the Old Cottonians Association (OCA) hosted a vibrant Alumni Meet on 7th February, bringing together Old Cottonians for a day of sport, bonding, and celebration. The event featured the annual Golf Tournament and a friendly Cricket Match between Old Cottonians Kunal Thakur XI and Nitin Thakur XI, showcasing […]

OCA India Dinner in Delhi – Register Now!

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

OCA Mumbai Chapter Dinner on 7th February 2026

Please pay your contributions towards reunion Dinner through RTGS/ cheque at any HDFC Bank Branch. Savings A/C No. 50100055857431Name of account : OLD COTTONIANS ASSO INDIA MUMBAI CHAPT (Please note the exact name including the truncation to Asso & Chapt)IFSC : HDFC0000666Branch Area : ANDHERI WEST – SEVEN BUNGALOWS, MUMBAI

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

Nakul Anand addresses IILM Delhi

Mr. Nakul Anand, batch of 1972 Lefroy house, former Executive Director of ITC Limited, was invited as a guest speaker at IILM University, New Delhi, where he shared his remarkable journey and seven mantras for success. His 1972 school testimonial had already captured his aspiration to become a hotelier, a dream he pursued with focus […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]