Spotlight on OC RAHUL GODRA
Jerry Godinho interviewed Rahul Godra [Old Cottonian] and has blogged about Rahul’s spiritualism and what led Rahul to startup “Resplendent Soul“: I realized that a lot of people were looking for the depths of Indian thought, but could scratch only the surface of it. I felt like I could facilitate their outer and inner […]
Ved Seereeram – OC in the Spotlight
VED SEEREERAM – Lefroy 1966 Batch and School Captain 1966, fondly known as “TRINI” at school A documentary video about Ved’s current project “LIFE IN SUGAR”. Enjoy! Excerpt from the StockExchange Trinidad website: VED SEEREERAM – Director Ved Seereeram is a Financial Consultant, advising regional governments and corporations on capital market transactions, risk management and […]
Respect, for OC Girish Minocha
Jerry Godinho interviewed Girish Minocha [Old Cottonian] and has blogged about his story of success: I have a deep respect for Girish Minocha. He is humble, down to earth, spiritual, aware of his surroundings and believes in giving back to society. He started his business, knocking door to door to build clients. He graduated from […]
Gerald [Jerry] Godinho interviews Old Cottonian ROHAN CHARANJI
Gerald Godinho [also an Old Cottonian] interviewed Rohan Charanji. Here is an excerpt [see below for link to full interview]. THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY: ROHAN CHARANJI. Rohan, welcome to my series on Millennials. Tell my audience something important about you? “I was born in India, educated at Bishop Cotton and studied in Switzerland and London. I […]
Old Cottonian LEGENDS
We’ve just begun a new section at the OCA Website, showcasing Old Cottonians. The link is HERE. DO send in information about other OCs who distinguished themselves in any field.
Newest book by Ravi Rikhye
Ravi Rikhye Curzon 1962 batch needs no introduction to many OCs. For those who are reading about him for the first time, here is what he has to say in the Introduction of his latest book “Analysis of India’s Ability to Fight a 2-front War 2018” : I’ve spent 58-years studying defense, either full-time or […]
Dr. Mathew Zachariah – some updates
Dear All, Dr Mathew Zachariah passed away a little over a year ago as a result of kidney failure. He left BCS at the end of 1959. He was a courageous man to write his biography and like all lives this account is an interesting one. I am taking the liberty of forwarding a few […]
BCS stands the test of time
An adticle in the Hindustan Times https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bishop-cotton-school-in-shimla-stands-test-of-time/story-puUclUIrjMwyOsRHZP42eO.html Bishop Cotton School, one of Asia’s oldest boarding schools, was opened on March 15, 1863, with Frederick Naylor as its first student. Initially, 35 boys were admitted that year and the school increased its strength to 65 students in 1864.(Deepak Sansta/HT )
Sandeep Mansukhani honored at BCS
Felicitation given by my school Bishop Cotton School, Shimla during the concert day at the Irwin Hall by the Headmaster Mr Roy Robinson. Special award of appreciation by enrolling my name in the prestigious Spartan Club (Highest award given in the school). Extremely emotional moment to cherish. Sandeep Mansukhani.
Bishop Cotton School Simla – on top of the world
Sandeep Mansukhani reached the highest point on planet Earth – summit of Mount Everest at 8,848 mtrs / 29,029 ft above MSL – at 07:57 HRS on 21st May 2018. Congratulations! The flag of Bishop Cotton School Simla proudly held by Sandeep.