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.
Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani scales Mt Everest!
A proud moment for BCS and OCA. The first Old Cottonian to successfully summit Mt Everest! Congratulations! CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI SUMMITED MT EVEREST (8848m/29029ft) And YES he did it!!!!!!! 21/6 day 5 @ 0757 hrs With His grace and countless prayers of all you lovely people, the holy Mt Everest allowed Capt Sandeep Mansukhani to […]
Mount Everest Expedition 2018
To Webmaster ~ Old Cottonians Association: Thank you for letting me know of Capt. Mansukhani’s Mt. Everest 2018 Expedition. I think all OCs worldwide ought to be made aware of the courage of Sandeep Mansukhani to return to Mr. Everest to climb it, after his escape from his first trip, when Nepal suffered an earthquake, […]
Message from President OCA India – Justice (Retd) R.S. Sodhi – 20/1/2018
Dear Friends and Fellow Cottonians !….Greetings of a great Year ahead ..!! It is worthwhile to mention hereby that Bishop Cotton School has been producing meritorious students par excellence in almost every field particularly our Armed Services. Highly decorated War Officers namely : Air Chief Marshal P.C.Lal – PadmaVibhushan, DFCCAS, Lt. Gen. Dewan Prem Chand […]