SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Iqroop Singh Chopra
Dr. Iqroop Singh Chopra (Lefroy, 1975 – 1983) currently based in Cardiff (Wales) is making waves as a top Consultant Spinal Surgeon in the UK. In 2014, he was appointed CHAIRMAN, Education & Training, British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS) – a rare honour for an Asian origin Surgeon. He is now courted by top hospitals worldwide to lecture […]
Celebration: 17th October 2014 at BCS
This was received via a text message today. It is suggested that you contact KJS Sidhu for details and confirmation, also do inform the HM of BCS if you plan to visit the school : We OC’s have planned a musical evening at school on the 17th Oct 5:30 PM onward to celebrate BCS becoming India’s no. […]
Gaurav Bikram Singh Chauhan conferred a VAYU SENA medal [gallantry]
It is a matter of great pride for all OCs that Wing Commander Vikram Gaurav Bikram Singh Chauhan, a fellow OC, has been conferred a Shaurya Chakra VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) [correction done as per message from Wing Comander Tyagi below] as per citation signed by Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne for his exceptional courage and […]
Aiming for Everest, Sandeep does a double for now
CONGRATULATIONS once again Sandeep and all the very best for your aim to climb Everest next year. Captain Sandeep Mansukhani is an Old Cottonian of BCS 1992 Batch. Aug 24,2014, 0600hrs, I was again standing on the summit of Mt.Stok Kangri (6153m), a beautiful peak which lies in the mesmerizing area of Ladakh, in north west India. I […]
Vaneet Jishtu: bringing Ashtavarga back to the hills
Old Cottonian Dr. Vaneet Jishtu [Ibbetson 1972-81] is a Scientist at The Himalayan Forest Research Institute with a M. Sc. and Ph.D. in Botany with specialization in Taxonomy and Cold Deserts. Here is the article recently published by Meena Menon in The Hindu: Dr. Vaneet Jishtu is on a mission in Himachal, where invasive species are edging out native […]
We congratulate RUSKIN BOND
Congratulations to Ruskin Bond (class of 1952) on receiving the Padma Bhushan award. All OC’s should feel proud of his remarkable achievement. This follows a Padma Shri award that he received in 1999. Photo from “The Indian Express”
School days stories / David Mitchell
In March, 1941, when I was 7 years old, Bill and I had to go away to boarding school at Bishop Cotton’s School in Simla. My mother took us on the first journey by train to Calcutta, an overnight stay in a hotel and then two days of trains up the Ganges valley to Delhi, […]
School days stories / Richard D’Abreu – Peter Maidment – Jim Lee
Here are the stories of : – Richard D’Abreu – Peter Maidment – Jim Lee as a bit of nostalgia of their school days. → Richard D’Abreu: Peter Maidment, Jim Lee and I have been corresponding by email and chatting on Skype for about three years and we decided that it would be a great […]
Sandeep Mansukhani climbs KUN [7077 mtrs]. Congratulations!
Old Cottonian SANDEEP MANSUKHANI scales Mt. KUN [7077 mtrs], the news just came in with a few pictures shown below. Details of the expedition are expected from Sandeep in the next few days. CONGRATULATIONS to Sandeep on yet another great achievement! His last climb was STOK KANGRI at 6153 mtrs on 20th August 2013. You […]
Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani climbs STOK KANGRI 6153 mtrs peak
Old Cottonian Sandeep Mansukhani of Rivaz; summited Stok Kangri – a 6153 mtrs peak, in the Ladakh region. It was a 5 days expedition, starting from Stok village, they reached base camp in two days. On the day of the ascent [20th August 2013], Sandeep started climbing for the summit attempt at 0030 hrs at […]