We must always stand four square throughout our lives to every wind that blows…
Our Old Cottonians’ brotherhood is a lifelong bond forged on the hills of Shimla, built on shared memories, values, and a sense of belonging to a legacy that spans generations… 165 years …From school days to beyond, our fraternity connects alumni across the world, fostering camaraderie, support, and we share a very fierce pride in […]
OCA Annual Dinner 2026 – A Night to Remember!
OCA Annual Dinner 2026 – A Night to Remember! What an extraordinary evening it was at the OCA Annual Dinner held at Tonino’s, New Delhi, on 28th February! The venue came alive as 100’s of Old Cottonians gathered under one roof.The night was a complete celebration! with foot-tapping music, a high-energy DJ, a brilliant guitarist, […]
Camino de Santiago – pilgrimage 2025
Vivek “ Bonnie “ Bhasin 9th April 2025 The twin spires of the Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela are calling me again … beckoning me to come into the bubble of his special world ..his peaceful world … I have shed my bespoke suits, my fedora hats and the bouquet of that special tree.. I […]
Vivek Bhasin [BCS Batch 1970] appointed to BCS Board of Governors
This message received from Vivek Bhasin, is quoted below: The BCS Board of Governors meeting at India International Centre New Delhi, I was appointed as Governor.. this has been a colossal task, a frustrating and tiring journey with bends, hoops, boulders and obstacles but persistence and perseverance made it possible..I am very pleased, grateful..I wish […]
BCS Founder’s 165th Day 28, July 2024
BCS Founder’s 165th Day 28, July 2024 ..be it the Crimond named after the Crimond Church in the Aberdeenshire town of Crimond.. this hymn has withstood the test of time, the changing world keeps changing rapidly .. but yes…this hymn has withstood the test of time … always moving us with deep nostalgia; our voices […]
“Questions, Descriptions .. Answers and the Luminous Green Letters on white paperT R A L E E ( please..)- we pilgrim hitchhikers..”
Who are you Why are you here Where have you come from Where to …you go .. When did you smile When did the rain fade away.. When did it return with a hush When did the grass turn green lush When too did the 🍀 🍀 turn green three n’four leaf…? Questions .. We stood on […]
THANK YOU (1961-1970)
When I was five on the Howrah -Kalka-Howrah mail so small so timid so afraid so “mouse” my trunk was packed my bedding roll my attache case I said a million good byes I wept my bedsheets as the Howrah – Kalka mail went “ khatkhat khatakat”towards the hills.. shunting at Delhi Station connecting with […]
The whole nine yards – or should it be 256 yards*?
BCS – Life – Golf – The Phoenix 🦅 Esquires: Chetan “Sunny” Singh ( I -1971) Gurnir “ Niri” Gill ( L-1971) Prithvi Prem (R-1971) Prithvi Nat( I-1971) Vivek “Bonnie” Bhasin (L-1970) Sanjiv “Sunny” Chadha (L-1974 Atamjit Singh ( R-1974) Sharat Bhasin ( L-1975) Amarjeet Kuki Kukreja ( C-1988) Hitesh Chauhan (I-2006) Rajiv Sood (L-1979) Gurnihal […]
The 2022 Winter Christmas Letter – someday we will return..
..loads of snow over Swedenfrozen lakes in January..stubbornly determined long walks over ice I do trying to average around 13000 steps ..10km stubbornly determinedthrough pines those branches stooping low with the burden of snow ..stunning live beauty far far better than a photoshop postcardlooking up at the sky i see migratory birds in perfect line […]
David Browning / farewell dear OC
22nd Dec-2022 Message from David’s wife, Carol to Vivek [Bonnie] Bhasin: Hello Bonnie. This is to advise you that sadly David passed away on the 6 th.December. Kind regards. Carol. Dear Carol I am extremely saddened to hear the passing of David Browning Esquire an illustrious Old Cottonian. May his Soul Rest in Peace. I […]