Yearly Archives: 2009

Spotlight on OCs: RAKESH CHOPRA

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Editor

Rakesh Chopra studied at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, and on graduation joined the National Defence Academy for a military career. After serving in the Indian Navy for 38 years he retired in the rank of Rear Admiral in 2006 and took up appointment on the faculty of XLRI Jamshedpur, as Professor of Strategy. He commanded a ship in the 1971 Indo Pak war in the Eastern Theatre and was a member of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka in 1988 where he was awarded[....] Continue reading →

Posted in Post, Spot Light | Tagged , | Leave a comment

BCS Sesquicentennial – Collection of press-cuttings

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Editor

BCS Sesquicentennial 2009. Mrs. Dorothy Chahal and Mrs. Napinder Chahal collected as many press-cuttings as they could find in various papers and sent a bunch of these for all OCs to enjoy, especially for those who could not attend. Thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, News, Post, Sesquicentennial | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Departures….

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Editor

My bags all packed, I’m ready to go; leaving on a jet plane.

Yes, making sure we were up ( had set at least 3 alarm clocks; no one really slept; clock-watching every 20mins….agonizing…..and then dead tired, red, burning eyes at the shrill sounding ‘wake up’ call….exhausted. Finally getting there; checking in….the boarding card with your designated seat number. Security. Waiting…in the Departure Lounge[...]
Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Post | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Cottonian ‘Mom’ Archana Sardana jumps for BCS!

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Editor

Cottonian ‘Mom’ Archana Sardana has 2 of her sons at BCS and she jumped out of a plane in excitement when BCS turned 150! See more of the photos series and info[...] Continue reading →

Posted in Post, Sesquicentennial | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Spot-light on OCs: Jai Joshi – Rivaz 1954-63

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Editor

Jai Joshi, MD Was at BCS 1954-63 in Rivaz. An oncologist, hematologist and internist settled in Laredo, TX.  A graduate of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Dr. Joshi was registrar in internal medicine at the Brown Memorial Hospital, and then specialized … Continue reading →

Posted in Post, Spot Light | Tagged , | Leave a comment

RVL Welfare Fund – update

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Editor

Dear OCs

RE: Roshan Lal Vashisht Welfare Fund
We are thankful to those who sent in contributions already. Appreciate your generosity.

However, some amounts that have been paid by OCs cannot be tracked and have not turned up in any of the 3 bank accounts [Palampur, Shimla, Delhi]. If you contributed already, kindly email the details of your payment/remittance ……
Continue reading →

Posted in Post | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Spot-light on OCs: Robin Aurora – Lefroy 1953-64

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Editor

Vijay Khurana writes about a class-mate, ROBIN AURORA, who he met at BCS during the recent celebrations. We are struck by Robin’s very down-to-earth and special life-style in Rajgarh : I met Robin Aurora for the first time since 1964, … Continue reading →

Posted in Post, Spot Light | Tagged , | 1 Comment

OCA HP Chapter – Welfare Fund

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Editor

Welfare Fund The H.P. Chapter of the OCA met under the chairmanship of Mr. Narinder Chauhan  on 31-10-09 and determined as follows : A core committee is constituted to oversee the welfare of Mr. Roshan Lal Vashisht. The proceeds accrued … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Post | Tagged , | 2 Comments