Yearly Archives: 2012

Himmat Singh Marwah [Lefroy 66 batch] passed-on

We have just heard sad news that Himmat Singh Marwah passed-on at New Delhi 18th May 2012. Here are some excerpts from Facebook :  Uday Singh Jubbal : Himmat Marwah Yesterday at 12:20pm : Shocked beyond words to hear this SHATTERING news of … Continue reading

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Help for Old Cottonian Melville de Mello’s widow

Dear OCs The denial of pension to Melville de Mello‘s widow, Coralie  who is now 95 years old is a shame. We Old Cottonians must unite and assist the lady as she is the widow of a distinguished OC who … Continue reading

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Golden and Silver Anniversaries : ’62 and ’87 batches

Dear OCs This year we are celebrating the Golden and Silver Anniversaries of the ’62 and ’87 batches. While we are getting the ’62 batch in top gear – they have had a number of meetings towards this – but no one … Continue reading

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Robin Aurora [Lefroy 1953-64] : 30th Jan 1947 – 8th May 2012

Dear All, Last evening Neel Mehra called to inform me that Robin Aurora had passed away at the St Stephen Hospital in Delhi. This morning was his funeral at the electric crematorium at 5:30 am which Neel Mehra, Deepak Lamba, … Continue reading

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THE OLD COTTONIAN’S WEEK CELEBRATIONS ~ 2012

Programme : Wednesday, 23rd May: 08:15 a.m.  - Chapel Service in the Holy Trinity Chapel 09:00 a.m. - Annual Past Vs Present games fixtures 12 noon       - School Fete Thursday, 24th May : 09:00 a.m. - Annual Junior School Sports Day 08:00 … Continue reading

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Kalka-Shimla Railway – documentary

Wonderful documentary by BBC4 on Simla/Shimla and the Kalka-Shimla Railway, which contains clips that every BCS boy will remember!

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Mr Sasim DasGupta / BCS Memorabilia – Centenary Dinner Menu Card 1959

Mr. Sasim DasGupta was the Art Teacher at BCS. Here is an email from him which should bring back many fond memories for many OCs and BCS Teachers; and hopefully will be of interest to those who were at BCS … Continue reading

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My pet rabbit and Mr. Goss

(Editor’s note: The exchange with Mr Goss is, as expected, lively. Here is an amusing yet poignant incident which seems to have ended happily after 50 years!! Little boys do carry grudges, real or imagined. !! A background introduction is … Continue reading

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