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“Ingredients for a Real Close Shave” – writing by Vivek Bhasin

Another good piece of writing by Vivek Bhasin: Ingredients for A Real close shave…… ..yes the Moon that evening was at its brightest; its closest in nineteen years so they say to Madre Tierra. Saturday 19th March 2011/1920 hrs. We … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU BECOME A WORLD BRAND?

For me at least, my start and my present journey through my life, my family, my career and friends always and invariably has the umbilical cord connected to the heart beat of Bishop Cotton School.  I sometimes reflect on my … Continue reading

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Benchmarking other schools – by Vijay Stokes

Benchmarking Other Schools – Anecdotal input from a Doon School alumnus Vijay K. Stokes Rivaz 1948-1954 Rather than to continue to look for collaboration or guidance just from schools in the UK, such as Marlborough College, it makes sense to … Continue reading

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OCA UK – Winter 2010 newsletter

Old Cottonians Association (United Kingdom) Bishop Cotton School Simla, India Winter Newsletter 2010 (from  Sweden: Temperature -24C!) Capt. Vivek C.Bhasin (Chairman OCA United Kingdom) The First Real Englishman that I encountered was Reverend Dustan when I arrived at BCS on … Continue reading

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A Sanawarian writes about a Cottonian

Harbans Singh Sidhu [BCS Rivaz 1947-1949] 2nd November 1933 – 29th October 2010 I met Harbansji around my 13th birthday in 1958, during winter vacation from Sanawar. He had come to visit us from Delhi, as a suitor to marry … Continue reading

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Bishop Cotton School Shimla is ranked 4th Best in India

Congratulations BCS! Bishop Cotton School, Shimla India was ranked 4th in India’s Most Respected Boarding School for 2010. Here is the letter to the Head Master Mr. Roy Robinson: Dear Sir Congratulations! I’m pleased to inform you that your school … Continue reading

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Ruskin Bond’s latest

Ruskin Bond, born in 1934, recently celebrated his 76th birthday. His latest book, titled “Mr Oliver’s Diary” …is the imaginary story of Ruskin’s years in Shimla’s Bishop Cotton School in a diary format supposed to have been written by the … Continue reading

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Love From The Sidelines – Mayank Anand

Mayank Anand [BCS Lefroy 1985-97] Actor ~ Writer ~ Artist was born in Kaputhala Punjab and spent his early years in Shimla,  he studied at Bishop Cotton School and then went on to Mumbai to attend St. Xavier’s and then … Continue reading

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