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Thoughts on a Cottonians Assistance Scheme / Update on OC Ramesh David Sihna’s situation

Old Cottonian Ramesh David Sihna recently suffered a stroke at his home in Noida, needed immediate assistance which came forth swiftly and without delay via a network of OCs who have always been at the forefront in situations like this. Quick thinking, immediate collection and disbursement of funds, a personal touch, caring for the brotherhood are the hallmark of these dedicated OCs.

“This is the fourth time I have worked on something like this. The first was DeMellow…

However we need to institutionalize this effort.”

Vijay [Khurana]

The exchange of SOME emails between this network of OCs, who reacted immediately and reached into their pockets for the cause, are reproduced below.

Vijay has spear-headed several such assistance programs at a moments notice and succeeded each time, and several OCs who are in discussion to solidify / formalize / institutionalize such a scheme. Any suggestions and willingness to be a part of a support group are welcomed. The intent is to eventually formalize a Cottonians Contributory Assistance Scheme.

Here are some relevant emails reproduced, verbatim [in reverse chronological order]:
[OCA Webmaster/Editor]

On Sat, 11 Jul 2020 at 13:36, Vijay Khurana wrote:

Dear All,

I received a phone call this morning from Kanwar (Kuttu) Vijay Singh informing me that Ramesh Sinha suffered a stroke. Incidentally Kuttu Singh and Ramesh’s respective wives are sisters.

Ramesh is lying at home. It is difficult to shift him to a hospital unless he is tested for the coronavirus but more importantly the family has no funds. They have not paid the rent for the last few months in the Sector 108, Noida apartment that they currently occupy. Distress all over.

Ramesh initially refused to accept my call and when he did the conversation was brief. I would prefer not to dwell on other aspects but the fundamental fact that the man is hugely unwell. He is also asthmatic. He needs all the help we can deliver – and more. I would not venture to make any judgements on any other aspect except that we have a friend who is now in dire straits.

This is not a request to reconstruct his life but to restore his health. It is, to be plain, a humanitarian effort that I make an appeal for someone we have known for all our lives.

May I please request you all to contribute in any measure that you can. The funds collected will be handled by us directly in coordination with the OCA and accounts will be rendered.

Right now all we want to do is get Ramesh back on his feet. Please respond immediately so that we can then appropriate measures.

I look forward to your response indicating what you can contribute while I work out where the funds should be deposited and ensure their proper utilisation. It would be easiest to deposit it into his wife’s account but I think we need to monitor this more closely and ensure that the monies are employed for the purpose intended. I trust you concur.

Meanwhile, I look forward to hearing from you.

My thanks

Kind regards & Stay Safe

Sincerely

Vijay

On Sat, 11 Jul 2020 at 16:15, Vijay Khurana wrote:

Dear All,

You guys are terrific!! Thank you.

Neel Mehra who is coordinating this effort with me has witnessed a spontaneous response to the people he has approached. Several of you have called and would like to know where the funds should be sent.

Ramesh Sinha is currently stable after a doctor visited him this morning. We are not aware of the gravity of the stroke, whether it is major or minor, and until then no funds need be sent but thank you for responding with such alacrity. Truly appreciated.

The way this will work is that we will pay Ramesh’s medical bills directly when the need arises. The funds will be handled by two of three of us and I will be happy to render the accounts when that happens.

So, for the moment, please keep your funds on hold. I will be glad to request for them when the need arises.

Finally, you guys are truly amazing and I say “thank you”, “thank you” and “thank you” !!!

My thanks, yet again.

Warm regards

Sincerely,

Vijay

On Mon, 20 Jul 2020 at 11:14 AM, Vijay Khurana wrote:

Dear All,

This is further to my mail below.

First, Ramesh Sinha was examined by Dr Pandey at Prayag Hospital in Noida. The initial diagnosis indicates issues of blood pressure, blood sugar, rheumatism and asthma. A brain scan also indicates “blemishes”. This was expected since he continues to slur a bit. No hospitalisation is required at present and the patient is, in medical parlance, ambulatory. I am also unable to establish direct contact with Ramesh’s wife. Her phone is shut and their son has not responded. Whatever information I have obtained is from Kr Vijay Singh.

Meanwhile, I have a message from Partap Grewal informing me that he has remitted Can$ 1,000 for “Ramesh or any other OC” I am not sure whether we need these funds but I am not able to access them since the payment link is not hooked to any of the Indian Banks. Besides, no one needs these funds more than Partap himself. He is being most magnanimous.

Apart from Partap I have had direct interaction or third party inputs informing me that the following have indicated a desire to come forward with assistance:

RLV Nath
Ramesh Suthoo
Mohit Goyal
C M Kohli
Brandy Gill
Paraminder Singh
K S Dugal
Vinod Pawa
Arun Jolly
Bittu Sahgal
Inderjit Singh Badal
Govinder Singh
Davinder Singh Jaaj
Anupam Sachdev

& apologies if I have missed out any name!!

The following have sent funds directly to Ramesh’s account

Rocky Chopra (Curzon, 1963)
Pranav Roach (Curzon,1980 )
Ashwani Nanda ( Ibbetson,1974 )
Narendra ~~Nanda~~ Yadav (Rivaz,1982)
Anil Puri (Ibbetson, 1975)
Sanjive Sood, (Lefroy, 1978)

It is obvious that OC’s are open handed, generous and compassionate. I am also aware that the list above is not exhaustive and many more will come forward to contribute.

It would appear that there is currently not a situation that requires any further intervention since some funds have been placed at the disposal of the family. Should the situation change in any way and assistance is necessary, I trust, I can take the liberty and approach our friends again.

My deepest thanks for such a lovely response. Most heart warming and most affectionate. My thanks, again.

Warm regards

Sincerely

Vijay

PS. I have just spoken to Ramesh’s wife, Deepali, who confirms that he is stable and the diagnosis indicated is correct.

Ramesh Sinha suffered possibly a mild stroke. His left arm movement was impaired and he was slurring his words. An army doctor and family friend attended to him and she has stabilised him.

We have had some funds deposited into his account, Rs 35,000 and that should cover his immediate needs. An amazing number of guys have come forward to contribute but we are putting those funds on hold in the event he needs hospitalisation. We will, when that is necessary, disburse those monies directly to the medical facilitator.

I have also responded to some of you individually.

Ramesh Sinha is being taken to a neurologist this morning. Will keep you informed as I receive more inputs.

Cheers

Vijay

On 12 Jul 2020, at 1:40 pm, Vijay Khurana wrote:

Dear All,

Several of you have come forward offering assistance with Ramesh’s medical treatment.

The OCA Delhi Chapter has responded with approximately Rs 35,000 having been deposited directly into Ramesh’s account. This amount is currently sufficient to meet any emergency expenses.

We are happy to learn that Ramesh’s condition is currently stable and he seems to be doing well. In the event that he needs to be hospitalised or any other emergency occurs, I will come back to seek your assistance. We intend to pay all such expenses, when they arise, directly to the medical institution for his treatment. Account details will be indicated at that time. Naturally an account of expenses incurred will be shared with every one and certainly with the donors.

So for the moment, just hold on and I will come back.

Thank you, again, for your quick and spontaneous responses. I am always overwhelmed by the caring attitude of this lovely fraternity. It adds meaning to being an OC and that is what this is all about.

It is our response to situations like these that will add value to the OCA (India) as well. We certainly need to institutionalise this effort and it will be one good reason why any one should want to be a part of the OCA!! It cannot be a limited effort based on any parameter whether the year you left School or to the House you belonged to. It has to be a fraternal effort. It has to be inclusive. I trust you concur.

My warm regards

Sincerely

Vijay

AND HERE ARE SOME OF THE MESSAGES IN RESPONSE DURING THE COURSE OF THE EMAIL EXCHANGES:

On Sun, 12 Jul 2020 at 22:42, Ramesh Suthoo wrote:

Vijay , any further developments on the payment front? Grateful for your feedback,

Cheers

Ramesh Suthoo

Please let me know when and where the funds are required .
Moni Kohli

Vijay you do us all proud.

Both Madhu and I have been through a tumble drier for the past two months. She had a severe heart attack, but is now well recovered. But in the time of COVID19 believe me we went through hell and I can only begin to imagine what Ramesh is going through now.

Bittu [Sahgal]

On 12-Jul-2020, at 8:36 PM, Badal Singh wrote:

Hiya Vijay

Thanks for Informing us .

Pls let us all know , As and when the need arises …..

I’m sure everyone will be more than willing to chip in with whatever they can spare …..

My regards to everyone .

Lots of Love , Good wishes & the Best of luck …..

Sincerely .

The 3rd Div gang 🤣

On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 17:46, Berizis Eng wrote:

I last met Ramesh long ago along with late GIrish Ghai when he was a reporter with Free Press Journal and got pissed left him to catch a local train unfortunately past midnight and poor guy had to pass the night on a bench kindly let me know where to donate towards his recovery if u talk to him say hi

Hi Vijay,

I have already transferred 5k to Ramesh’s bank account details of which were sent by Kuttu.

You could access it if you can.

Warm regards,

Rocky

Request for a contribution from OC’s to help COVID 19 Virus victims.

Dear OC,

Greetings from OCA-India.Trust you and your family are doing well during this most trying time on account of the Covid 19 virus.

I would like to use this opportunity to share with you that at the recently held meeting of the Board of Governors of Bishop Cotton School on 11/05/2020,it was decided that the school along with OCA-India would endeavor to provide support and succor to the lesser fortunate who had been adversely impacted by the Covid 19 virus.Representing the OCA-India in my capacity as its President along with other eminent Old Cottonian’s on the Board of Governors,namely Mr.D C Anand the President Emeritus of OCA-India and Mr. Anil Mehra, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board were in agreement to this proposal.

This as a background the school has committed an amount of INR 500000/-(Five lacs) as support for this project with the hope that Old Cottonian’s would match it with an equal amount.The contribution from Old Cottonian’s would be collected in the account of Bishop Cotton School,the details of which are as follows:

Bishop Cotton School

HDFC Bank Ltd.-Sec/5,New Shimla-171009

Current A/c No:50200039445899

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You are also requested to kindly share your Contact details,Batch and House along with the amount deposited with the Bursar of BCS Mr.Rajiv Mehrotra at bursar@bishopcotton.com.

Whilst the deployment of funds would be monitored directly by the Chairman of the Board of Governors,the President of OCA-India would be kept informed of the same. The contribution would be entitled to tax benefit for which an appropriate certificate will be provided under 80 G by Bishop Cotton School. We already have commitments of over one lakh. Upon exhausting the funds a complete statement of account would be circulated to all Old Cottonian’s as well as posted on the OCA-India website.

May I request you to kindly come forward and lend a shoulder to this noble project by contributing generously so that we may be able to provide assistance to the affected in their time of hardship and distress.

Wishing you all safe and healthy days ahead.

Warm Regards,

Davinder Singh Jaaj

President

OCA-India

Mount Everest Expedition 2018

To Webmaster ~ Old Cottonians Association:

Thank you for letting me know of Capt. Mansukhani’s Mt. Everest 2018 Expedition.

I think all OCs worldwide ought to be made aware of the courage of Sandeep Mansukhani to return to Mr. Everest to climb it, after his escape from his first trip, when Nepal suffered an earthquake, which coincided with his first venture.

Would you please post a worldwide plea for Old Cottonians to make a donation to the very heavy expenses incurred in preparing for this supreme venture of skill and courage.

I give below details of the account to which I have already subscribed with a receipt from the Bank of the transfer I made.

Many thanks.

Yours every sincerely

Gay Niblett

Hon. Life President OCA(UK)

Bank Account :
Sandeep Mansukhani
State Bank of India
Account Number 34777 505 766
IFSC Code SBIN 000 1282
East Patel Nagar Branch

OCA Reunion (batch of 1989) : update

OCA Reunion (batch of 1989)

By Gursant Sandhu – Ibbetson House

I am so glad that I could make it for the Old Cottonian’s 1989 batch Silver Jubilee celebrations in Shimla, 18^th – 20^thSeptember 2015. I would like to share my experience with you so I have written this short article.

Firstly, I along with my batch mates are ever so grateful and indebted to our respected Headmaster, Mr Robinson who opened the School gates and hosted us for three days. We very much appreciate that our reunion was during a busy period in the School Calendar. My batch mates and I would also like to thank Mr & Mrs Robinson for all their hospitality. A very special thank you to all the Teachers, Administrative Staff, non-teaching Staff and also to all the young Cottonians who made our experience such a memorable one.

As soon as Kuljinder Bahia and I landed at Chandigarh airport on 16^th September, we were greeted at the airport exit by Kamal Kishore. Although this greeting was meant to be a brief one, we had Kamal Kishore travelling with us to Shimla and his boxing skills from our School days could not defend or match Kuljinder’s persuasive skills. In the next 24 hours, there were lots of phone calls finding out where our batch mates were, who is travelling with whom, have they left Chandigarh, what time will everyone be in Shimla etc. – the excitement was building up as some of us, for one reason or another, had not met since passing out of School. On the 17^th September, Sam Grewal was speeding up to Shimla with Amit Bakshi, Sukhtep Arora and Ankur Rohtagi in one car followed by many others. By about 8 pm on the 17^th, we were under one roof – at The Marina Hotel.

The first day (18^th September) of our visit to School kick started with a very touching and a heart-warming chapel service. The Headmaster in his speech confirmed that Kuljinder Bahia has donated 50 lakh rupees to the School and that these funds are held in the School’s Bank Account. From the Chapel we headed to the main Dining Hall for tea and a game of football which was of course won by the young Cottonians. Although we were beaten, some of us bruised by falls, and admittedly followed by days of muscle and joint aches and pains, it was nonetheless the spirit of the game and the participation which we enjoyed. Seeing some familiar faces on the first flat after the game, namely Mr Robin Sinha and Mrs Kaul bought back some lovely memories.

I hope that the interaction session between the 1989 batch and the Upper Sixth Form was productive for the budding Cottonians who will very shortly leap into a very competitive world. Ideas about business, professions, academic routes, self-development etc. were raised. General aspects of life in School, the Cottonian brotherhood, inculcating discipline and English speaking within the campus were also touched upon. Visits to Chelsea, St Bede’s College, Auckland House, town leave etc. did not go amiss. Mr and Mrs Robinson opened the doors of the Headmaster’s Lodge for us for some enjoyable drinks (as a student, a visit to the Headmaster’s Officer or Lodge meant some serious and deep trouble!) followed by Headmaster’s Dinner in the Irwin Hall. The whole day was full of activities, interaction and was thoroughly exciting.

Although we had a very long and tiring first day, we kept to our punctual timing and were on the first floor flat at 10am on the 18^th September. Our match with the School XI cricket team started at 10.30, winning the toss we elected to bat first. The game which was witnessed by the whole School, Teaching and Administrative Staff did go in favour of the School team. Nitin Arora bowled very well and I could hear the cheering from the Cottonians, which included the shouts of “c’mon He-Man” (being Nitin’s school name). These cheers were probably instigated by the bubbly and jovial Abhinav Sikka (a keen tennis player from Kullu) and Inderpal Singh Dhillon Rakesh Thakur badly injured his finger. Many catches were dropped by us, including one by yours truly. All the action was caught by Amit Bakshi on his camera.

Lunch on the second day was also in the main Dining Hall. It was delicious! There was then a brief stopover at Mr Bhardwaj’s office where we verified our ICSE marks as there was some banter about some students claiming more marks than what they had achieved, flicked through The Cottonian, general gup-shup. We had a few hours to kill post lunch, so most of us headed back to our nests. The masseur at Hotel Marina had a rather profitable day, given that by this time everyone was queuing for his service. Late afternoon, we witnessed a very competitive and enjoyable Inter-House Hindi Play Competition – a great job by all the students who participated, the organisers and the House Masters. At the request of the Upper Sixth Form boys, Kuljinder Bahia approached the Headmaster for town leave. This was immediately granted, so a good result for the boys. Another sumptuous dinner was laid for us in the main Dining Hall.

Day three (20^th September) began with a Campus Tour. The Junior School has since 1989 been completely transformed. It was so nice to see Mrs Modi still active in her duties. Immediately after the Campus Tour, Kuljinder very generously donated an additional 10 lakh rupees for the development of Lefroy House cubicles! We enjoyed another lunch in School, this time with all the main school boys.

We hosted a dinner at Hotel Marina for the Headmaster, Head of Junior School, Senior Master, Second Master, Bursar, Administrative Officer, House Masters and all the teaching staff. By the time we started, the Shimla weather turned for good from a light drizzle to a dry one (although slightly cold). It was an honour for us that the such a large number of invitees attended. The Headmaster distributed souvenir plates, which had been sent all the way from Delhi by the OCA Delhi Chapter.

Kuljinder Bahia’s action of gifting 60 lakh rupees to the School is praise worthy. It takes a huge heart to make such a generous gift, irrespective of how successful one is in his business or stable in his financial affairs. I hope that Kuljinder Bahia continues to contribute to his Alma Mater not only financially but also with his experience as successful entrepreneur. He is also liaising with the Marlborough College regarding an exchange programme for students and teachers, and we all hope that it materialises.

I take this opportunity to thank Mr Vijay Bhardwaj for many things, which include his dedication to the School and its past and present student’s, for always motivating and showing his students the correct and righteous path and for his politeness and humbleness. I have liaised with Mr Bhardwaj over the last 12 months or so trying to organise dates etc. for the reunion and as always I am grateful for the time he has given me, his guidance and support.

Thank you to Mr Dhaliwal, Mr Dinesh Thakur, Mr Danny Singh and Mr Gurprit Singh for their unbiased umpiring!

A big cheer and thank you to Mr Praveen Dharma for his time and effort in co-ordinating and supervising all the activities.

Kuljinder, Dhiraj Sardana and I left Shimla early morning on the 21^st. Never shall I forget the memories attached to my batch reunion. Still kindled and strong are those friendships and bonds – which will never die. I carried along the School Service book which I read regularly.

Please forgive me if I have missed anyone or any important aspects in this article, given that I have compiled this within a short time frame.

Before I conclude, I must thank those batch mates who made it to the reunion, including the day scholars and for all those OC’s who contributed towards the dinner hosted at the Marina Hotel. Sukhtep Singh, Pronthep (Pawanjeet) Singh and Umesh Pandey came all the way from Thailand, so the OCA Thailand Chapter survives! I look forward to meeting all of you again, hopefully for the OCA (UK) reunion on 25 June 2016 in London.

—

Gursant Sandhu
London

On Facebook: Oca India posted an article Tuesday, January 12, 2016

An appeal to help J&K

Dear Old Cottonians
We make a fervent appeal to all OCs around the world to donate generously to those ravaged by the floods in J&K. Mr Junaid Azmi Mattu can give give specifics as to how donations may be channeled either by the OCA or by individual members.
Regards
BM Singh [President, OCA India]

Dear Fellow Old Cottonians,

I am staring at the haunting screen of my computer wondering where to start. I am writing to all of you spread across the world to describe a natural calamity that has devastated Jammu & Kashmir and displaced more than a million people, rendering most homeless as cruel, cold winters stare us in the face. The floods that inundated most of Srinagar City and washed away hundreds of villages throughout the length and breadth of the State have left an indelible mark on my heart and mind. Having survived an almost certain death during a rescue operation, I still come home guilty and anguished every night thinking of those who couldn’t make it.

There are heart-rending stories – of a bride’s body in her bridal dress that was fished out days after the floods, of an entire wedding party of fifty disappearing into the waters including the just-weds, tales of mothers jumping into the furious rage of the floods after infants were pulled out of their laps by the gushing fury and swallowed by the waters forever. I have seen people die and disappear up close during the darkest hours of the floods when there were no rescue boats to pull people out. I took a rescue boat into the worst hit area in Srinagar (Jawahar Nagar) the first morning after the city got drowned up to two floors of water and saw people clinging on to straws and stuck on steep rooftops in some of the most affluent neighborhoods of the city – the fabled ‘Paradise on Earth’ – now a big vast pile of crumbled and crumbling houses. Their cries for help, their wailing and their screams will remain with me till I am alive.

Unofficial estimates of the death-toll keep getting revised every day as more and more bodies surface from the receding waters. In my estimation around 1,000 to 1,200 people must have lost their lives in the State. Around one million (10 lakh) people are displaced and homeless with their clothes, food, ration, belongings all swept away. The damage to both public and private infrastructure is incomprehensible and could be upto 100,000 crores.

Entire localities have been devastated. Our hospitals in the city were up to two floors under water – ruining expensive diagnostic equipment, destroying blood-banks and sweeping away supplies and stocks of medicines. The night the Jehlum waters breached the embankments, almost all critically ill children in our Chidren’s Hospital died for want of oxygen and incubation. Numerous pregnant women lost their lives due to complications resulting due to lack of access to doctors and emergent care as Srinagar’s Maternity Hospital got flooded up to the second floor and became inaccessible.

Now, while the rescue operations have officially concluded, we are looking at a human tragedy the scale and magnitude of which is incomprehensible. Hundreds and thousands of people are without drinking water, food, warm clothes and shelter. The threat of epidemics and water-borne diseases looms large over the capital city. The Tourism and Private Sector is almost entirely wiped out – rendering a death-blow to the State’s Economy after we had just started to recover from the devastating political turmoil the State had witnessed. New roads, bridges, public infrastructure, buildings, schools, dispensaries – everything seems to have been swept away like it never existed. Around 1,200 government schools have been swept away – floor, ceiling and roof in the fury.

I write to all of you – my brothers – not as a politician and certainly not as a resident of Jammu and Kashmir alone. I write to you as an Old Cottonian who believes that we could and should all pool in and organize an effort true to the charter, motto and spirit of Bishop Cotton School. This is unambiguously one of the worst National Disasters to have hit India in recent history – comparable perhaps only to the Gujarat Earthquake. While the Government, the Armed Forces, the Air Force has done and will continue to do all it can – this tragedy merits an enormous civic action and effort. Numerous NGOs and thousands of individuals from across the country are pitching in – some even having flown in to personally assist and help. And every hand, every penny and every single quilt that we receive is one small step towards rebuilding and rehabilitating the lives of a million people.

I make a humble appeal to all Old Cottonians’ Associations across the world to contribute and organize a systematic charitable response to this almost apocalyptic catastrophe in India. While the OCs in Punjab could help by collecting and sending off rice, flour and pulses, the OCs in Delhi for instance could focus on bedding, clothes and medicines. A lot could be done by OCs in USA, UK, Canada, Australia and elsewhere too. Once the wheels are in motion initially, we can then organize and delegate distinct areas among various OCA groups and chapters – attempting to put forth a holistic, comprehensive relief and rehabilitation effort. I request Presidents of respective OCA Chapters to come forth and help in coordinating an Old Cottonian’s Operation in response to this challenge thrown our way.

Let us all please help in overcoming this tragedy and rebuilding lives.

Regards,
Junaid Azim Mattu
Lefroy, 2003.

Spokesperson – J&K National Conference
Mobile: +91-941946600
Email: junaid.msu@gmail.com

OCA India – admin office?

Dear Fellow Cottonians,

All of you must be aware that our OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION has already completed 100 years this year. No mean achievement.

Our OCA is even older than some famous public schools,who recently managed to hog media limelight.
We all had a very successful 150 year celebrations of our school founders. As the 150 years were celebrated with such spirit and gusto, lets now work out an agenda for the future of OCA.

We have such exceptionally bright old boys, who are well connected and doing extremely well in life who can contribute their ideas, to make the OCA an self sufficient and independent body.
Its been a hundred years, and we still do not have our own regular office/place where we can meet and call our own.

We are indeed very grateful and indebted to Mr.D.C. Anand, who for all these years has been providing us his hospitality, generosity and facilities at his office complex at 1 Aurobindo Marg.

Is it not time that our Association plans to have a regular office complex ? We saw how old boys displayed their love and generosity to donate such large sums for the school’s 150 year celebrations. I think its time again to show your love for the OCA and come out to give your thoughts to make a better and bigger OCA. I am sure with our old boys being so well connected we manage to get some land allotted in the Institutional Areas in the NCR region.
From there on, we can build brick by brick, so at least the next generation of OC’s can have a place to call their own – THE OCA HOUSE.

THESE THOUGHTS ARE OF MANY LIKE MINDED OC’s, but we would like many more of you to give your ideas and suggestions.

Cheers
Vijay Singh (Kuttu)

RLV Update 13-Dec-09

Dear OCs,

Mission Roshan Lal Sir “GREH PRAVESH” almost accomplished!

Attached photo of his ready house. Being Monday tomorrow we cant do much. Though we hope and look forward to move him to his house by the day after.

Needless to say that this has been possible with all the efforts of all OC’s.

Please look into the snaps of how the house was, and where he will be be moving into now.

Love and care to all those who’ve been in touch and those who’ve been there behind the scenes!!!

Rgds – Karan Sarin.

Here is the list attached in Excel format, of funds received in Palampur a/c and in the OCA Himachal a/c.
There could be minor discrepancies as I have tried my best to link the receipts in the a/c with the confirmation mails.
OCs are requested to please check those UNTRACED remittances and let us know details so we can correctly allocate these to your name.
Please email webmaster@oldcottonians.org

Rgds – Arun Sawhney.

OCA UK funds a school library to assist 2005 quake victims

OCA United Kingdom

Following the tragic disaster of the earthquakes in Pakistan in 2005, the Old Cottonians Association (UK) decided to raise money for an Appeal Fund to go towards the construction of a new school in the devastated area of Pakistan. Dr. Humayun Khan took it upon himself, with his wife, to administer these funds to their best use.

We now have a photograph of the plaque and there are also those of the school itself, showing the results of our contribution to this most worthy cause.

oca-uk-pak Our contribution mirrors the deep and lasting feelings of brotherhood which those educated in Bishop Cotton School Simla carry with them over the years. This feeling which crosses borders of country, race and religion, is one of the pillars on which the school was founded and manifests itself to this day. Our Annual Reunions, held in London, bring OCs from East and West, North and South and for us the camaraderie and memories of our schooldays bring us together, shedding the years and reviving and strengthening our friendships, borne of years of ‘suffering’, joy and proximity of annual periods of nine months together in the heavenly setting of then) pine-clad Simla!

So we are proud to have been able to be of some humble assistance in the rehabilitation of young children in this most important of their requirements – the chance to be educated.

We now look forward to seeing a number of OCs from Pakistan joining us from the UK, along with others from around the world, in Simla at the beginning of October to celebrate our 150th Anniversary.

We also send our greetings and best wishes to all those young pupils in their new school for a happy and successful time, which will hopefully lead to a bright future, helping them to cross the borders of country, race and religion.

Gay Niblett
Chairman
OCA (UK)

Sesquicentennial Celebrations in October 2009 and the Proposed Itinerary

9^th March 2009 from D.C. Anand – President OCA India

PROPOSED ITINERARY SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

Day	Date: 2009	Programme/Event	Tentative Timings

1	Fri 2^nd October	Train Kalka – Shimla	1200 hrs

		HM’s Dinner 1^st Flat	1930 hrs


2	Sat 3^rd October	Chapel Service	1000 hrs

		High Tea & Games	1100 hrs


		LUNCH (DC Anand)	1300 hrs

		Son et Lumière 2^nd Flat	1800 hrs

		Musical Programme

		Dinner 1^st Flat	2000 hrs

		Dormitory Accommodation (150 people)


3	Sun 4^th October

		Sports activities	1000 hrs
		Massed PT Display & Tattoo
		Inter-house matches

		Play by BCS	1900 hrs

		Dinner 1^st Flat	2100 hrs


4	Mon 5^th October	Golf Naldera	0930 hrs




5	Tues 6^th October	Memorial Service – Demise of GEL CottonChapel Service – 6^th Oct 1863	1000 hrs

OCA UK – Winter 2008 News Letter

OLD COTTONIANS (UK)

WINTER NEWSLETTER 2008

CHAIRMAN’S CHRISTMAS LETTER

Dear Friends

I write at a time our thoughts turn to Christmas and family and New Year and future hopes. However, this year has been deeply affected by the dire financial situation worldwide and the tragic ruthless loss of lives in Mumbai, not to mention Africa and other parts of the world.

Closer to home, we have lost Shirley Jones – a tower of strength and cheerful optimism who stood behind our Treasurer Arthur Jones all these years. Our condolence to him and his family, who will, like us, miss Shirley terribly. We must get our chins up and look forward to the New Year, when we celebrate our 150^th School Foundation Anniversary at Marlborough College on 1^st July 2009. The day will start with a Memorial Service in the College Chapel at 11.30 am. Later at a reception we will present to the Master of Marlborough College the Bishop Cotton Challenge Cup for the winners of the Annual Cricket Match between Marlborough College and Rugby School. We hope to have a brief tour of the campus followed by lunch in the main Dining Room, under the gaze of the portrait of Bishop G.E.L. Cotton. our Founder. After this we will watch the cricket match, take tea and then see out the day’s play. Those wishing to return home will leave

Those wishing to see the final day’s play can stay overnight in one of the hotels in Marlborough – please let me know and I’ll try and reserve rooms locally. The Challenge Cup will be presented to the match winners but in case of a draw or the game having to be abandoned due to the weather; it will remain with the College pending the result of the following year.

I feel that this Celebration is particular and special to the Old Boys of Bishop Cotton School Simla and therefore only they and their wives and immediate family should attend. This will also ease the position of the Catering Staff at the College – where term will not have ended and there will, in any case, be present family and friends of the players of the two school cricket teams. A point to consider if you wish to have a room in Marlborough for either or both 30^th June and 1^st July 2009. We are looking forward to a healthy contingent of OCs from India, Pakistan, the Far East, Australia, USA and Canada, along with those from Europe.

We are also approaching the Indian High Commissioner and the High Commissioner from Pakistan to see if they will honour us – and Marlborough College, who has given them an open invitation to attend the Celebrations on 1^st & 2^nd July.

We are also looking forward to attending the 150^th Celebration at Simla in early October 2009 where the OCA Overseas have contributed to new doors for the IRWIN HALL.

The above taken into account and a wish by some OCs to retain the Annual Luncheon on the last Saturday 27^th June, I thought to ask those interested to indicate their wish to attend on a form for the official programme of the celebrations which will be sent out in the New Year. Numbers for this lunch which has been requested to be repeated at the BOMBAY PALACE. It is likely that the demand for that lunch will be reduced and it is thought therefore to invite friends from BCS Bangalore, Sanawar and Auckland House – the latter two of which no longer hold their official Annual Lunch.

Meanwhile let us hope that In this world that the greed and plenty of the few, which has led to the deprivation and despair of the many, is addressed by more than words by leaders of the world over, in an effort to bring PEACE and comfort to us all.

May I wish you a Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year. Gay Niblett (Rivaz 40-47)

SECRETARY’S NOTES

It is at the closing of another year and the one before Bishop Cotton School Founder’s 0ne Hundred and Fiftieth YEAR! What an aspiration to look forward too? But before we move forward with eager anticipation I must make every effort to cover the months since our Spring Newsletter.

Spring I think arrived early but do not ask about Summer – did we have one? It came and went with lots of cloudy weather and enough rain. Thank goodness major flooding less than last year. I find it difficult to reconcile my thoughts on global warming for some summer evenings did lack BTUs – or is it old age has begun to tell me something!

We did not manage to gather enough numbers to meet at Tony Verma’s Laguna Tandoori restaurant in Nottingham early this year. But on the 26^th April late Bobby Reed’s wife Sheila hosted a super afternoon at her Watchbury Cottage. A full lunch for the OC boys in the dining room and the ladies indulged with their treats in the grapevine conservatory. Sheila’s daughters Caroline & Jancis were in perfect harmony providing the warm hospitality – Robert would have been very proud.

Chairman Gay Niblett and I attended the ultimate Auckland House School Association Reunion the second weekend in May at the New Cavendish Club in London. A sad and tear-filled occasion and I ask myself will I ever meet these members of our sister school again? Over the years I have attended quite a few Reunion meetings and making acquaintances. My school years in Simla were under age to have attended the social evenings and dances we heard from elder boys so much about. Yes a rich chapter in a school boarder’s life now laid to history. Farewell Sisters and may the passing of years to come never dull our halcyon background.

28h May the Himalayan Hill Schools Reunion was held for the fifth occasion at The Clay Oven at Alperton near Wembley. Nine OCs and wives attended another gala afternoon. Our Chairman even persuaded OCA (New Delhi) President Deep Anand join us, but who had to slip away shortly after lunch was served. Good food, good company and a lot of friends that I know from India and the Circle in the UK, I got to meet. A great live band playing the music we grew up with and the sound attuned to our ears and years! Have not lost the urge to dance – the last time was at a wedding last year. The rust soon melts away after a few glasses of the amber liquid and plenty of pretty girls to dance with. Maggie knows my style, so made it quite easy for me to get started and a lot of fun.

The June Wednesday afternoon before the OCA(UK) Reunion lunch Maggie and I held our usual garden party. With the help of our daughter Marnie, her daughter Olivia and my grandson Ryan we erected a marquee on the first lawn the previous Sunday. This year thank heavens not a drop of rain but a glorious day. Maggie as usual put on the spread and plenty of khanna, I was the chief bearer and good barman. We welcomed Humayun Khan and Hashim Khan from Pakistan, Kiran and Deep Anand, Elisabeth and Peter Evans from Amsterdam, Elisabeth and Peter Johans from Switzerland and Johnny McLaughlin completed the visiting OCs from abroad. Other OC UK members who were able to join us made my day! It is days like these, I feel privileged and proud to be a member of the Old Cottonian family. Before tea was served we gathered to present our out-going Treasurer Arthur Jones and his long supporting wife Shirley a present and monies collected from many OCs to signify our gratitude for carrying and care of the OCA(UK) purse. What we OCs have in common one finds difficult to discover or to describe to the world around us.

The unexpected sudden change of venue from the Bombay Brasserie to the Bombay Palace on Connaught Street was brought about very late notice from the BB, given to understand they would be undergoing refurbishment. However, we had a resounding appreciation and approval from all members for this new venue. It really turned out an excellent afternoon and fully enjoyed by all. Attending numbers up on last year, 91 this year but strangely there were less OCs in attendance. We had a lot of guests and wives but over all it was good. A lot of our regulars were missing and many of the younger members who have attended in the past were absent. What was outstanding and unique we had four School Captains join us –

Clive Hardie (L40-45) 45, Hassian Agha Red (I 38-47) 46-47, Jessie Pudwell (C42-47) 47, Daljeet Singh (R47-54) 54.

Also noting we had quite a few attending the Reunion for the first time. Peter Travis (R42-45) from Woking, James Turner (I 34-44) from Cornwall, Upindera Singh (C53-59) and his wife from Chandigarh and Vivek Srivastava (C63-69) flew in from Sudan on his return to Washington. OC Board of School Governors members Deep Anand and Kiran, Anil Mehra and Leena were present.

Chairman Gay Niblett opened the after lunch speeches giving a rough outline of OCA(UK) account and the notice of Treasurer Arthur Jones stepping down and for Puneet Singh (from the younger generation) taking an active part and controlling the Association funds. Welcome Puneet and we hope you encourage more of your peers to come and join forces! We older members on the committee are looking forward to you Freshman to carry on the baton.

Deep Anand (R47-51) gave a speech mainly to draw our attention to the School and informing us of preparation in India to celebrate the forthcoming Founder’s Year Celebrations.

Anil Mehra brought us upto date on the School with a quick summary and making plans to employ a Senior Master and Science Master from the UK. The School he informed us is doing very well under the leadership of Headmaster Mr. Roy Robinson and Mrs. Dorothy Robinson.

Things are looking good as BCS reaches forward to greater achievements and takes a noble stand as an outstanding hill school.

Humayun Khan (R 41-47)as always implied his good wishes and fondness for dear Patina raising our spirits to a happier mood.

Another happy Reunion ended on a high note as Vivek Bhasin assembled choristers and sang the School Song. With this closing a point of reference I do believe might draw your attention to next year we must celebrate with unity and enthusiasm – Please come and join us and with pride pay tribute to our heritage and remind ourselves ……. Of Cotton’s off-told story……….

…… And each as on his way he goes………. Will give the School the love he owes.

KEEPING IN TOUCH.

James Turner (I 35-44) writes from Cornwall a while after the Reunion to say …. How much I enjoyed the OCA lunch, the excellent food, organisation and meeting old (very old) schoolmates after 60 years. The reason for the lateness of this letter is the fact that if one lives in Cornwall the rest of the family, who were raised here, want to come back in the summer apparently to see aged parents but also to visit al the beautiful beaches and go sailing again. It is always lovely to see them and of course to spoil the grandchildren without the worries of having to raise them.

I was surprised to see so many people and see how cordial everyone was, and as at the School, the absence of racial and religious friction, very refreshing these days! I am sorry it took so long for me to get to know of the existence of OCA and I shall definitely continue to support the company of such friendly schoolmates. Once again thank you for such an interesting and enjoyable occasion.

Jim now tell your brothers and see if you can persuade them to join in next years celebrations?

John Phillips (C39-45) Who I keep in regular contact and requested for his news…….. Catherine and I had an exciting cruise to the Black Sea in September in a party of eight friends including Sheila Reed. Highly exciting as the conditions were very rough and at one point the ship lost all power and had no steering! Finally still all turned out well and we managed to enjoy it all especially the calmer waters around the Greek Islands during the second week. We arrived back home with three weeks to go before we celebrated John’s 80^th birthday near the end of October. This was a wonderful occasion. It took place at a very old local hotel and we were helped by the presence of some OCs and colleagues from NFU days, the family and old and new friends. It was a day we do not think we shall top despite hints dropped that they look forward to 85 and 90!! Elizabeth and Peter Evans (I 38-44) from Holland stayed with us for the occasion and then we returned with them to Muiderberg to celebrate Lumboo’s 82^nd. Slowly we are getting back to normal – rather nice after our busy times.

Jal Boga (C45-53) Sent me a newsy letter from Canada, his daughter Meher’s home before leaving to spend the winter in Karachi. In August he spent a fortnight on a coach tour of the West Coast of Canada. Absolutely super and witnessed such awesome scenic beauty, some few spots reminding him of Simla. Then followed a Golden wedding Anniversary from Meher – a 7 day cruise of Alaska. 2000 guests on board a floating delight that he highly recommends. Enjoyment from dawn till midnight and over a dozen eating houses, offering a mouth-watering variety of food out of this world.

In September he attended the OCs Buffet dinner Gerry Godinho arranged. Meeting up with Johnny McLaughlin (I 41-48) who had motored up with Junaid Azim (L 01-05)from Michigan. John and he discussed plans for the Reunion next year June in London, followed by a meeting up in Simla. He is anxious to attain an Indian visa and mentioned he received a call from K C Anand (R 50’s)who informed not to worry he would arrange it. While in Canada he has joined an Adult Centre visiting ¾ times a week to play table tennis and Bridge. Both he and dear Ava keep fit with regular exercise and occupies he time laying Mahjong, Bridge and the occasional ladies social gatherings. He mentions Ava is the kitchen boss and he is the washer-up.

He hopes that not long into the future to be with us not only to enjoy our company but to recall the very happy memories he cherishes of our great institution. Meeting with guys like Ron Plunkett (C 43-50) & Les Homer (L43-49) and a whole bunch of God fearing souls that helped him go forward in the world. How can he ever forget the good old days? Sends his regards to all.

Gerry Godinho (L81-83) in Canada apologises for not corresponding earlier due to just dealing with the worst financial crisis of his generation. (tell me more!!!).

The OC association is alive and thriving here. A couple of years ago, we were barely 5 or 6 guys getting together now it is always anywhere from 10 to 15 of us. Our very first official meeting was at the Mandarin in Brampton in March. More than 12 OCs with their spouses had great Chines food and some daru.

In September, I put the challenge to all the students at university that they should come. So we had students from Mcmaster, Windsor, Ryerson, George Brown and Humber ……. Saturday 27^th September 2008 – attended

LEFROY HOUSE Prashant Sehgal/Sunati (80-87) Toronto, Gerry Godinho/ Debbie (81-83) Whitby, Junaid Azim (01-05) Michigan

Sammer Sodhi (99-06) Hamilton, Tanvir Sodhi (98-04) Windsor

IBBETSON HOUSE Johnny McLaughlin (41-48) Michigan, Shiv Narang (91-04) Toronto, Harpal Singh (88-00) Hamilton.

CURZON HOUSE Deep Bains/Harsharan (62-70) Richmond Hill, Jal Boga/ Ava (45-53) Mississauga, Raj Karan Singh (92-05) Toronto

RIVAZ HOUSE Tom Mehre/Renuka (73-78) Mississauga, Kshitij Sood (93-03) Toronto

Gerry too is looking forward to being with us in the UK for the big celebrations next year.

Deep Sidhu (L48-52) Writes from his home in Harrington Park, New Jersey is not unarmored of School news unless it is breath-taking….. O yeah! Mate You must come here next year and sample the buzz.

He is amazed at Obama oratory taking in the young supplanting the knowledge of capitalism for his strange version to conquer the financial down turn and the predicament the US is in. (Yes Deep he is the modern American version of Robin Hood. The whole world awaits the change of tide).

Deep has cataracts removed from both eyes with lens implants and vision is clear without glasses except for reading. Jogging every morning having run in two 5-kilometer races in September finishing in less than 42 minutes. Hats off for your age and condition!! I did my walking while on holiday.

Henry Berriff (L4I-44) who remains in regular contact by phone at my request has forwarded me some random thought –

Life’s Rungs ……… If you can imagine that each year of our life can be represented by each rung on a ladder; then at 81 I have a very long ladder! My thoughts go back to one of the happiest times of my life – at Bishop Cotton School, Simla.

Forgive me if I have mentioned this before. This came about by a mosquito!

Previously in Jubblepore it was stifling hot during the summer months and every year I went down with malaria – the sting from a mosquito.

On our doctor’s advice I was sent to Simla. My father had had a shop on the Mall – Alan Henry & Co. selling materials; his partner next door Alec Jones’s Tailors made up the garments. 1930 was the world slump. Dad sold his shop and from the cool of the hills came to the heat of the plains Jubblepore. At Christ Church School, Jubblepore I learnt to read and write Hindi.

However, during these many years, the Hindi characters have changed and new ones have been added. Also the language itself has had slight change with many English words thrown in.

My father spoke fluent Punjabi and as a result the Maharaja of Bickiner often came to him for advice.

In the plains to keep cool during the heat of the day all doors were shut with curtains drawn. However one door was left open where hung a thick mat across called a kus-kus tatti. Water trickled down this mat from a pipe connected to the garden hose. Here I may add and those with a younger scientific mind may remember, the simple gurrah (earthenware chatti) – which through evaporation kept drinking water cool – far better for one than ice from a refrigerator! Look after yourselves.

Tony Sinha (R49- 50) Our retired Chairman writes in his Christmas letter from his home in rural Hampshire. Wishing dear friends and loved ones the blessings of Noel and so hopefully enhancing their happiness. Shopping now complete and decorations up will sit back and enjoy with his Maggie. Stir the Christmas pud ingredients, make his wish and the aroma of sweet spices will bring forth the real spirit of a merry Yuletide.

2008 has been a quiet year and is still reminiscing after last years cruise holiday. Life continues at a slow and mellow pace in his village (his little England). Where folk have time to wish you the time of the day and stop to discuss the latest news in the village or elsewhere, or anything else come to that.

As shipboard life agrees with Tony and provides the nostalgia of his years served in the Royal Navy. He reckons salt water must run in his veins for he always loves the sea. He is desperately coaxing Margaret to come on a longer cruise than the last with enough company to look after her. (Yes Tony a lot of people are enjoying their days on these leisure floating palaces.)

HOT PRESS – FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Time of Events on day at Marlborough College

11.00am Arrival Tea & Coffee

11.30am Memorial Service

12 noon Reception & Drinks

1.00pm Lunch

4.00pm Afternoon Tea

We will circulate details of more information for you in our Spring annual Newsletter.

Please if you have any query contact me – your secretary at your convenience.

I shall take this opportunity to thank all members for your support wishing you and your loved ones a most enjoyable

MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY & PROSEROUS NEW YEAR

BCS Sesquicentennial – 2009

Quoting a message from the Organizing Committee:

Subject: Fw: Sesqui-centennial celebrations of BCS , Shimla

Dear OC’s

BCS is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2009. For all Bishop Cotton School alumni, this represents a historic occasion.   To celebrate this momentous event, OCA (India) wishes to intimate to you the following:-

1. A co-ordinating committee has been set up by OCA. The 1950’s are represented by Anil (Dimpy Mehra) and Col. Diwan , 1960’s by Jaspal Sawhney & Rajpal Duggal, 1970’s by Vikram Sodhi, Nakul Anand & Maj. SS Rai. The 1980’s by Parmeet Singh Sawhney, Ashwini Virk & Chandan Ratra . The 1990’s by Manav Singh, Atulya Chhabra & Anupam Thapa . Similarly, we have representatives of Himachal Chapter, Chandigarh Chapter, Delhi Chapter, Bombay chapter, Thailand Chapter, and UK Chapter. inder

2. The co-ordinating committee envisages collecting funds to organize the sesquicentennial celebrations to be held at BCS from 2nd October 2009 to           6th October 2009. All surpluses would go towards formation of a endowment fund which would be used to help upgrade BCS. The celebrations would be again used to collect more money for the endowment fund.

3. Any amount contributed by any OC’s shall be graciously accepted and acknowledged in appropriate fashion.

4. The co-ordinating committee proposes to solicit a sum of at least Rs. One lac each from at least 100 OC’s to make an amount of at least Rs. One Crore. In addition, we expect all OC’s would contribute in various denominations to make up another Rs. One crore at least. Therefore, we should be able to collect at least Rs. 2 Crores in total.

5. The celebrations are expected to cost about 50 lacs. Again, we expect to collect at least another 50 lacs during the 4 days.

6. Some of the activities proposed during celebrations are :-

a. Train from Kalka to Shimla on 2nd October.
b. Release of Coffee Table book to cover 150 years of history.
c. Musical evening by a national / international band.
d. 3 Gala dinner and 2 lunches at BCS.
e. A night at the BCS dormitories for the adventuress..
f. Release of commemorative stamp and first day cover by P & T department.

7. Towards the above stated goal, an amount of Rs.. 30 lacs has already been received and further Rs. 18 lacs committed by OC’s which are detailed hereunder:-

Details of OC’s who have sent at least Rs. one lac

1) Mr Jaspal Sawhney (1963)           16) Suneel M Advani (1960)
2) Mr V K Aggarwal (1954)            17) Ashok M Advani (1957)
3) Mr Manav Singh (1990)    18) S S Pasrich (1950)
4) Mr Anil Mehra (1959)      2 Lacs        19) R S Sodhi (1962)
5) Mr D C Anand (1951)    20) I S Bawa (1959)          2 Lacs
6) Mr Sunil Jain s/o Late S M Jain(1959) 21) Raja Vir Bhadra Singh
7) Mr K C Anand (1954)                  22) Mr Madhav Singh
8 ) Mr Parmeet Sawhney(1981)       23) Mr Roby Mohan
9) Mr Bittu Sehgal (1963)             24) Mr Rajeev Shamlal
10)Mr K S Chawla (1963)                25) Mr Jogi Kohli
11)Rajive Sawhney (1963) 2 Lacs 26) Mr Tejinder Singh       2 Lacs
12)Vikram Sodhi (1971)
13)Harish Janardha (1981)
14)Nakul Anand (1973)
15)Anupam Sachdev(1963)

Details of OC’s who have committed amounts of at least Rs. One lace each.

1) Mr Tunnu Puri (1959)   11) Mr G S Anand (1961)
2) Mr Anil Sikand (1956)    12) Mr Ajay Thiara (1983)
3) Mr Ranjit Puri (1954)    13) Mr Atulya Chabra (1991)
4) Mr K S Sandhu (1958)   14) Mr Jasdeep Singh (1988)
5) Mr Sukhinder Singh (1961)
6) Mr N K Aggarwal (1962)
7) Mr Sachin Mahajan (1996)
8) Mr Guljit Kochar (1963)
9) Mr N D Mehra/ Mr N K Mehra (1962)
10) Mr Rajinder Thakur (1976)


It is proposed to acknowledge all contributions of Rs. One lac and above by putting up a board at an appropriate place in BCS. It is proposed to acknowledge all contributions of Rs. 25000/- and above in a brochure to be brought out on the occasion and also by placing a chair with brass name pate in Irwin hall.

8. Some of the projects which OCA expects to undertake :–

a. To help school in its endeavor to become carbon neutral. This would include use of solar heaters, water recharge systems etc. Bittu Sahgal, (I – 1963) an environmentalist is to help us assess this project.
b. To help school upgrade infrastructure by way of better kitchen equipment, better infirmary, better staff quarters.
c. To help BCS recruit better teaching faculty.

Now, on behalf of the co-ordinating committee, I have to request all as follows:-

A. Please give us any suggestions in addition to the above proposals to enable us to include the same on our agenda.
B. Please nominate atleast one person per class who would work with the coordination committee.
C. Please send us your contributions by cheque payable to Old Cottonians Association ( India) and send by courier to Ms. Kala, IInd Floor, Plaza Cinema Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 01 . All contributions are exempt in India from Income tax u/s 80 G.

If you require any further information, clarification, please contact the undersigned.

Best Rgds,

CONVENOR – COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Jaspal Singh Sawhney – 98110-40347
I (1956-63)
corp@eagle-grp.com