Alisha, Mangalore

I think that a lot of alumni and parents are confused over what we are fighting for. First, a disclaimer: this is not an operation by RSS/BJP or any other right wing party and there is no malicious agenda. This is a fight started by alumni of Aloysius itself.
Why are we fighting? We are publicizing this issue not because we hate the college or because we have a grudge against it. We care about Aloysius, where we spend many good years and we don't want to see it succumb to ignorance and regressive attitudes.
What problem do we have with the rules exactly? If other alumni remember, when we studied in Aloysius, we did not have such restrictions like 'a single girl should not be found with a group of boys'. I cannot understand why many people are supporting such rules. How would you have felt about such rules if they were imposed while you were a student? I can understand that as parent you may wish to protect your child from everything. But that is neither possible nor desirable. Your child must face their own problems, maybe make some mistakes in between, but eventually they will grow to be stronger adults. The more rules you impose, the more teenagers will rebel (without you knowing about it) and the less they will be able to form healthy relationships with the opposite sex.
Considering the present climate in the country where politicians and others are talking about 'protecting indian culture' by restricting women, we definitely expected more from our alma mater.

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Colin Dsouza, Mangalore

I find the entire episode very silly.

I am an alumni of St.Josephs Arts and Science College, Bangalore. passed out in 1979. Those days a few of our lecturers would come shoffer driven to college. One of them was my History lecturer Mr.Mathew, a keralite but born and brought up in Bangalore. His family owned a big rubber plantation in Kottayam, Kerala. He loved teaching. During interval a few lecturers incl. Mr.Mathews would come along with the students ( a few females too ). We would sit in the canteen together and order some stuff like samosas, tea, coffee etc.Many a times the lecturers would offer the students cigarettes and even pay the bill and vise versa. It was so nice and healthy. We would discuss various issues starting from our studies to movies and new restaurants in town. The lecturers would sometimes invite a few students to their home for dinner and introduce us to their family. I'm surprised that this does not happen in Mangalore. The mentality here probably is different.

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J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALORE

Be it a St.Aloysius College and any other College the student should abide by its rules and system.Being a reputed College every parents try to seek admission in this College to mould the life of their children. Some people may be spreading some bad news about the institution. Such people wont spare to comment /propaganda about their parents also. If DOG barksthe heaven will not be spoiled. Some people have also gone to the extent of critising Mother Theresa after Pope d her as a Saint.

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Jacob, Mangalore

This is a very disappointing response At a time where we have thousands of people all over the country claiming to be protectors of our 'culture' and committing acts of violence in its name. What does the principal mean by this vague statement?
I was hoping that Aloysius would either craft a carefully worded rebuttal of the issue or accept that mistakes had been made and that changes were in the offing. This senseless name calling shows the administration in poor light.

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Santhosh Rego, Financial Controller L & T, ex St.Aloysius College student, Mumbai

St.Aloysius College should be henceforth careful while admitting students from other institutions. The interview must be rigorous in par with other top institutions. Just going by high marks is insufficient. Many students are mere book worms and without commonsense.

here was a student who studied by heart for months and revising it further 1plus1 cow = Answer 2 cows. In the exam the question was 2plus2 horses = ? This student left the question because he studied only 1plus1 cow = 2. This is the irony.

For many students the College campus has become a ramp for a fashion show.

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Dr.Gerald Dsouza, ex Aloysian ( 1964 batch ), Montreal, Canada

St Aloysius College should have a written exam and 2 rounds of personal interview for admission. Just going by the high marks is insufficient. Many of them lack common sense, discipline, moral values etc.

I suggest the Institution inducts the admission pattern of XLRI Jamshedpur or IIM. If not a few refraps too will smuggle their way in. A good recommendation from a worthy local personality and known to the Principal too should be included.

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Prof. M.A.Desai ( Retd.), University of California, USA

I wish these questions are put forward to each student at the time of interview :

1. Why do you want to attend this College ?

2. What book have you read in the last year that has special meaning to you and why ?

3. How will you contribute to the campus and institution ?

4 What are your academic interests ?

5. Do you have any questions ?

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Joy, Mangalore

Indisciplined life, lack of morality & going by animal instincts, they are one and the same. Sad to know our own people spread this false news. Spreading rumors & false allegations clearly shows the corrupt mindset & narrow mindedness.

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Sundari Ashoknagar, Mangalore

Before getting admission in a college, we want a branded name for our prestige.After admission, we find some kallu in mosaru.This is our culture.The old students of SAC give testimony that because of rules at the college, they lead a peaceful life wherever they are. Children who make a mountain of a mole finally take the step of suicide thus making a hell for their parents in this world itself.

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joseph prem, Mangalore

St Aloysius PU College prides in being able to provide a platform to young students to make best use of their calibre and mould their personalities in a co-ed environment. St Aloysius PU College has been continuing the rich legacy, the cherished ideals,secular outlook and futuristic thinking inherited from its mother institution which is already in its 136 year.it is the deep desire of our Alma Meter to present to our society and to the world men and women with minds bright with knowledge and creativity and hearts burning with genuine love and concern for others.the college wishes to help it's stidents to increase their self esteem and boost their morale, to form men and women for others by expressing trust, faith and honesty towards other human bring.I am proud to inform that we have dynamic and efficient Principal Rev FrMelwin Mendonca so true inspiration to every student and teacher to uphold the ideals and ethos of the institution. true gladiator who never gives up the truth . st Aloysius Pu College will always strive for welfare of students and we the members do not just talk we will prove with our dedicated and determination that these students will become leaders of our nàtion and transform this world into a better place to live.we are proud of St Aloysius College and continue to impart best education to the students to make them men and women for others.

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Jk, Udupi

My only question would be, what's the reason for forming secret woman's forum?.

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Pratap Rao, Bangalore

Such minute description of rules for women students makes a mockery of education. Education is growing in freedom. Children should learn how to dress decently and they should decided what is decent. Anyway college has a uniform. All minute details about dress makes mockery of formation. It is all imposition. It cannot be worse than this anymore for a decent institution. We do not trust students anymore. That is tragic

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Anand Kumar, Mangalore

Clubs have rules. Clubs! M F Hussain was not allowed to enter a premiere club in Mumbai because he came barefoot, which he always did. M F Hussain was M F Hussain. A great artist. He hated wearing footwear. But the club had its rules.
Any student who is not happy with this institution should leave it. Simple. The institution has its rules. There are rules about how you behave in a temple, in a mosque, in a church, in a classroom, in a restaurant, in a hostel, etc...
Same in this institution or ANY other institution. If you don't like that you are free to leave.
By the way I am an alumni of this institution and proud of it.

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Gokul, Mangalore

I thought Aloysius as a best institution till I went to Western countries and saw the education system there. May be principal and other students have never gone beyond Aloysius, so they do not know what quality and value based education means. Can you imagine Harvard, Stanford, London School of Economics etc implementing these kind of rules? There is a reason for them being in Ivy League. Comparing Aloysius to those institutions will be as good as comparing Lionnel Messi with a Soccer player representing Aloysius college team. However, instead of focusing on these rules, why can't principal send some of his staff for international tour where they can study some best practices in those top institutions and implement them in Aloysius.

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Anand Kumar, Mangalore

Harvard and other American Universities? Baba, do you want our children to become gay and lesbian? Or drug addicts? Note that the president of the country in which the universities you mentioned are had admitted to having smoke ganja (marijuana) in his college days. They have even legalized that drug now in Washington State.
Do you want that in Mangalore of all places????

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Langoolacharya, Belman/Wash DC

Non sense...Subbu Swamy was a professor in Harvard and Omama a student there...do they look like gay to you???

...JH...

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Anand Kumar, Mangalore

Langooji, that was then. Things have changed a lot. If you really are there in the USA you should know better.

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Cynthia, Moodbidri

Grapes are sour. Ask gujjus , Punjabi and other North Indian student why flooding on student visa to USA, Australia, U.K. And Canada paying huge money as university fees and after completion staying there permanently.

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Anand Dsilva, Mangalore/Dubai

I think Mr. Gokul is right. Although I too studied in SAC and am grateful for that, I must admit looking back at my tenure was not so enjoyable as much as it should have been.

It is quite normal now that ex-students will jump to defend their college. But let us understand the frustration of the students in changing times. I do not believe college is all about academics. I think it is also about socializing, chatting, sports and many other extra curricular activities. This is the only time in your life where you can enjoy the most and must make use of it.

Many of the students are eager to come out of 10th and go to college thinking finally they will be more independent than they used to be. But when you find dictator kind of attitude from the principal and lecturers that are sometimes so old fashioned and disconnected with the students then depression sets among students.

Discipline is important but should not be taken too far. Too much focus on academics will produce robots instead of humans. There should be a balance between discipline and fun. Very rarely you see teachers that are popular with students. Good teachers are compassionate, jovial and reach out to students of various types. Mahatma Gandhi too led a disciplined life it was said but never expected his disciples to emulate him as he knew very well it would be extreme to match his lifestyle.

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Praveen, Mangalore

Thy just need Burnol...

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shetty, Saudi Arabia

The educational institutions are in the news of late with a lot of negative information. For the sake of our children and our nation there is an urgent need to separate these institutions from the political parties. The leaders of e main national parties namely congress BJP and Communists should leave the students alone. The leadership qualities must be ingrained into these youngsters but the process is not through political parties. Do not wait for the government to take a step here. I think we parents have a greater role in moulding our children and not allowing them to take part in the political activities during their student life. This in fact applies to all facets of life including religion. Students should learn everything but taking part in politics and religious matters is a dangerous sign.

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Cliffy, Mangalore

Being a ex Aloysian I appreciate the rules and regulations of the college, which is necessary that age. If you don't like the college go to another college. Don't make problem those students who are serious about the study.

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Harsha Alva, Mangalore

In today's digital age, it is imperative that organizations address crises as soon as possible. The longer we wait, the more can things get out of hand. I believe that this situation wouldn't have arisen if the concerned persons had acted faster and better. This issue must surely be taken up as a lesson on crisis management and must be clearly studied, so that something of this kind is not repeated. It's great if organizations have a responsive presence on digital media and not treat it as a platform for press releases. All the best to the institution for the future.

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Jossey Saldanha, Jersey City

These Jokers have not even spared Mother Teresa ...

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Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore

St. Aloysius PU College has been the pioneer in giving students the best academic inputs, facilities for sports as well as extra-curricular activities, keeping their all-round development in mind.

Most importantly, they have grounded their students with the highest moral values, as is evident from their highly accomplished (in all fields) ex-students, who are leaders in their respective fields.

I'm sure 100% of them (including me) will vouch for the correctness of their administrative policies. These are for the all-round development of their students into "world-class citizens".

Those who are not comfortable with the regulations in force (which are framed with the best interests of the wards in mind) are certainly free to shift to other colleges (there are any number of PU Colleges in Mangaluru), without the necessity of resorting to cheap tactics to tarnish the image of this great, world-renowned educational institution.

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JK, Udupi

Secret Women's forum to check the conduct of girl?,I have never seen or heard this in any college. We don't want to implement Taliban rule in college.

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Citizen, Mangalore

Shape up or ship out

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Roshan Saldanha, Mangalore

Being an ex-aloysian, I can vouch for a dignified and glorious academic result and rapport of St. Aloysius Institution. If there is any misbehavior reported of the students, it is the duty of parents to take care of their kids. Parents are first teacher of their child. We cannot blame the place of education for any personal desires. Place of education should not be taken for granted. The new generation requires lot of attention and guidance from parents. As an ex-aloysian I shall always support the institution and stand by its values.

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Lokesh, Mangalore

Shankar and Jeeven, you both rightly said about projecting sex as taboo and about FREEDOM. Whether you're a spokesperson of Union minister or not is a topic for further debate. Please prepare a good speech on Freedom and sex is not taboo in Mangalore and give a good speech to all members of BD, SRS, Mahasabha, Senava Sene, RSS and BJP. Since you're the unofficial spokesman of BJP in DW forum, they might understand your language. Do not hesitate to ask help from Pune, Mumbai and Bangalore people too while preparing speech.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

Bang on Lokesh sir ...!!!

Very well narrated,

Reverend Father being the principal of the College made rules in consultation with the responsible & secular minded noble parents of the children who are studying in the college.

If someone finds it tough and try to excuse & escape from such rules in the name of freedom...!!!, then it seems there is something fishy....!!!

I'm reluctantly smelling something.., without prejudice does these rules affect any particular student organization of repute.

Aloysians are one among the top brand ambassadors of Mangalore since ages for its ability to top notch professionals all across.

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Shankar, Mangalore

Why don't you give that speech Lokesh?
For me you sound like a spokesperson of KFD or PFI disguised in a different name!

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akhilesh, Mangalore/Bangalore

Bang on Shankar....these always feel..guess that RSS,VHP ,BJP is behind certain factors ...invariably link to the central govt..."namophobia" u see....anyways,coming to the actual issue...we gotta respect the institutions rules and regulations set by SAC....times have changed and so have the mentality of the students....gone are the days where students feared and respected their teachers and lecturers...but now....boy...touch them and i becomes political...loss of freedom...blah...blah..blah...nevertheless...the institution knows what they are doing and i support their views and rules 100%...go SAC...if any student has a problem with the rules...please kick them out regardless of faith,caste or creed...

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Lokesh, Mangalore

Shankar, now can you show me a single comment from me anywhere in DW supporting any acts of KFD or PFI, if you can do that I will never ever comment again in DW. Can you take my challenge??
@ akhilesh, did you read my comment properly or just shouting because you saw the words RSS,BD, SRS and BJP?? The reply for Shankar's previous comment "Do not put restrictions on girls and boys. Don't project sex as taboo. It time to lecture the boys and girls on safe sex" and Jeevan's previous comment 'Nobody has right to force us what to follow and what not to follow. Don't suppress the freedom in the name of rules and regulations". Both comments are in this thread. Read them again and tell me am I wrong in suggesting them whatever I suggested. Don't try to be too smart.

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sanath, Mumbai

Being a faculty, I completely agree with the college rule and regulations. For the betterment of students' carrier and behavior such rules and regulations are must. One thing can be noticed here, The administration might not have brought these new rules unless observing the students. Unfortunately there was couple of incidents in srinivas college and bellare college. Let the rules be implemented there too. Let all students maintain uniform dress code. Keep your personal behavior(relevant to SAC) and religion(relevant to other two cases)out of college compound. This is what i advise to the students. You be whatever and whoever outside the institution, but once you are here behave as a student.

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jones, manipal

To some extent rules are good, after that it is bad. Too much is too bad. It becomes military rule.

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Chetan, Udupi

As an ex Aloysian I can vouch for the spirit of freedom prevailing in the campus of St Aloysius. The present controversy undoubtedly is the handiwork of anti-social elements. Whoever they are, let them challenge St Aloysius in academic excellence and discipline, and not through these cheap gimmicks.
I strongly condemn the attempt to tarnish the image of St Aloysius and stand by my Alma Mater

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jeevan, mangalore

No moral policing inside or out side educational campus... We are not living in stone age...

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YOUSUF K, BANGALORE

vested Interest...puli punting..Yenchandala Malthed collegeeg haal pudar kanavudu..Anna lakshnthar ajanakuleg Vidye koruna Institution..dayeg eencha malpuvar

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jeevan, mangalore

India is Democratic country ...... Nobody has right to force us what to follow and what not to follow

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shan, dubai

Then you and your followers are telling that some RSS people asked the school to make yoga compulsory??? that time you were supporting that Yoga is good and every school must follow it. You better change your mind for everything that this is democratic country and no one can force anyone regarding food, festival celebration, dress etc.

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Rajesh, mangalore

India will be late by 50 yrs in achieving education goals. If this present government supports Stone age life than there is no doubt we will go to stone age again.... No foreign goods, No foreign language, no foreign dress, no guns.... only ch^##i and lati?????

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Ivan Dsouza, Mangalore

Yes young man. The Indian Constitution ( and not the jungle law book ) forces you to do accordingly. It also allows you to smoke and drink chilled beer sitting on an easy chair in your classroom.Your future is in your own hands.You are the captain of your own destiny.Good luck to you.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Oh ! Really Jeevan ???

In that democracy, lynching over beef possession/consumption and 'Ghar-vaapasi' is not applicable ?????

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alwin, mangalore

It is wrong to say that they are rules.This has been followed and should be continued for future.The school done the duty of scolding/reminding in the best interest of student society.Every student follow this who come for study in every school.The media must act judicially and with social responsibility instead of showing interest in advertising their channel which is not accepted by the society
alwin

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k b r, Mangluru

Any educational institution should have dress code and behaviour code.

Students can have full freedom after they leave the college premises.

Parents should go thru these rules and appreciate why they have been put in place. All parents who have children studying in this school will appreciate the discipline being implemented by the school authorities.

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From An Aloysian, Mangalore

Heya Students,

I am an Ex student passed out in 2003, and during that time we also had a few set of rules for us guys and girls as well though it was not given in printing.
We were held responsible for our bad behavior and enjoyed freedom and appreciation for our achievements. At that point in time being young hot blood we dint make an effort of understanding certain rules which we felt was against us. But then the college took a stand which later entering into real life it made sense as those disciplinary measures have been able to protect me outside the campus. Like decent formal dressing was a habit which I have followed since PUC till now which is important to know as there is a thin difference between decent and flashy. Like we wanted to wear shorts(which would be below our knees), Sleeveless T-Shirts, Studd. But were stopped with no explanation. The reason was discipline. And yes it has helped. There are various other examples which I realized only after entering the corporate world. It made life easy to adjust and focus on the challenges ahead because of the discipline in school (Milagres) and PUC till graduation (St. Aloysius).
My Message to students (if the rules as mentioned in the blog are True),

Dear Students, Kindly do not take the rules so seriously as your priority is knowledge more than a degree. Focus on the opportunity to learn in this institution.
Each student would have had an incident with their teacher and lecturer (Fact). But to shame them and their noble profession on social media is not cool. Try to do that with your manager and you will learn the hard way. You have a lot more opportunities to learn than what we available to us.
The institution is there to stay an maybe 1% would remain to join the faculty. For the rest you have a long way to go in life. All the best students.
Do not make a mountain out of a molehill
Do not make a national issue out this institution instead achieve something and be proud of it.

Regards
Aloysian

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Sudhakar, Kallianpur

Ellara maneya dose toothe... Aadare kelavaru kaavali toothu ittu adarinda doose toothaayitu endu vaadisuttare...

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Thoothu illada Dose, doseyalla - adu Rotti ! Haagaagi, paalige badaddannu amrathavendu saviyiri - korathe huduka bedi ! Illave, bere kade daakhale thagolli !

Read the comments from those who studied in SAC and prospered if you still have doubts !

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Sudhakar, Kallianpur

Lydia,

Why you all are against the dress code implemented by one institution in Sullia?

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Sudhakar,

Can you please copy/paste here the comment (or its URL) in which I opposed the Sullia college rule ??

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Oliver Machado, Udupi - Sharjah

People who live a life of indiscipline, have to lead a messy life. All they do is worry and complain about each and everything in despair. That's how they finally turn out to be rogues, scoundrels and blackguards.

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jeevan, mangalore

Don't suppress the freedom in the name of rules and regulations...

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Freedom of what ? Jeevan ? Fashion parade ? As one reader suggested below, don't such aspirants belong to modeling world ?

Keep strict discipline in colleges to have disciplined adults tomorrow - not road romeos !

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

Dear Lydia Lobo, Kadri,

jeevan, mangalore wanted ramp show in the college campus and in the classes and wanted to bring moral police outside of the colleges.

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Satya, Mangalore

What about the freedom of those boys and girls who are targeted on the streets by brainless sanghi boys? Secondly has anyone forced you to seek admissions at St. Aloysius, if you don't like their rules and regulations.

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Allen, Mangaluru

Open your own schools and give all sorts of freedom like free sex, goondaism, destroying public property etc.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

So true Allen - when their turn comes, boys march in with saffron shawls on their shoulders !

Look below - a gentleman is asking me to call spade a spade even if a cross on it !

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Shankar, Mangalore

Lydia,
just take the meaning of the phrase and not the word 'cross' from my comment below.

You are the one who mostly stand for women's right to wear anything. But when a Christian institution goes obviously against your ideology, you back them just because you are a Christian.
I will call a spade a spade even if there is an 'Om' on it.

Hope this neutralizes my earlier comment!

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Shankar,

I have replied to your every query and I left out the word 'cross' deliberately. I have no need to ask you the reason for its usage because for me its an educational institute, not a Christian institute.

Trust me to be neutral on all pertinent cases. I.e. I've asked Sudhakar to copy/paste my comment in Sullia episode because I quite well remember my stand there.

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shan, dubai

When some one wants to eat beef or want to celebrate Valentine day you and your people got objection. And for your convenience you will tell Don't suppress the freedom in the name of rules and regulations...????

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Rita D'Souza, Mangalore

Now I am sure who is amongst those who are trying to taint the image of a reputed institution like St Aloysius.

No need of guesses.

Haters of minorities and minority led institutions!!!

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Harish Hegde, Mangalore/Aramco (Saudi Arabia)

You talks about culture all the time and now commenting against it, you are like a two face snake.
Kids follow the rules or leave the college. Our times we had no issues.

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Anand Kumar, Mangalore

What freedom do you want? If you want that kind of freedom you don't need an education as in the famous song by Pink Floyd. Get out of there and have your freedom!

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Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

As I write these comments a myriad thoughts flash across my mind. Nostalgic memories of my beloved Alma Mater, St. Aloysius School and College where I had my entire education. The best gift ONE CAN GIVE ANOTHER is the gift of education and this what we have received at the hands of The Jesuit Fathers of sacred memory.

Instead of getting involved in anti-social activities it expedient that the students concentrate on their studies and come out as proud Aloysians wearing the Aloysian stamps.

As I write these comments I recall with nostalgia memories of my mentors - Father Ignatius Fernandes, Father Joe Sequeira, Father George Albuquerque, Mr. Albert Gonsalves, Mr. Pandurag Pai, Mr. Holla, Mr. Pai and others who carved me out of raw stone. I repeat that my success in life is entirely due to the education that I received at the hands of Aloysian teachers.

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Francis Dsouza, Urwa, Mangalore

Just as a matter of info, Mr. Joe Gonsalves is 95 years of age. He still drives his own car. He is also a traffic warden at Hampankatta. He has travelled throughout the world. He doesn't miss his daily mass and his prayers. He helps everybody. God Bless Mr. Gonsalves.

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Rems, Mangaluru

Much of those fake messages were circulated on WhatsApp and facebook by Mangalorean catholics themselves. Now they are protesting. What hypocrisy !

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vivek, mangalore

aap kare tho chamatkar hum kare tho balatkar!!

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Don, Mangalore

If You don't like the rules and/or would like to have your own rules go build your own institution and make your own rules there.

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cyril mathias, udupi

SOME local Tv channels are paid by the jealous neighboring institutions to sling dirt ,Take such channels to court for defaming the institution.

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Rajesh, Mulky

Sadly to survive in this tough times these channels have to depend on any sort of income.

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Trevor Desa, Kuwait

I love my alumni I studied from 1963-1973 upto PUC 2nd year. I never understand why a boys/ men's schooling turned co- Ed after I left. It had a wonderful name in the state of karnalaka

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Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

Authorities concern need to take stern action against those who are responsible for this false allegation to tarnish the image of a reputed college if this news is false.

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sandeep, Mang

When they have modern bike stunts in campus whats wrong in allowing girls with nail polish & lipstick. It should start from college When they support pub culture in city.

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Peter Pereira, Mangalore / Dubai

Dear Sandeep,
For those girls, who so wish to flash their nails or may be even extra skin than required or pout their lips, may be should quit going to collage and begin to walk the ramp. They would, most likely be more appreciated, there than waste a seat of learning going to a deserving candidate. Decorum needs to be maintained by either sex in an educational institution. Post collage hours / outside the collage premises, whether an individual wants to visit the pub or any other place, is their liberty.

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Chakhuangthai, Mangalore

Proper investigation should be done on this matter ,this is defaming the college. I having been studying in Jesuit institutions for last 15 years .Jesuits institution is best institution building man and women for other

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PEDDU, MANGALURU

ON LINE UNIVERSITIES OPTION FOR THOSE WHO DONT OBEY THE HOUSE RULES !

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Dr Sham Bhat, Mangaluru

Rules are needed for the young students to be moulded into disciplined citizens with good values

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Bindu Madhava, Bangalore

If you guys feel all these are one hell of rules, Wait for you to get out of Aloy and face the real world outside with much more horrible rules.....
ONCE AN ALOYSIAN FOREVER AN ALOYSIAN

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Sharel, Bangalore

Hi
I agree with you here Ma'am. St. Aloysius is not the only institute which has strict rules. St. Agnes where I studied for 5 years has similar rules even though it is All Girls college. Even the major IT companies have rules and regulations for dressing, office romance, unprofessional behaviour and any kind of violation of these policies will result in termination of job. I have read the article which is circulating in social media. Just felt like laughing... these rules are nothing when you face the real world.

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PEDDU, MANGALURU

THE VALUE OF EDUCATION IS ONLY KNOWN BY CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS.

PEOPLE DOESN'T LIKE TO JOIN IN THE ABOVE INSTITUTIONS THEY GOT OPTIONS LIKE "YALE"

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Albert, Mangalore

Don't bring religious sentiments here. There are well known Hindu, Islamic or Sikh educational institutions too in the world.
Education should should be imparted with using religious sentiments since it can lead to suspicion in minds of public!!

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Shankar, Mangalore

There is no second thought about the quality of education in St. Aloysius College. In fact this college is the pride of Mangaloreans.
However, i can not defend the draconian laws forced upon children here.

Times have changed. Do not put restrictions on girls and boys. Don't project sex as taboo. It time to lecture the boys and girls on safe sex.

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Tomy Verghese, Kerala

SAPUC is the best institution where I worked as lecturer for a short period.The experience I gained from there really helped me to be a good Teacher The management is very decent and understanding the needs of both the staff and students.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Shankar,

Out of 24 hours in a day, in college students spend approx 6 hours at the institution. They have remaining 18 hours to apply lipstick, nail polish, hair colour, henna and all. Please do not make education institutions a competition ground to promote these fashion methods because it deviates students' minds from studies. It also further shrinks those less affluent ones who cannot afford such luxuries.

Formal sex education is existing in present curriculum. Please parents, you too take some initiative to spell out the generalised terms to your son/daughter - don't expect the teachers/lecturers to explain your child how/when to make lxxx ! There are subject of much priority that sex to lean during college days !

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Shankar, Mangalore

Lydia,
How can you justify when rules are formed in a college exclusively for girls? do's and don'ts only for girls!!
The management is clearly wrong on imposing such rules.

You should call a spade a spade even if there is a cross on it)

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Shankar,

Applicable to girls is just the fashion modes because boys don't do lipstick, nail polish, henna - do they ? At the most they can adorn with is a trendy hairstyle or beard. Clothes is uniform for both ??

Sex education part is for both - not only to girls ! No discrimination at all ! I call upon parents to be responsible in this regard, do not pas the buck !

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

@ Shankar,

Is our Union Minister for Culture also echo the same thoughts what you have reduced them in your response.

Will your answer be different it the Revered Father's (Principal of the College) views are expressed by a Parama Poojya Swamiji of any elight Mutt (which manage educational institutions)

Without any prejudice..., I'm little bit curious.., that's all..., hope my fellow proud hindustani's are tolerant to my views...,

Jai Ho..,

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Shankar, Mangalore

Girish, where did you learn that i am the spokesperson for any union minister?
Get the fact straight and right, I speak for myself.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

Understood..,
but the fact remains.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Those who have objection to the disciplinary rules imposed by the institution, should go and study in fish/vegetable markets, not in reputed institutions like SAC. Its not a child's play to run a college of its reputation fighting against all odds and yet maintaining the esteem. SAC's bold move is to change to Co-ed thus giving growing students, an opportunity to learn to relax while mingling with the opposite gender. Those who studied in boys/girls schools/colleges will understand what I am trying to explain because it took them quite some time to be comfortable with their counterpart once they start working.

If students/parents have any objections to the rules and regulations, please seek TC. Because tomorrow if your ward elopes or commits suicide due to very change that you are asking for, you will still blame the institution.

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PEDDU, MANGALURU

UNHEALTHY COMPETITION AMONG THE INSTITUTIONS !

SOME ARE REALLY SERVICE ORIENTED AND SOME ARE FOR THE COMMERCIALIZED WHICH IS VERY UNFORTUNATE

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sri, Karkala

Some amount of discipline is good for students.
E.g:- attendance of above 90% in each subject , wearing neat clean dress and taking bath in the morning etc.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

Dear sri, Karkala,

Why only in the early morning should take bath why not in the evening or midday.

If you have problems in taking bath any times a day have it. Don't impose yours self interested bath.

ST. ALOYSIUS INSTITUTIONS ARE PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND I HAIL THEIR EDUCATION WITH DISCIPLINE AND MORAL EDUCATION TO THE STUDENTS.

THOSE UN-LIKENED LET THEM GET OUT AND STUDY IN ANY OTHER INSTITUTIONS AS THERE ARE PLENTY OF INSTITUTIONS IN AND AROUND MANGALORE.

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sri, Karkala

Irrespective of the age of the person if he/she takes bath in the morning it means that he/she is physically and mentally healthy.

Along with swatch Bharat awareness about swatch person is also necessary.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

Dear sri, Karkala,

When we are swatch to whom you want to make swatch.

Taking bath at any time will keep anybody fit and healthy. Why only in the morning???!!!

KEEP YOUR SELF MOTIVES WITH YOU.

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Ganesh Aithaalp, Mangalore

Our very human nature is to react the first thing we hear something we are not ready to hear or face ,especially when it comes from our loved ones or something we are attached to, Everyone reacted including me, we did enough damage to ourselves by publishing information that was not authenticated, and then some people took undue advantage and made it a national news.
A few sat back and analyzed the situation and understood that a piece of information that is floating around was something that was not authenticated. ...and when it became national news for no good reason, that is when we decided to step up and convey the true spirit of an Aloysian.
My association with St.Aloysius at least for the last 3 years has been so wonderful, I was always welcomed by Fr.Melwin Mendonca -Principal, He gave me an opportunity to conduct Career Guidance for II PUC students of the college, It was indeed a great experience to interact with Gen Y student population...Very Bright, Intelligent, Career planned, Curious...That made me think then, What a Smart lot....as they were mostly well informed and the Boy Girl interaction was so healthy, and Boys to girl ratio increased and there was no sign of any insecurity, and no girl students complained about rules or happenings in college that blocked their growth. I have counselled so many girl students, it was very clear to me they were looking for someone to help them channelize their thought process.
Being an educator, I strongly feel every institution must have rules and regulations for the smooth functioning of day to day activities, It is not a joke to handle a large student population coming to study at Aloysius, not all are in the right spirit especially those who studied in all boys or all girls high school ,and I am bet sure that SAC is well equipped to handle this.
I only request the policy makers to encourage healthy interaction among boys and girls is as a rule and stay liberal that will encourage students to grow as individuals.

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Lancy, Mangalore

I support the stand taken by St. Aloysius PU College management. Rightly said, if students cannot follow the rules and regulations of the college where they study, they are not fit to be in the campus.

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Suhan Alva, Mangalore

Today whatever I am it's because of the support of my institution that is St.Aloysius PU college, it has always been there for the support of its students and the Alumni,and today there is this rumour going on about my college and I strongly disagree with it

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Chidananda Murthy, Mangalore/USA

Sir,

You don't have to tolerate this nuisance and fight a PR battle. Please call the parents of every ward. Ask them sign a declaration to accept the rulebook on behalf of their ward. If they disagree, allow them to take their kid out to wherever they like. Let us see how many parents will act.

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John R Lobo, Kaikamba / Dubai

Once you come out from college you will come to know value of education. Your rich friends will not rescue you people at all. Your rich friends either go to Gulf or any foreign countries with the help of IMMDT family members or BIZ man sons will marry at the age of 22-23 and will settling in their BIZ & family life. don't be influenced with Politicians or rich children and become burden to parents.Ultimate lesson is your hand will be in your head!!!!

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Arun Menezes, Kallianpur \ Udupi

If it is true as reported by the media that the girls are prohibited to talk or mingle with boys in the campus,to wear skirts,talk on mobile phones etc,etc,then what is the point in having a co-ed. Better have a girls and boys college separately, the rules seem to be ridiculous and primitive.

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Roshan Saldanha, Mangalore

Being an ex-aloysian, I can vouch for a dignified and glorious academic result and rapport of St Aloysius Institution. If there is any misbehavior reported of the students, it is the duty of parents to take care of their kids. Parents are first teacher of their child. We cannot blame the place of education for any personal desires. Place of education should not be taken for granted. The new generation requires a lot of attention and guidance from parents. As an ex-Aloysian I always support the institution and stand by its values. Hats of to all Jesuits and all those who work with this institution for their tremendous service.

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Well wisher, Mangalore

Too much restrictions too bad..

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Allen, Mangaluru

It is a common practice that when people needs an admission for their ward in a good Educational Institution they come begging for it and once they are in, they start all sorts of drama!

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Sundari Ashoknagar, Mangalore

The value of education is felt only when a person is struggling to lead a comfortable life in later years. When they lead student life, they take everything light, not serious about future.Value added education is a boon to the society. Please do not mind about rumours. You please continue your good work.

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Clifford, Mangalore

Students who can not follow the rules and regulations of the college should be out of the campus.

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