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Stop Manufacturing Us! (aka SMU!)
is a student initiated online journal that pertains to the Indian education system. Here, besides getting to read interesting articles on the education system of India, you can publish and share your own views regarding it with other concerned citizens. Visit the page on Submission Guidelines to know more about how you can submit your views.

Our weekly polls can be found near the bottom of the page above the Interesting Links section.

There are more articles than what appear on this homepage. To browse through them, go through the archives at the right bottom corner of this page.

Enjoy your stay here and remember – Read, Rate, Comment, Contribute and Tell your friends!
Showing posts with label Corruption. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Corruption. Show all posts

Friday, September 30, 2011

Rita Hayworth and the Short Term Redemption


Editor’s note – In a fun way, the author takes you into the journey of exploration into the reasons for why those in power, despite their knowledge of the mishap that their management has produced, don’t make an effort to change things.

Author’s note – It’s about time the people running things took a look around them and admitted that not everything is perfect in the country today. Only after people admit the flaws in the education system will they be able to rectify it.


Friday, September 16, 2011

Money: Sweeter than Honey?


Editor’s note – This article is different from the rest of the ones that you have read on ‘SMU!’ because the author doesn’t talk about an issue that directly relates to the education system but about the root of all the problems of our nation – Greed.

Author’s note – Everyone knows that our education system is rotten, our country is corrupt and that it is a beggars' pot. Many have given their viewpoints regarding it; Many have come up with many solutions to these viruses, but what our society needs to do is to differentiate between success and excellence and get rid of the notion that Success means nothing but MONEY and strive for EXCELLENCE! 


Friday, August 19, 2011

The Great Indian Reservation System!


Editor’s note – The author uses admirable rhetoric and interesting data to claim his stance regarding how debilitating the politically motivated large-scale, albeit masked, caste-based discrimination by the government is on the common man. The author discusses many of the ill-effects of this system not only on the individual but the welfare of the society.

Author’s note Our constitution promotes equality, yet we have reservations! Reservations were meant to uplift the lower castes but haven’t they become banks for votes for our politicians? What about the Millions who deserve to but don't get what they want? Is it fair? Isn't it injustice? I need your voice for this fight to bring about a change in our nation. Will you lend me your voice?


Friday, June 17, 2011

Anti-corruption revolution in the education system


Editor’s note – The author brings forth a few real life incidents of uninhibited corruption and unethical activities inside educational institutions that are representative of how officials at these institutions think.

Author’s note - I am a graduate in BSc Economics. Over the years I have learnt a lot about the loopholes in the Indian Education System and through this article I would like to share a few of my personal experiences.


How much exam oriented, do you think, High School(Class IX & X) and Higher Secondary School(Class XI and XII) education in CISCE-affiliated(ICSE/ISC) schools is?