Discussion on Whole Numbers and Half Truths

CEDA brings to you a discussion on the book: Whole Numbers and Half Truths by Rukmini S. 

Abstract: What do numbers tell us about India? Data is aplenty but opacity remains high, access is restricted and understanding remains limited. With nearly two decades of reporting experience, data-journalism pioneer Rukmini S. brings together a clearer picture with her book “Whole Number and Half Truths”. In this book discussion, the author will be in conversation with three academics who have helped shape our understanding of socio-economic, political and scientific changes with the help of data.

Speaker’s Bio: Rukmini S. is an independent data journalist based in Chennai. In 2004, she began covering Mumbai city for the Times of India. Since 2010, she has specialised in data journalism. She was the first Data Editor of an Indian newsroom, initially at the Hindu and then at HuffPost India. She has also reported on the field from across the country. She now writes for a range of publications including Mint, IndiaSpend and the Guardian. Her pandemic podcast, The Moving Curve, won an Emergent Ventures India Covid-19 Prize in 2020. She was awarded the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman Mediaperson (Honourable Mention) in 2020 and the Likho Awards for Excellence in Media in 2019. She is the author of Whole Numbers and Half Truths.

Date: 18th January 2022
Time: 6:00 PM (IST)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/31EmkJy

The e-discussion will be followed by a Q&A session