Rukmini S is a data journalist based out of Chennai and the author of the book, Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell Us About Modern India.

She's worked with big names like The Times Of India, The Hindu and HuffPost India and is the first data editor to have worked in a newsroom.

In this podcast,

▸ Vinamre and Rukmini talk about how governments manipulate data for political advantage

▸ The reality of Delhi being a Rape Capital

▸ How much you need to spend to become the top 5% of India

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/rukmini.writes?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rukmini?t=IMBJ_6nVSfzS2oCKYqJYjw&s=09

Timestamps:

0:00 Into

1:18 How much maths is required for becoming a data journalist?

4:43 Unemployment in India is very low

9:53 Nehru's plan for Indian statistics that shocked the world

19:23 Why do politicians hide data from the public?

23:58 Was the real number of deaths in Covid kept secret?

31:24 43% of rape cases in India are false

47:03 Are Indians open to inter-caste marriage?

55:55 Only few Indians get laid

1:08:16 How much does the top 5% of India earn?

1:12:58 How can you use data to your advantage?

1:17:44 Conclusion