Whole Numbers And Half Truths by Rukmini S.
An investigative look at how statistics shape public life and policy in contemporary India, showing how selective measures, definitions and data gaps can distort reality. Through case studies on poverty, health, education and economic indicators, it explains how sampling methods, flawed metrics and political incentives produce misleading headlines and policy choices, and argues for greater transparency, better measurement and humility when translating numbers into narratives. The book urges readers to treat official data with skepticism and to combine quantitative evidence with on-the-ground reporting to understand social problems fully.
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