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Reasons for Secondary School Dropout in India
Most common reasons found across the country. You don’t need to run another household survey.
January 9, 2026
“The Number Went Up” Is Not Analysis - Do Better Than a Bot
Why analysts should take responsibility for interpretation, not hide behind neutral-sounding statements that help no one decide anything.
January 8, 2026
Government Reports Are Apples and Oranges but You Can Still Compare Them
Definitions change, indicators drift, but the broader story often remains visible if you know what to ignore.
January 8, 2026
NAS is Not the Same as ASER (Except That They Are Both Bad in Different Ways)
What each captures, what each misses, and why arguing about which one is “better” misses the point.
January 8, 2026
Why All My MIS Dashboards Are Hilariously Useless
Decision-makers never open them; I mostly built them to make my own life easier—and then I didn’t fully trust them either.
January 6, 2026
Taking a Macroscopic Perspective of Data Management
Data plays a pivotal role in the realm of decision-making. It is essential to thus adopt a broader perspective when it comes to Data Management. This means looking at individual processes as integral components of a larger system. This bird’s-eye view of the entire system is instrumental in pinpointing areas for improvement. By implementing targeted measures, we can enhance the reliability of data and the efficiency of the system. Data Management encompasses two core elements:
January 6, 2026