the Work/Labour Faultline:
We are moving towards a brief hiatus. Our recall of the kaam versus shram debate, which would begin a long silence on the issue of child labour, is a good place to mark a pause on this journey. Will be back soon....
Baroque
Hosted by vijayalakshmi balakrishnan, Baroque offers a thoughtful space for reflection on the complex world of public policy. The title itself is a metaphor for a deliberate pause-a moment to step out of the daily rush, consider the path already traveled, and use that perspective to see the road ahead more clearly. Each episode is built around conversations with influential figures who have shaped policy from various angles. You’ll hear their personal stories and the lessons learned from their unique journeys, moving beyond abstract theory to the real art and craft of decision-making that affects communities and nations. This podcast sits at the intersection of business and the non-profit spirit, exploring how policy is formulated, challenged, and implemented. It’s not about quick takes or headlines, but about the deeper narratives and human experiences behind systemic change. Tune in for a series that values depth over speed, offering listeners a chance to engage with the nuanced thinking that guides our shared societal structures. For more, you can reach out via baroquepodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
Questioning Claims or Questioning Intentions? Backstory of the term advocacy statistics
Making the argument, that children out of school are working, required the presentation of information to back the claim. These statistics, use a range of definitions, some more liberal than others. Reason and evidence,…
Intertwined Tales: Foundation of a public argument
When writing the story of education, it becomes impossible, to not address the issue of child labour. Just as when telling the story of child labour, it is not feasible, to not engage with the education system. The two t…
August 24, 1789 and 1991: When The World Changed Quietly.
August 24, is one of those days, when the world changes, quietly. In 1789, the French Assembly, proclaimed freedom of speech on August 24th. And three days later on August 27th, the Assembly, finally accepted, the Lafaye…
Veiled Future: What awaits girls and women who want education and their place in the sun
The replacement of the democratically elected government with a faith-led autocracy, in Afghanistan has been met with shock and awe. Mainstream media conversations have raised the possibility of the return to the dark da…
Blended Financing & Anticipating the State's Response
Here, we take a look at the last years of educational financing, with the integration of new private sector sources, through the lens of State responsibility. Further Reading Convergence Blog Post: Unlocking Financing fo…
Anticipating State Behaviour: What the first year of the New Education Policy tells us about the Future
Context is a powerful predictor of State Behaviour. What Context does not do however, is help us identify which areas, will receive more state attention. Further Readings Keynes, J.M. (1919) The Economic Consequences of…
One chart that tells the convoluted story of progress
The National Family Health Survey began life in 1991. It would soon gain credibility and acceptance. What makes the NFHS particularly valuable, has been its ability to shed light on difficult to measure facets of state-s…
Recalling a day of reckoning in India's Parliament
Data collection and analysis, present facets of realities. Those facets, have the potential to spotlight both the success and the failures. They thus have the potential to hold accountable the powerful. On April 10th 200…
Importance of Strategic Autonomy for Data Credibility: NSSO & Census
The Census and NSSO are pillars of the Indian Statistical system. Though the system has colonial roots, the establishment of the National Sample Survey Organisation, in 1950 with strategic autonomy, coded into its DNA ga…
