Woman are still the most deprived societal group: Special on India's National Women's Day In India, February 13 is observed as National Women's Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu who was a freedom fighter, political leader and poetess. She had a sweet and melodious voice and was often called the “Nightingale of India”. The observance is meant to recognize the significant contributions in various walks of life besides raising awareness about gender disparities, insensitivity, inequities and challenges being faced by women. Many countries celebrate both their women's national days and international day. Even in the western world gender inequities exist. Some women activists and supporters raise question like: What does it really mean to observe a special awareness day? Is it a day when by some fake signal are given that women have been given their rightful place in society by organising events of honouring few of them? Many others feel ...