A day after International Wom­en’s Day, it is time for introspection, some sobriety and there’s a need to take a good hard look at the times - what they truly mean for women and whether all the events obfuscate some real, uncomfortable truths.

Over the past week, we have seen a number of events being organised around Women’s Day - while most of them got over yesterday, a few are ongoing ‘celebrations’. Numerous brands are cashing in on the attention any woman-related issue attracts and have floated their campaigns. But not all causes are frivolous - there are a few well-meaning initiatives that help put the spotlight on women achievers who may have been neglected.