India, Feb. 17 -- A routine commute home took an inspiring turn for a Delhi woman when she came across a female auto-rickshaw driver amid a sea of male drivers. Initially surprised and a bit sceptical, she hesitated before considering the ride. However, the confidence and warmth radiating from the woman behind the wheel soon put her at ease, and she decided to hop in.

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Curious about the driver's choice of profession in a male-dominated field, the passenger struck up a conversation. What she learned left a lasting impact. The driver, named Neelam, candidly shared her story-how an unsupportive husband and in-laws had made he...