India, Sept. 22 -- For many working women, pregnancy comes with questions about slowing down, stepping back from professional responsibilities or finding the "right time" to start a family. For Noida-based entrepreneur Diksha Kuriyal, however, pregnancy has unfolded alongside client meetings, business decisions, gym sessions and the everyday responsibilities of running a company.

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Kuriyal, 31, is the founder and CEO of TechQilla Pvt. Ltd., a growth and branding agency based in Noida. Originally from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, she has been leading the company as CEO and director since founding it five years ago. ...