India, Sept. 25 -- You've seen countless delivery partners zipping through traffic, but Puja's story might actually make you stop and stare - because when Puja shows up in her red Zomato uniform, some still can't believe it. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the Zomato delivery partner from Delhi opened up about the 'wow' reaction she gets from people almost daily. Also read | Gender Benders: A few of India's first women achievers

"People are usually surprised to see a woman delivery partner," Puja said, adding, "They say, 'Wow, a woman! Seeing you makes us proud.'" But for Puja, it was never about making a statement. It was about survival. Let's rewind to where it all started - Jharkhand.

Puja lost her father when she was just 13. ...