Introduction Long ago, the Vindhya mountains began growing taller and taller every day. They became so huge that they even threatened to overshadow the mighty Himalayas and block the sun’s path across the sky. The cosmic gods grew worried. If the mountains kept growing, they could disrupt the balance of the entire universe. But the gods couldn’t stop them. The Vindhyas refused to listen to anyone. They wouldn’t bow to authority or accept any requests; they simply kept rising, proud and powerful. Now, the one person the Vindhyas deeply respected was their guru, the sage Agastya. He was their teacher and held in high reverence. So, the gods turned to Agastya and asked for his help. Agastya visited the mountains. The moment the Vindhyas saw him, they humbly bowed down to greet him, full of admiration. Agastya smiled and said, “I’m so pleased with your respect and devotion.” The mountains replied, “We are honored by your presence. Please tell us how we can serve you.” Agastya said, “There’...
Introduction Ridhima had always been the kind of person who believed that hard work would speak for itself. With top grades, a degree in engineering, and a drive to excel, she entered the corporate world with ambition and optimism. But the reality she faced was far more complex. She was often the only woman in the room, especially in tech-heavy meetings. Her ideas were interrupted, credited to others, or outright dismissed. When she applied for leadership roles, feedback would often circle around vague terms like “not the right fit” or “too assertive.” Behind the glass walls of polished offices, bias lingered silently, but powerfully. Ridhima also came from a modest background, and while others leaned on networks and legacy, she built every step of her career from scratch. There were moments she doubted herself — moments when she thought about quitting, or worse, compromising her identity to fit in. She wasn’t just navigating her work — she was navigating stereotypes, silence, and syst...