Most powerful women in the world

Forbes magazine has ranked German Chancellor Angela Merkel the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen and media figures.

Aug 23, 2012 11:17 IST

Sonia Gandhi beats Michelle Obama on the list of most powerful women. The president of the Indian National Congress ranks sixth in the Forbes list of most powerful women in the world.

US First Lady Michelle Obama, who had topped the list in 2010, was No. 7 in Forbes list of most powerful women in the world.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen and media figures. She is often called the 'Iron Lady' of Europe.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is placed second in Forbes list of the most powerful women in the world.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is the third most influential woman of the world.
Oprah Winfrey, also known as the queen of the media, is the 11th most powerful women in the world. The list compiled by Forbes ranks women according to influence, the amount of money they control or earn, and media presence.
Jennifer Lopez may be one of the most powerful entertainers on the planet as she ranks 38th in Forbes list of most powerful women in the world.