Our W-Power list strives to feature such superwomen—ladies who have taken charge, coped with crises and scripted their success. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it is representative of women from diverse fi elds like business and science, entertainment to social impact and sport. Varsha Meghani explains how an insatiable hunger, a strong work ethic, the ability to persist, their integrity and humble demeanour are the common factors that bind them together