Power has many dimensions. It is a difficult word to define, more so when one has to consider people from across geographies and from various disciplines—politics and government, business, finance, philanthropy, religion and even crime. That is why the annual Forbes list of the world’s most powerful people is a key benchmark of global clout, listing some of the most important political leaders, industrialists and influencers of our times.
(This story appears in the 11 December, 2015 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)