Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has emerged as the firm favourite in a poll of 3,000 women as she clinched the title for the most inspirational role model for businesswomen.

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London: Novelist J K Rowling has been credited for the first time as producer on the latest film adaptation of her Harry Potter series, which possibly leaves the author in line to win an Oscar.

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