Asis Datta is an acclaimed Indian biochemist, molecular biologist, and genetic engineer, recognized for his significant contributions to the field of genetically modified foods and enhancing food nutritional security. He served as the founding Director of the National Institute of Plant Genome Research and discovered genes that help prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables. He has received prestigious awards including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award and the Padma Shri in 1999, as well as the Padma Bhushan in 2008 for his outstanding scientific contributions.
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Meaning of the name - Asis
blessing, hope
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Asis Datta belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: West Bengal
Educated At: University of Calcutta
Occupation: geneticist | biochemist
Employers: Jawaharlal Nehru University | University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan in science & engineering | Padma Shri in science & engineering | TWAS Prize for Biology | Om Prakash Bhasin Award | G.D. Birla Award for Scientific Research | Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
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Ephemeris for February 2, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 45 | 14 Aquarius 6 | 3 Taurus 24 |
| Moon | 29 Taurus 53 | 9 Aries 21 | 14 Taurus 47 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 43 | 9 Aquarius 15 | 16 Taurus 17 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 47 | 28 Pisces 46 | 16 Aries 14 |
| Mars | 8 Gemini 1 | 19 Cancer 59 | 13 Cancer 48 |
| Jupiter | 23 Leo 4 | 11 Gemini 16 | 17 Leo 1 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 19 | 17 Pisces 32 | 23 Gemini 25 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 52 | 23 Taurus 17 | 6 Gemini 52 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 3 | 28 Pisces 1 | 2 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 28 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 6 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 6 Leo 27 | 29 Pisces 45 | 2 Leo 9 |
| Ketu | 6 Aquarius 27 | 29 Virgo 45 | 2 Aquarius 9 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Asis Datta's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025
