Kumar Ketkar is an Indian writer, politician, and former journalist, known for his critical stance against the BJP, RSS, and Shiv Sena. He has served as the Chief Editor of Dainik Divya Marathi and has worked with major publications like The Economic Times, Loksatta, The Observer, and Maharashtra Times. Nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2018, he faced criticism for his political alignment post-journalism. Ketkar has reported on significant global events and has been honored with multiple awards including the Padma Shri in 2001 and has published various books in Marathi.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 351 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Kumar
son, young man
Read Full Kumar Name AnalysisJanuary 7, 1946 Facts
Generation Group
Kumar Ketkar belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Occupation: journalist | politician | writer
Employers: The Economic Times | Dainik Divya Marathi | Loksatta | The Observer | Maharashtra Times
Awards Received: Padma Shri in literature and education
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for January 7, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16 Capricorn 49 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 6 Aries 26 |
| Moon | 6 Pisces 48 | 27 Aries 1 | 26 Capricorn 12 |
| Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 22 | 28 Sagittarius 58 | 3 Aries 57 |
| Venus | 10 Capricorn 52 | 4 Pisces 47 | 19 Aries 42 |
| Mars | 25 Cancer 46 | 29 Cancer 32 | 20 Cancer 1 |
| Jupiter | 25 Libra 24 | 12 Gemini 33 | 24 Libra 20 |
| Saturn | 22 Cancer 15 | 15 Pisces 0 | 18 Cancer 25 |
| Uranus | 14 Gemini 12 | 23 Taurus 30 | 13 Gemini 57 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 37 | 27 Pisces 24 | 7 Libra 17 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 9 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 9 Leo 34 |
| Rahu | 29 Gemini 7 | 1 Aries 8 | 24 Gemini 56 |
| Ketu | 29 Sagittarius 7 | 1 Libra 8 | 24 Sagittarius 56 |
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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.Kumar Ketkar's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025
