Shekhar Gupta is an esteemed Indian journalist and author, born on August 26, 1957. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of ThePrint, and a columnist for Business Standard, contributing a weekly column. His extensive career includes significant roles at The Indian Express and India Today, where he writes 'National Interest'. His work was compiled in the book 'Anticipating India'. Gupta has hosted the interview show 'Walk the Talk' on NDTV and was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2009. He served as the President of the Editor's Guild of India starting in 2018.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 246 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Shekhar
peak, summit, mountain, ruler, king
Read Full Shekhar Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
Shekhar Gupta belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Palwal
Educated At: Panjab University
Occupation: journalist | author
Employers: Business Standard | Qaina
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 26, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Virgo 45 | 3 Virgo 31 | 8 Scorpio 34 |
| Moon | 13 Virgo 57 | 1 Gemini 54 | 28 Aquarius 44 |
| Mercury | 25 Virgo 11 | 21 Leo 51 | 13 Scorpio 41 |
| Venus | 7 Libra 28 | 25 Virgo 59 | 24 Sagittarius 53 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 27 | 24 Gemini 7 | 24 Libra 56 |
| Jupiter | 3 Libra 31 | 18 Gemini 19 | 17 Libra 43 |
| Saturn | 8 Sagittarius 17 | 16 Pisces 55 | 12 Sagittarius 51 |
| Uranus | 8 Leo 55 | 27 Taurus 16 | 11 Leo 34 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 22 | 29 Pisces 11 | 2 Scorpio 34 |
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 13 | 0 Aquarius 6 | 2 Virgo 2 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 8 | 8 Aries 15 | 10 Scorpio 35 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 8 | 8 Libra 15 | 10 Taurus 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Shekhar Gupta's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 September, 2024 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024
