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
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 2, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 45 | 13 Aquarius 51 | 4 Taurus 23 |
| Moon | 29 Taurus 53 | 24 Leo 1 | 28 Taurus 52 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 43 | 22 Aquarius 30 | 16 Taurus 5 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 47 | 20 Aquarius 19 | 17 Aries 28 |
| Mars | 8 Gemini 1 | 8 Aquarius 4 | 14 Cancer 20 |
| Jupiter | 23 Leo 4 | 17 Cancer 11 | 17 Leo 3 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 19 | 28 Pisces 43 | 23 Gemini 31 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 52 | 27 Taurus 28 | 6 Gemini 55 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 3 | 0 Aries 11 | 2 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 28 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 6 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 6 Leo 27 | 10 Pisces 26 | 2 Leo 6 |
| Ketu | 6 Aquarius 27 | 10 Virgo 26 | 2 Aquarius 6 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Asis Datta's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026
