Dipesh Chakrabarty is a prominent Indian professor, historian, author, researcher, and sociologist. He is known for his significant contributions to the fields of history and social sciences. His work often intersects with themes of colonialism and globalization, offering critical insights into postcolonial studies. Chakrabarty's scholarship emphasizes the importance of understanding historical narratives through diverse perspectives, particularly from the Global South. He has played a key role in redefining the discourse around history and social theory in India and beyond.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Dipesh
Island of Light, Light of the Island
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Dipesh Chakrabarty belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kolkata
Educated At: Andrew's High (H.S.) School | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | University of Calcutta | Australian National University
Occupation: anthropologist | sociologist | university teacher | author | historian
Employers: University of Chicago
Awards Received: Toynbee Prize
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 December 15, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Sagittarius 13 | 23 Sagittarius 32 | 11 Pisces 21 |
| Moon | 9 Gemini 16 | 1 Scorpio 15 | 7 Aries 18 |
| Mercury | 24 Sagittarius 35 | 4 Sagittarius 17 | 14 Aquarius 27 |
| Venus | 23 Scorpio 45 | 18 Sagittarius 9 | 29 Aquarius 50 |
| Mars | 14 Capricorn 3 | 29 Sagittarius 58 | 14 Pisces 37 |
| Jupiter | 6 Capricorn 26 | 23 Cancer 21 | 23 Capricorn 29 |
| Saturn | 6 Virgo 42 | 25 Pisces 19 | 2 Virgo 39 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 47 | 28 Taurus 30 | 26 Gemini 32 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 53 | 29 Pisces 22 | 14 Libra 38 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 23 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 14 Leo 46 |
| Rahu | 2 Taurus 19 | 13 Pisces 3 | 28 Aries 14 |
| Ketu | 2 Scorpio 19 | 13 Virgo 3 | 28 Libra 14 |
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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.Dipesh Chakrabarty's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025
