Dr. V. K. Iya is an esteemed Indian nuclear scientist, known as the founding father of India's radioisotope programme. Born on September 16, 1927, he served as the first head of the DAE's radioisotope and radiation technology programme and was a Group Director at BARC from 1974 to 1987. Recognized for his contributions, he received multiple lifetime achievement awards, including the DAE Homi Bhabha award in 2009. He played a pivotal role in establishing various organizations and initiatives related to nuclear science and technology in India.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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September 16, 1927 Facts
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Dr. V. K. Iya belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Vadodara
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Awards Received: DAE Homi Bhabha Life Time Achievement Award (2009) | NAARRI Life Time Achievement Award (1995) | Indian Nuclear Society Life Time Achievement Award (2004)
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 September 16, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 22 Virgo 24 | 23 Virgo 39 | 0 Capricorn 26 |
Moon | 28 Taurus 4 | 17 Cancer 4 | 20 Sagittarius 9 |
Mercury | 3 Libra 45 | 26 Virgo 7 | 20 Sagittarius 59 |
Venus | 13 Virgo 41 | 26 Leo 2 | 16 Scorpio 18 |
Mars | 3 Libra 41 | 25 Libra 57 | 10 Sagittarius 32 |
Jupiter | 29 Pisces 16 | 20 Cancer 26 | 25 Pisces 26 |
Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 48 | 28 Pisces 46 | 12 Sagittarius 53 |
Uranus | 1 Aries 47 | 1 Gemini 26 | 29 Pisces 34 |
Neptune | 27 Leo 41 | 0 Aries 56 | 29 Leo 4 |
Pluto | 16 Cancer 57 | 1 Aquarius 32 | 16 Cancer 24 |
Rahu | 23 Gemini 18 | 17 Pisces 49 | 18 Gemini 6 |
Ketu | 23 Sagittarius 18 | 17 Virgo 49 | 18 Sagittarius 6 |
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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.Dr. V. K. Iya's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025