Gurdev Khush, born on August 22, 1935, is an agricultural engineer and geneticist recognized for his significant contributions to increasing and improving global rice supplies. Alongside Henry Beachell, he received the World Food Prize in 1996 due to his achievements during a time of rising global population. His work has been vital in addressing food security challenges resulting from population growth.
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Meaning of the name - Gurdev
God of the Guru, divine teacher
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Gurdev Khush belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Rurkee
Educated At: Punjab Agricultural University | University of California, Davis
Occupation: geneticist | agronomist | farmer
Awards Received: Padma Shri in science & engineering | Fellow of the Royal Society | Borlaug Award | Japan Prize | World Food Prize | Wolf Prize in Agriculture
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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 August 22, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Leo 39 | 29 Leo 51 | 27 Scorpio 27 |
| Moon | 17 Gemini 43 | 23 Leo 4 | 26 Virgo 34 |
| Mercury | 10 Virgo 46 | 11 Leo 50 | 16 Scorpio 25 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 21 | 26 Cancer 27 | 10 Libra 47 |
| Mars | 13 Scorpio 55 | 9 Libra 56 | 17 Capricorn 17 |
| Jupiter | 15 Scorpio 43 | 16 Cancer 9 | 2 Sagittarius 23 |
| Saturn | 7 Pisces 37 | 0 Aries 30 | 3 Pisces 47 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 28 | 1 Gemini 23 | 2 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 13 Virgo 43 | 1 Aries 34 | 16 Virgo 31 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 31 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 27 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 52 | 19 Pisces 7 | 15 Capricorn 6 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 52 | 19 Virgo 7 | 15 Cancer 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.Gurdev Khush's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025
