Koduru Ishwara Varaprasad Reddy is an Indian entrepreneur born on November 17, 1948. He is the founder of Shantha Biotechnics, a vaccine manufacturing company, significantly impacting the field of biomedicine. In recognition of his contributions to science and engineering, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005 by the Government of India. Additionally, he has received honorary doctorates from multiple universities, acknowledging his pioneering efforts in biotechnology.
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Meaning of the name - Ki
The meaning of Ki can vary depending on its origin and individual interpretation. It could symbolize: * **Beginning:** From the Japanese word 'ki' meaning 'energy' or 'spirit'. * **Strength:** From the Korean word 'ki' meaning 'energy' or 'power'. * **Life:** From the Chinese word 'qi' (pronounced 'chi') meaning 'life force' or 'vital energy'. * **Small, Tiny:** From the Japanese word 'chi' meaning 'small' or 'tiny'.
Read Full Ki Name AnalysisNovember 17, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
K.I. Varaprasad Reddy belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Sri Venkateshwara University | Gitam University | Vignan University
Occupation: businessperson
Employers: Shantha Biotechnics
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan (2005)
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 November 17, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Scorpio 16 | 25 Scorpio 36 | 13 Aquarius 32 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 33 | 27 Libra 34 | 3 Aries 52 |
| Mercury | 11 Scorpio 17 | 1 Sagittarius 50 | 13 Aquarius 37 |
| Venus | 19 Libra 49 | 13 Scorpio 30 | 25 Capricorn 25 |
| Mars | 23 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 22 Aquarius 51 |
| Jupiter | 0 Capricorn 23 | 25 Cancer 6 | 17 Capricorn 45 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 53 | 25 Pisces 9 | 4 Virgo 49 |
| Uranus | 29 Gemini 52 | 29 Taurus 37 | 26 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 13 | 29 Pisces 30 | 15 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 33 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 15 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 3 Taurus 47 | 14 Pisces 30 | 29 Aries 42 |
| Ketu | 3 Scorpio 47 | 14 Virgo 30 | 29 Libra 42 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.K.I. Varaprasad Reddy's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
