Vinod Prakash Sharma (1938-2015) was a distinguished Indian malariologist and entomologist, recognized for his significant contributions to vector biology and the bioenvironmental control of malaria. His expertise in this field earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri and, in 2014, the Padma Bhushan, which is the third highest civilian award in India. Sharma's work has had a profound impact on the fight against malaria, establishing him as a key figure in public health in India.
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Meaning of the name - Vinod
joy, pleasure, entertainment
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Vinod Prakash Sharma belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Prayagraj
Occupation: entomologist | biologist | scientist
Awards Received: The Darling Foundation Prize | Padma Bhushan in science & engineering | Padma Shri in science & engineering | Om Prakash Bhasin Award
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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 April 6, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Aries 48 | 16 Aries 28 | 10 Cancer 40 |
| Moon | 27 Gemini 55 | 3 Sagittarius 22 | 24 Virgo 43 |
| Mercury | 4 Taurus 1 | 18 Pisces 51 | 22 Cancer 37 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 52 | 8 Taurus 8 | 17 Leo 13 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 47 | 27 Pisces 14 | 17 Cancer 15 |
| Jupiter | 24 Aquarius 4 | 16 Cancer 10 | 1 Pisces 57 |
| Saturn | 9 Aries 4 | 6 Aries 6 | 17 Aries 31 |
| Uranus | 12 Taurus 6 | 29 Taurus 0 | 16 Taurus 46 |
| Neptune | 19 Virgo 4 | 2 Aries 24 | 18 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 51 | 5 Aquarius 17 | 29 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 29 Scorpio 9 | 7 Pisces 7 | 24 Scorpio 30 |
| Ketu | 29 Taurus 9 | 7 Virgo 7 | 24 Taurus 30 |
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