Dr Amitabh Mitra

Amitabh Mitra is a poet, artist, and medical doctor based in East London, South Africa. He is the Head of the Trauma and Emergency Medicine Department of a tertiary hospital complex in the black township of Mdantsane. It is the second-biggest Black township after Soweto. Recently, the Department of Arts and Culture, in association with Oxfam, honoured him for his contribution and long-standing devotion to the people of Mdantsane.

December 18, 2024
Dr Amitabh Mitra
History & Culture, Politics

Spotlight: Gandhi’s Legacy in South Africa, a Forgotten Chapter

Dr. Amitabh critiques India’s insufficient comprehension of Gandhi’s influence on South Africa, urging for a more comprehensive understanding of its relationship with South Africa, exclusively for Different Truths. July...

December 11, 2024
Dr Amitabh Mitra
Memoir, Poem

A Strange Cocktail: Poetry and Scotch with Khushwant Singh in Bhutan

Dr Amitabh’s memoir explores a profound encounter with literary giant Khushwant Singh and others in the Himalayas, highlighting the lasting impact of Singh’s words, exclusively for Different Truths. Khushwant...

November 13, 2024
Dr Amitabh Mitra
Arts, Profile

A Glimpse into the Life of Lt. Gen. Jack Jacob

Dr Amitabh shares his memories with General Jack Jacob, a war hero and art enthusiast who led a multifaceted life, exclusively for Different Truths. Who says Generals can’t be...

November 6, 2024
Dr Amitabh Mitra
Cover Story, Economy, International Relations

Spotlight: Is the Hilsa Fish Diplomacy a Flawed Strategy?

Dr Amitabh warns that the ban on hilsa fish exports from Bangladesh to India is escalating tensions between the two nations, potentially threatening diplomatic and economic cooperation. An exclusive...

Spotlight: Gandhi’s Legacy in South Africa, a Forgotten Chapter

A Strange Cocktail: Poetry and Scotch with Khushwant Singh in Bhutan

A Glimpse into the Life of Lt. Gen. Jack Jacob

Spotlight: Is the Hilsa Fish Diplomacy a Flawed Strategy?

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