Tahir Bhat
Tahir is the Chief Sub-Editor at Patriot and hails from north Kashmir's Kupwara district. He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His previous stints in the field of journalism over the past eight years include serving as online editor at Kashmir Life, where he covered a range of political and human-interest stories. At Patriot, he has expanded his focus to encompass the lifestyle and arts scene in Delhi, even as he has taken on additional responsibilities at the desk. If there’s news about Kashmir in Delhi, Tahir is the person to turn to for perspective and reportage. Outside of journalism, he loves travelling and exploring new places.
Posts by: Tahir Bhat
‘First deserve, then desire’: Parvin Dabas on films, success and life
The actor, director and Pro Panja League co-founder reflects on cinema, reinvention, family and the value of hard work
From Partition to Paris kitchens: Virender Singh Datta’s hospitality journey
Born in Lahore and displaced by Partition, hospitality veteran Virender Singh Datta reflects on his journey from India’s earliest hotel management classrooms to luxury hotel kitchens and culinary education, tracing the rise of modern Indian hospitality over more than five decades
Hantavirus reminder for Delhi: the danger is in the dust
As global concern grows over the Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, doctors say public awareness, rodent control, safe cleaning practices, and early medical attention remain the most effective safeguards against infection
Lal Qilaa Express brings Old Delhi flavours to Pacific Mall
The quick-service outlet by Limitless Restaurants draws on the food lanes of Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and Daryaganj
All-women crew, one Delhi night, and a question called Chunni
Ahead of Chunni’s world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival, producer-writer Jiya Bhardwaj — who has worked on films such as Fan, Tiger 3, and Dum Laga Ke Haisha — reflects on women-led filmmaking, the lived realities of women in Delhi and emotional realities shaping her cinema
Dizzy in the heatwave? That’s your brain seeking help
Neurologists and physicians are reporting a rise in patients complaining of dizziness and vertigo during the ongoing heatwave, warning that symptoms often dismissed as simple weakness may sometimes indicate dehydration, heatstroke, or more serious neurological conditions
Fine-dining wait is passé: ramen now moves at Delhi speed
The newly opened NŌDO outlet in Khan Market is attempting to reshape Delhi’s Pan-Asian dining scene through quick-service ramen, sushi, and dim sums designed for younger customers seeking convenience without compromising on flavour or traditional comfort-food elements
Eight generations, one Sarangi, and a boy from Delhi
Celebrated Sarangi player Nabeel Khan talks to Patriot about learning under legendary maestro Ustad Sabri Khan, his moment at Times Square, and introducing the rare Indian classical instrument to younger and international audiences across the world