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
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
This hotel brunch takes city streets inside
Through live counters, regional décor, and interactive cooking stations, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport’s ‘Flavours of India’ brunch series attempts to recreate the nostalgia, diversity, and energy of Indian street-food traditions across cuisines from North, South, East, and West India
One heartbreak, three forms: the quiet cinema of AK Srikanth
AK Srikanth, the man behind Soul Cages, Slow Rivers, and A Song for Eresha talks about atmospheric storytelling, global audiences, and creating stories across books, films, and audio
Preeti Jhangiani on cinema, comeback, and carving her own path
From the music video phenomenon of Yeh Hai Prem to working across Indian cinema, the actor reflects on stardom, motherhood, and a 26-year journey shaped by resilience
Delhi’s young are having strokes — and the heat isn’t helping
Doctors are reporting a rise in stroke cases among people aged 18–44 due to stress, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, pollution, and extreme heat, with delayed treatment and poor awareness increasing the risk of lifelong disability and death