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
‘Folk artistes are storytellers of our ancestors’, says Malini Awasthi
Malini Awasthi talks to Patriot about why India’s folk traditions continue to speak across generations
Unboxed 2.0: Delhi exhibition showcases queer artists beyond labels and stereotypes
Featuring over 20 LGBTQIA+ artists from across India, Unboxed 2.0 at The LaLiT New Delhi explores mythology, faith, family, memory and identity
Delhi: Pregnant women particularly vulnerable during heatwaves, say doctors
Doctors warn that expectant mothers and unborn babies face heightened health risks as soaring temperatures increase chances of dehydration, heat exhaustion and reduced placental blood flow
Dance has always been my true calling: Revati Mahurkar
The noted dancer, actor and model talks to Patriot about her breakthrough with Qatal, Kathak training and finding her place in Bollywood
Delhi doctors treat two Papua New Guinea children with rare spinal birth defects
The children, who had lived with paralysis and bladder dysfunction since birth, underwent complex neurosurgical procedures at Max Smart Hospital in Saket
Aqua Paradiso: Korean artists trace water’s journey through waste and memory
At the Korean Cultural Centre India, Korean artists explore the traces of plastic, labour and technology that flow through water
Delhi: JJ cluster residents welcome housing push, but concerns remain
Questions over eligibility, livelihoods and community ties temper optimism about the new slum rehabilitation policy
Delhi: Waterlogging makes a comeback ahead of monsoon
Residents across Delhi report stagnant water, damaged roads and clogged drains despite ongoing pre-monsoon desilting drives