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
India sees modest dip in pollution, but Delhi AQI remains dangerously volatile
Despite a slight national improvement in PM2.5 levels, seasonal spikes, weak policy implementation and regional factors continue to keep Delhi’s AQI hazardous
Delhi’s vibrant street markets
A lively glimpse into Delhi’s iconic street markets, where shopping, culture and everyday life come together in a vibrant, unforgettable experience
Wild Grass: Reimagining the village as a site of change and continuity
At Eikowa Contemporary, a group exhibition curated by Yash Vikram brings together five artists to reflect on the shifting realities of rural India amid migration, climate change, and development
Delhi: Doctors perform kidney transplant on HIV-positive patient
A complex living donor transplant highlights how advances in HIV care and surgical protocols are expanding access to life-saving procedures
Hina Rizvi Haider: carrying forward a legacy of Urdu poetry
From a literary household in Lucknow to finding her voice through ghazals, spiritual themes and social verse, Hina Rizvi Haider is emerging as a reflective and heartfelt voice in contemporary Urdu poetry
Pancha-Tattva: Reconnecting with material through art, design and architecture
An inaugural exhibition at Gallery Kolkata’s New Delhi space brings together artists, architects, and designers to explore the elemental relationship between maker and material
Shabeena Adeeb: the voice redefining contemporary Urdu poetry
From small poetry gatherings in Kanpur to international mushairas, Shabeena Adeeb has emerged as one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary Urdu poetry. Known for her emotive performances and lyrical style, she continues to inspire audiences with verses rooted in love, humanity, and social truth
Experts push easier access to nicotine gums to boost smoking cessation in India
Doctors say regulated nicotine replacement therapy is far safer than cigarettes and can significantly improve quit rates