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

Tahir Bhat -January 5, 2026

Survival over stardom: Rahul Dev on loss, discipline and starting again

Survival over stardom: Rahul Dev on loss, discipline and starting again

More than two decades after his debut, the actor reflects on an industry that moves on quickly

Tahir Bhat -January 2, 2026

From Delhi to New York City Hall, Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor, promising a new era for New Yorkers

From Delhi to New York City Hall, Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor, promising a new era for New Yorkers

Mamdani thanked his parents for bringing him to New York, name-checking family ties that run through Kampala and Delhi

Tahir Bhat -December 30, 2025

Indian cinema in 2025 was not losing ground — it was recalibrating

Indian cinema in 2025 was not losing ground — it was recalibrating

From spectacle to sincerity, the year revealed how audiences across languages rediscovered trust in storytelling

Tahir Bhat -December 30, 2025

CES 2026: LG unveils UltraGear evo gaming monitors with 5K AI upscaling

CES 2026: LG unveils UltraGear evo gaming monitors with 5K AI upscaling

The new UltraGear evo lineup includes a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch Mini LED display, and a 52-inch ultra-wide monitor with on-device AI upscaling

Tahir Bhat -December 29, 2025

Delhi govt exploring collaboration with IIT-Kanpur to find pollution sources using AI: Sirsa

Delhi govt exploring collaboration with IIT-Kanpur to find pollution sources using AI: Sirsa

The proposed tie-up aims to use AI-driven data analysis for precise source identification and targeted pollution control measures across the capital

Tahir Bhat -December 23, 2025

NSD to host Winter Theatre Festival 2025 from December 26

NSD to host Winter Theatre Festival 2025 from December 26

A celebration of theatre’s power to entertain, reflect, and connect through humour, music, and folk storytelling

Tahir Bhat -December 22, 2025

Stress, IT jobs, and lifestyle fuel rise in male infertility in India

Stress, IT jobs, and lifestyle fuel rise in male infertility in India

Experts say long hours, poor sleep, and gym supplements are driving a 20–25% surge among men aged 31–35

Tahir Bhat and Patriot Bureau -December 22, 2025

Fog, smog snarl travel in Delhi as over 150 flights delayed, AQI stays very poor

Fog, smog snarl travel in Delhi as over 150 flights delayed, AQI stays very poor

Weather agencies have warned that foggy and hazy conditions are likely to continue for at least two more days across north India