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
From Delhi theatre to national recognition: Harsh Mayar’s journey on screen
The actor reflects on early struggles, a breakthrough role, family support and why staying grounded matters more than awards
Two exhibitions trace Seema Kohli’s evolving dialogue with body, memory and the sacred
The paired shows map four decades of the artist’s exploration of myth, material and lived experience
Actor and producer Vikas Kumar on storytelling beyond the screen
From theatre and television to immersive audio, Vikas Kumar reflects on listening, discipline and storytelling beyond the visual
Delhi: Father donates part of his liver to treat rare genetic disorder
A life-saving transplant for a one-year-old, whose progressive liver failure and heart condition left no option but urgent surgery
Flipkart Republic Day Sale from January 17; iPhone 17 drops below Rs 75,000
Early deals, exchange benefits and bank offers push down the price of Apple’s latest flagship ahead of the sale
Shammi Narang: The voice that shaped Indian television — and still guides the city
From Doordarshan newsrooms to metro stations and heritage sites, Shammi Narang reflects on authority, restraint and the enduring power of sound
A desert in motion: architect Mansi Trehan’s paintings at Bikaner House
At a debut solo exhibition in Delhi, an architect-artist explores sand, memory and movement through textured abstraction
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