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.
All-women crew, one Delhi night, and a question called Chunni

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…

May 29, 2026

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…

May 28, 2026

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,…

May 26, 2026

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…

May 25, 2026

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…

May 24, 2026

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,…

May 23, 2026

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,…

May 19, 2026

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…

May 18, 2026

Phulkari, dhol and the scent of Punjab’s slow tandoor

Punjab Da Swad , a 10-day festival at Novotel, celebrates Punjab’s rich culinary traditions with slow-cooked classics, live counters, and…

May 15, 2026