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

-April 24, 2026

Heatwave pushes surge in illness as doctors warn against ignoring early symptoms

Heatwave pushes surge in illness as doctors warn against ignoring early symptoms

Cases of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke rise sharply as temperatures cross 40 degrees Celsius

-April 22, 2026

Nivedita Basu on shaping Indian television and navigating the OTT shift

Nivedita Basu on shaping Indian television and navigating the OTT shift

The television producer and content creator reflects on storytelling, industry change and the balance between creativity and commerce

-April 21, 2026

‘Once Upon a Sculptor’ traces KS Radhakrishnan’s evolving artistic journey in bronze

‘Once Upon a Sculptor’ traces KS Radhakrishnan’s evolving artistic journey in bronze

Exhibition at Saket gallery explores themes of movement, memory and identity through the artist’s iconic Maiya and Musui figures

-April 19, 2026

Delhi Police busts drug trafficking network, arrests 2 Nigerians among 4

Delhi Police busts drug trafficking network, arrests 2 Nigerians among 4

The accused were identified as Gurmeet Singh and Mukesh Kumar and Nigerian nationals Mancabo David and Emeka Emmanuel alias Peter

-April 17, 2026

World Hemophilia Day: Hidden bleeding disorder in women often goes undiagnosed, warn doctors

World Hemophilia Day: Hidden bleeding disorder in women often goes undiagnosed, warn doctors

On World Hemophilia Day, doctors say low awareness leads to missed diagnosis, raising risks for menstrual, fertility and pregnancy complications

-April 15, 2026

From Sa Re Ga Ma Pa stage to cinematic storytelling, Tia Bajpai builds a career across music and films

From Sa Re Ga Ma Pa stage to cinematic storytelling, Tia Bajpai builds a career across music and films

The singer-actor reflects on her journey from reality television to films, navigating typecasting, creative evolution, and finding balance between two artistic worlds

-April 14, 2026

Doctors save 13-year-old boy’s thumb in complex emergency replantation surgery

Doctors save 13-year-old boy’s thumb in complex emergency replantation surgery

Timely intervention and microsurgical expertise help restore function after severe chaff cutter injury

-April 13, 2026

Delhi hospital restores hearing in blind schizophrenia patient with bilateral cochlear implants

Delhi hospital restores hearing in blind schizophrenia patient with bilateral cochlear implants

Early activation and advanced implant technology help patient regain auditory connection, say doctors at Max Dwarka