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

-March 12, 2026

Pre-term newborn undergoes life-saving cardiac procedure within 40 minutes of birth in Delhi

Pre-term newborn undergoes life-saving cardiac procedure within 40 minutes of birth in Delhi

Doctors at Fortis Escorts Okhla performed a minimally invasive balloon aortic valvotomy within the critical “golden hour” after the baby was born

-March 11, 2026

Kashmir’s pride, Delhi Capitals’ pace bet: Auqib Nabi Dar reflects on Ranji triumph and India ambitions

Kashmir’s pride, Delhi Capitals’ pace bet: Auqib Nabi Dar reflects on Ranji triumph and India ambitions

From Baramulla to a record Ranji season, the fast bowler looks ahead to the IPL and beyond

-March 10, 2026

From Shahjahanabad’s lanes to global mushairas, Iqbal Ashhar carries Urdu’s legacy

From Shahjahanabad’s lanes to global mushairas, Iqbal Ashhar carries Urdu’s legacy

From the lanes of Old Delhi to international stages, the poet reflects on Urdu’s cultural roots, fading readership, and poetry’s place in a digital age

-March 6, 2026

Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj bring ‘Jazbaa-E-Ishq’ to Delhi

Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj bring ‘Jazbaa-E-Ishq’ to Delhi

The March 7 concert at Bharat Mandapam promises an evening of soulful music celebrating love, companionship and artistic collaboration

-March 3, 2026

Art explores beauty in fragmentation at New Delhi exhibition

Art explores beauty in fragmentation at New Delhi exhibition

A group show at Thapar Contemporary examines disorder, endurance, and the creative potential of what remains unfinished

-February 28, 2026

Music, memory and monument: Rakesh Chaurasia prepares for Qutub Minar performance

Music, memory and monument: Rakesh Chaurasia prepares for Qutub Minar performance

The Grammy-winning flutist, Rakesh Chaurasia, reflects on legacy, collaboration and the emotional dialogue between music and heritage spaces

-February 26, 2026

Chinese New Year menu at Soy x Neung Roi blends symbolism with flavour

Chinese New Year menu at Soy x Neung Roi blends symbolism with flavour

Limited-period offering at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport presents a carefully sequenced dining experience

-February 25, 2026

Three miscarriages, one miracle: Woman overcomes recurrent pregnancy loss to embrace motherhood

Three miscarriages, one miracle: Woman overcomes recurrent pregnancy loss to embrace motherhood

Doctors say early diagnosis, IVF and specialised high-risk care helped ensure a safe delivery despite fetal growth restriction and preterm birth