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
Urdu’s fading print legacy finds new life in digital revival
Once the pride of Delhi’s Urdu Bazaar, the language’s print culture declines even as new readers discover it online
‘Every story I tell must make people wonder’: Sudhanshu Rai
Sudhanshu Rai, storyteller, actor, and filmmaker, on his journey from bedtime tales to creating Detective Boomrah and beyond
Vivo launches Y19s smartphone in India with 6000mAh battery
The new Y-series device comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, Android 15-based FunTouchOS 15, and IP64 protection against dust and water
Lava launches Shark 2 4G smartphone at Rs 6,999 with larger display, 5,000mAh battery
The Lava Shark 2 4G smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T7250 chip and features a 6.75-inch HD+ display of 120Hz refresh rate, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with Type-C charging
Chef Davinder Kumar: five decades of culinary mastery
The veteran chef reflects on his 50-year journey from a young kitchen trainee to a celebrated culinary leader shaping India’s gastronomic identity
‘I always wanted to be an actor, not a star’: Govind Pandey
The seasoned actor describes the craft of acting as an ocean and, despite achieving fame and success on the silver screen, feels he’s ‘just swimming near the shore’
From Salimpur to screen: Aham Sharma’s steady rise through television
Best known for his role as ‘Karna’ in Mahabharat, the actor reflects on his journey from a small village in Bihar to Mumbai’s entertainment world
Motorola X70 Air debuts with ultra-thin frame, 4800 mAh battery, and more
Motorola launches the ultra-thin X70 Air in China with 5.99mm thickness, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 6.7-inch display, and a 4,800mAh battery