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
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, and creating stories across books, films, and audio
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, and a 26-year journey shaped by resilience
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 extreme heat, with delayed treatment and poor awareness increasing the risk of lifelong disability and death
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 homestyle flavours
Radisson Blu Plaza’s ‘Flavours of India’ celebrates regional street food traditions
At NYC Restaurant, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport’s four-part brunch series recreates India’s regional street food cultures through live stations, immersive décor, and traditional flavours served in a luxury setting
Delhi doctors treat rare bone cancer in ventilator-bound teen
The 17-year-old was admitted in septic shock after battling breathlessness for over a year
Krishna Gautam on cinema and self-discovery
The Delhi-born actor reflects on navigating Mumbai, early struggles, and learning through experience, as she builds her craft across films and music videos while gradually carving out creative independence in a competitive industry
‘Liver disease risk may begin before birth’
Doctors warn that metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease may originate as early as the prenatal stage, with parental health, obesity, and lifestyle factors shaping long-term risk, even as rising cases globally and in urban India point to a growing public health concern