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
Asthma cases rise among children in North India amid seasonal shift
Doctors link surge to pollen, pollution, and temperature changes as experts urge early diagnosis and proper treatment
From music videos to meaningful cinema, Kashika Kapoor charts her own path
The young actor reflects on her early struggles, her socially driven debut, and the discipline shaping her career
Over 80% Delhi residents unaware that blood in stool is warning sign of colon cancer: Survey
Nationwide colon cancer audit highlights widespread self-medication, poor awareness, and lifestyle risks delaying early diagnosis
Shankar Shad Mushaira: a celebration of Urdu poetry
A pan-India line-up of poets gathers in Delhi for the 57th Shankar Shad Mushaira, celebrating the enduring spirit of Urdu shayari
Shakeel Azmi: poetry born from pain, not place
From a childhood marked by loss to shaping powerful lyrics in socially driven cinema, Shakeel Azmi reflects on poetry as an inner calling, his journey as a lyricist, and the fading presence of literary depth in Bollywood songs
India sees modest dip in pollution, but Delhi AQI remains dangerously volatile
Despite a slight national improvement in PM2.5 levels, seasonal spikes, weak policy implementation and regional factors continue to keep Delhi’s AQI hazardous
Delhi’s vibrant street markets
A lively glimpse into Delhi’s iconic street markets, where shopping, culture and everyday life come together in a vibrant, unforgettable experience
Wild Grass: Reimagining the village as a site of change and continuity
At Eikowa Contemporary, a group exhibition curated by Yash Vikram brings together five artists to reflect on the shifting realities of rural India amid migration, climate change, and development