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

Tahir Bhat -November 21, 2024

A taste of Kashmir: Jhelum food festival brings the Valley to Gurugram

A taste of Kashmir: Jhelum food festival brings the Valley to Gurugram

Chef Rahul Wali crafts a culinary journey through Kashmiri Pandit traditions, blending flavours with stories at Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram

Tahir Bhat -November 17, 2024

BombayBoy: Bringing Mumbai’s vibrant street food culture to Delhi

BombayBoy: Bringing Mumbai’s vibrant street food culture to Delhi

Nishit Dalal founded BombayBoy, a restaurant that brings the authentic flavours of Mumbai’s street food to Delhi

Tahir Bhat -November 17, 2024

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024: World’s Largest Urdu Festival

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024: World’s Largest Urdu Festival

This year’s festival will showcase over 200 artists across 40+ sessions, spread over three immersive stages. Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024 will bring together an exciting blend of Ghazals, Sufi music, Qawwali, storytelling, Mushaira, poetry recitations, and interactive sessions featuring celebrity conversations, masterclasses, and more

Tahir Bhat -November 14, 2024

Delhi Air Pollution: Primary schools closed, classes to be held online

Delhi Air Pollution: Primary schools closed, classes to be held online

Announcement came hours after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) raised the pollution mitigation level to GRAP-3, effective from Friday

Tahir Bhat -November 12, 2024

Delhi Hospital performs leadless pacemaker implantation to save 74-year-old woman

Delhi Hospital performs leadless pacemaker implantation to save 74-year-old woman

An official said that the patient was admitted in critical condition after her old pacemaker became infected, causing the infection to spread into her bloodstream

Tahir Bhat -October 22, 2024

Chinar: Discover Kashmir’s authentic cuisine and cultural heritage in Delhi

Chinar: Discover Kashmir’s authentic cuisine and cultural heritage in Delhi

Experience the rich tapestry of Kashmiri flavours at Chinar, where every dish tells a story of tradition, culture, and culinary artistry, inviting food lovers from across India to savour a slice of the valley

Tahir Bhat -October 18, 2024

Indian Culinary Forum hosts annual award show in Delhi ahead of International Chefs Day

Indian Culinary Forum hosts annual award show in Delhi ahead of International Chefs Day

17 chefs were honoured this year, with 5 ‘Chef’ Awards decided by a jury and 12 ‘Master Chef Awards’ decided through a four-day competition featuring over 150 chefs from across India

Tahir Bhat -October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024: Simple steps to enhance your mental well-being

World Mental Health Day 2024: Simple steps to enhance your mental well-being

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, emphasising the importance of mental health awareness and well-being. Here are 10 effective steps to enhance your mental well-being