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
Strings of eternity: Abhay Rustum Sopori’s journey of music, mysticism, and legacy
From the Kashmir valley to the global stage, the santoor maestro weaves a 300 year old tradition, one melody at a time
A timeless taste: Chicken Inn’s journey from Delhi to Gurugram
The establishment, which began in 1960 on Pandara Road, has shifted base to millennium city
Delhi gave me the exposure, journalism gave me voice: says Varun Soni, author of India Beyond Metros
Delhi gave me the exposure, journalism gave me voice: says Varun Soni, author of India Beyond Metros
Varun’s journey from journalism to being a writer is a story of India’s hidden gems; his books offer travellers a guide to 50 lesser-known cities that are rich in culture, heritage, and natural beauty
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
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
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
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
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