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
Daakroom’s letter writing carnival enthralls Delhi
Daakroom carnival, held at Gandhi Darshan, celebrates the joy of hand-written letters and art, drawing over 8,000 participants
Colour, Stone, Chintz, Grain, and Statue: A Solo Art Exhibition by Raj Shahani
The exhibition will feature a circular constellation of 27 sculptures in bronze, marble, granite, stoneware, glass, terracotta, ceramic, iron, and paper
Botanical Tapestry: Threads of Nature
This exhibition is scheduled to take place at Gallery No.5 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, commencing from October 28 and concluding on November 3, 2023
Malcha Mahal’s haunting legacy and hope for restoration
The monument, which came into focus six year ago after the death of a self-proclaimed descendant of the royal family of Awadh, is a picture of decay and neglect
Why LGBTQ+ community members are disappointed with Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage
Community members say Tuesday’s judgement comes as a setback, but the fight for legal recognition of same-sex marriage will go on
Solo Show of Paintings by Hemraj
The exhibition features over a dozen mammoth paintings, immersed in a dense and colorful suite of imagery. Hem Raj's works explore the duality of absence and presence, creating an enigmatic look and fee
Delhi half marathon 2023: Kenya’s Daniel, Ethiopia’s Almaz shine at elite race
The 18th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon unfolded on the vibrant streets of India's capital city, attracting a staggering 36,000 participants from across the globe
Sarangi Legacy 2023: A celebration of dance and music
The festival of music and dance will commence at 7 PM on October 26 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi