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
‘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
‘The knife must be flexible’: a café story
Run entirely by visually impaired youth, Café Beyond Eyes in RK Puram is redefining inclusion through skill-based training and employment, offering a model where independence, confidence, and opportunity take centre stage beyond the limitations of sight
Delhi hospital helps leukemia patient safely deliver baby on Mother’s Day
The woman was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the fifth month of pregnancy
Delhi hospital cures five-year-old of Thalassemia through complex half-match transplant
The child from Jaipur is now transfusion-free after undergoing a rare haploidentical bone marrow transplant at Max Patparganj
24-hour-old newborn undergoes life-saving heart surgery in Delhi
Early diagnosis and rapid surgical intervention prove critical in life-threatening congenital condition at Fortis Escorts Okhla
Chahatt Khanna on resilience, reinvention, and redefining success in the public eye
The actor reflects on early struggles, single motherhood, industry pressures, and a shift towards meaningful work
Five places to swim in Delhi this summer
From professional lanes to neighbourhood pools, South Delhi offers varied swimming spots that combine accessibility, coaching, and comfort, giving residents a refreshing escape from the city’s relentless summer heat
Rangeelo Rajasthan brings desert cuisine to Gurugram hotel tables
Rangeelo Rajasthan Festival at Crowne Plaza recreates regional flavours with traditional dishes and live stations