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
Hina Rizvi Haider: carrying forward a legacy of Urdu poetry
From a literary household in Lucknow to finding her voice through ghazals, spiritual themes and social verse, Hina Rizvi Haider is emerging as a reflective and heartfelt voice in contemporary Urdu poetry
Pancha-Tattva: Reconnecting with material through art, design and architecture
An inaugural exhibition at Gallery Kolkata’s New Delhi space brings together artists, architects, and designers to explore the elemental relationship between maker and material
Shabeena Adeeb: the voice redefining contemporary Urdu poetry
From small poetry gatherings in Kanpur to international mushairas, Shabeena Adeeb has emerged as one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary Urdu poetry. Known for her emotive performances and lyrical style, she continues to inspire audiences with verses rooted in love, humanity, and social truth
Experts push easier access to nicotine gums to boost smoking cessation in India
Doctors say regulated nicotine replacement therapy is far safer than cigarettes and can significantly improve quit rates
Asian seafood festival brings coastal flavours to Delhi
Eros Hotel’s Empress of China hosts a curated celebration of Thai, Chinese and Japanese seafood cuisine
Pre-term newborn undergoes life-saving cardiac procedure within 40 minutes of birth in Delhi
Doctors at Fortis Escorts Okhla performed a minimally invasive balloon aortic valvotomy within the critical “golden hour” after the baby was born
Kashmir’s pride, Delhi Capitals’ pace bet: Auqib Nabi Dar reflects on Ranji triumph and India ambitions
From Baramulla to a record Ranji season, the fast bowler looks ahead to the IPL and beyond
From Shahjahanabad’s lanes to global mushairas, Iqbal Ashhar carries Urdu’s legacy
From the lanes of Old Delhi to international stages, the poet reflects on Urdu’s cultural roots, fading readership, and poetry’s place in a digital age