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
I bring forgotten histories and women’s voices to life through dastangoi: Fouzia Dastango
Deemed India’s first woman dastangoi artist, Fouzia on reviving centuries-old tales, breaking barriers, and why storytelling is both memory and a form of resistance
Art is expression, not business, says Manish Mundra
From selling saris in Deoghar to producing Oscar entries, the corporate leader-turned-film producer has come a long way. The author and photographer champions independent Indian cinema and soulful storytelling
Boating relaunch at Purana Qila draws huge crowds
Visitors flock to the 16th-century monument as ASI revives the long-awaited facility after nine years
Muzaffar Ali: The poet of cinema who painted Umrao Jaan with patience and pain
The filmmaker on Rekha’s miracle performance, the soul of Awadh, and why true art cannot be rushed
OnePlus 15 5G: Expected launch, features, and price details
The OnePlus 15 5G mobile will likely launch early next year in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Here’s everything you need to know
Oppo launches Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition with festive design, colour-changing body
Available at Rs 39,999, the OPPO Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chip and available in 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
The Hungry Caterpillar: Apoorva Shroff’s bamboo vision for sustainable design
At Ashoka University, the Hungry Caterpillar project turns bamboo, 3D-printed kitchens, and recycled plastic furniture into a living lesson in sustainability
Sudipto Sen on cinema, conflict and controversy
The national award-winning director reflects on his journey from Siliguri to success in mainstream cinema