Suresh Pattali is a veteran journalist who has worked with several Indian and international newspapers. Based in Dubai, he presently works as the Senior Editor of a UAE national daily. His career spanning 40 years has produced a few world exclusives, including the first comprehensive interview with Aung San Suu Kyi after the Myanmar leader was released from 15 years of incarceration. His exclusive reportage about the sad predicament of dozens of Indian nurses taken hostage in Iraq by militants in 2014 spurred New Delhi to launch a daring rescue mission. Suresh has been awarded twice in Dubai for best feature writing. He also has a sharp eye for visuals which has earned him several international awards in photography.