Wednesday 21 / October / 2026
Muscat: TK Mohandoss, a former sports journalist with Times of Oman, passed away on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, while on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala in Kerala, India.
TK Mohandoss worked with Times of Oman for more than 20 years, starting his innings with the publication from March 1997 until March 2017.
A leading figure in the Oman’s media landscape, Mohandoss was well-known for his work in sports journalism. After his tenure as Sports Editor at the Times of Oman, he returned to India and wrote articles for several other publications.
A member of his family confirmed that he breathed his last while on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala.
He was aged 63 and was last working with DT NEXT (Daily Thanthi) in Chennai, said Jayan Mohandos, cousin of TKM (as Mohandoss was popularly called), speaking to Times of Oman.
He added, “We had just started ascending from Pamba to Sabarimala Temple (about 5km called the Neelimala route). He suddenly collapsed and we couldn't save him in spite of giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
TKM will always be remembered for his decades of dedication to sports journalism in Times of Oman and across the Sultanate. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
He is survived by his wife, Bindu, and his daughter, Sanjana.
In a social media post, TKM’s daughter Sanjana, announced that the funeral will be held at Guruvayoor’s Kottappadi Public funeral place today 2 pm (21.10.2026).
