Muscat: Times of Oman is mourning the passing of former colleague TK Mohandoss, a respected sports journalist who played an important role in the newspaper’s editorial and digital operations over more than two decades.
He died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala in Kerala, India. He was 63.
Mohandoss is survived by his wife, Bindu, and daughter, Sanjana.
He joined Times of Oman in March 1997 as a member of the sports department and went on to build a career spanning more than 20 years with the newspaper.
He later served as Sports Editor, contributing to the newsroom’s transition from print to digital and supporting the development of its editorial and technical operations.
Throughout his career, Mohandoss earned the admiration of colleagues for his technical expertise, quiet professionalism and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Mohamed Issa Al Zadjali, Chairman of Muscat Media Group, paid tribute to the former colleague, saying: “The management and staff at Muscat Media Group express our deepest condolences on the passing of our esteemed former colleague, Mohandoss. We honour his years of dedicated service and loyalty to Times of Oman."
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
Colleagues remembered Mohandoss not only for his professional expertise but also for his humility, generosity and willingness to help others.
“Beyond his technical excellence in the newsroom, Mohandoss will be remembered for his humility, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help others. He earned the respect and affection of colleagues across generations, not only for his work but for the warmth and integrity he brought to the workplace every day,” a colleague said.
After leaving Times of Oman, Mohandoss returned to India, where he continued his career in journalism, writing for several publications.
At the time of his death, he was working with DT NEXT, published by Daily Thanthi, in Chennai, according to his cousin, Jayan Mohandoss.
Speaking to Times of Oman, Jayan said Mohandoss suddenly collapsed as the group began its ascent from Pamba towards the Sabarimala Temple along the Neelimala route, a trek of approximately 5km.
“He suddenly collapsed and we couldn’t save him despite performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),” Jayan said.
In a social media post, Mohandoss’s daughter, Sanjana, said his funeral was held on Wednesday at the Kottappadi public funeral ground in Guruvayur, Kerala.
Mohandoss will be remembered for his decades of service to Times of Oman, his contribution to sports journalism in the Sultanate and the lasting respect he earned among colleagues who worked alongside him.