Arumughan

Arumughan Venkitangu, a prominent folk songwriter known as the "uncrowned king of folk songs," passed away on October 3. He composed around 350 timeless folk songs that deeply resonated with Kerala's traditional culture. Arumughan's collaboration with legendary actor Kalabhavan Mani resulted in chart-topping melodies that became classics. Despite financial constraints, Arumughan's passion for music endured, and he also composed soundtracks for Malayalam films. His funeral took place in Thrissur, and his musical legacy continues to impact Kerala's cultural heritage.

A convict hurled a shoe at a judge in Kalpetta Pocso court in Wayanad on Friday after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor girl. Arumughan (55) of Kadachikunnu near Meppadi threw the footwear, apparently in a fit of rage, at additional district and sessions judge S H Panchapakesan soon after the verdict was pronounced around 12 noon, police said.

Indian referee in the FIFA panel, Rowan Arumughan says besides having top fitness and understanding of the laws of the game, a football referee also needs to perform consistently to earn the respect of the players.

An ex-serviceman drowned after the car he was travelling in plunged into Periyar in Puthenvelikkara on Friday morning.

A daily wage worker with the Aluva municipality, who was recently questioned by the police after he threatened the municipality secretary in an inebriated state, was found dead in a well at his residence on Sunday evening.

Police on Sunday recovered a knife and an iron rod used to attack Aneesh, the victim of an honour killing that took place at Mamkulumbu in Thenkurissi. The weapons were found during evidence collection done at the house of Suresh, the second accused in the murder.

India's Rowan Arumughan, who officiated in the Lionel Messi-led Argentina versus Venezuela FIFA friendly in Kolkata in 2011, says a referee cannot afford to be star-struck. The FIFA referee termed the match at the Salt Lake Stadium his "most memorable".

Chennayin FC (CFC) registered a comfortable 4-1 win over 10-man Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC, at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on Thursday.

In an incident that has sent shockwaves across the state, a 27-year-old husband of three months, Aneesh, was hacked to death by the father and uncle of his wife, Haritha, 19, at Thenkurissi near Kuzhalmannam, in the district, on Friday.

As many as 18 Indian referees have been selected in the FIFA Refereeing International list for 2022, the All India Football Federation announced on Thursday.

District police have decided to seek the service of a special prosecutor in the alleged honour killing case in which a 27-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by the father and uncle of his wife at Thenkurissi near Kuzhalmannam in the district.

At a time when the entire football fraternity is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic, it has been "challenging" for the referees to keep themselves up and running during the lockdown period.

In a riveting game played at GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, a resolute Jamshedpur FC defence held their fort to edge ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in an Indian Super League match on Monday.

Maria Rebello became the second Indian women referee to make it to AFC Elite Panel after her name was approved by the continental body on Monday.

The district administration has come forward to address the grievances of cooking gas consumers by organizing an open forum for the consumers to present their grievances.

FC Pune City have been hit hard by the four-match suspension of their coach Ranko Popovic after the Serbian called the referees "jokers".

While the regulated lifestyle and rigorous training regimes of footballers -- who work diligently to improve fitness in the gyms, follow stringent diet plans, study various tactics to function as a team -- is well known, what often tends to escape one's attention is the equally intense behind-the-scenes preparation undertaken by match officials to ensure the game is enjoyed on the playing field.

Forest department officials denied permission to a fact-finding team of human rights activists to visit the spot inside the Karulayi forest, where two Maoists leaders were gunned down by the police on November 24.

At the age of 68, Rajan aka Arumughan of Vadakkanchery, in Kerala had already spent around 30 years behind the bars in separate cases when he was caught by Kochi police again on Thursday.

The Rs 500 crore project with NABARD assistance for a fruit and vegetable processing hub in Muthalamada started in 2016 to help 8,000 mango farmers with 6,500ha of mango orchids and the vegetable and fruit farmers of the state remain a non-starter.

Cornell Glen struck twice as defending champions Mohun Bagan continued their winning run by notching up a convincing 3-1 win over Salgaocar FC to remain at the top of the table

Title contenders Syria rode on an opportunistic goal as they beat traditional rivals Lebanon by a solitary goal and booked a berth in the Nehru Cup final.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) organised an online FIFA MA course for referees on Tuesday and Wednesday, the programme primarily focussing on rule changes and handball interpretations, among others.