Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 07:57 IST Ishaan Tharoor, son of Shashi Tharoor, was laid off as The Washington Post cut jobs, affecting its international staff and sports desk, sparking grief among journalists worldwide. The layoffs follow what the Post described as “significant restructuring”. (X @ishaantharoor & PTI) Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was among journalists laid off by The Washington Post as the newspaper announced sweeping job cuts that have hit its international coverage and sports desk. Several employees shared emotional messages on social media on Wednesday, describing the layoffs as a devastating moment for one of the world’s most influential news organisations. In a post on X, Ishaan Tharoor said he was “heartbroken” after being laid off along with much of the Post’s international staff. “I have been laid off today from the Washington Post, along with most of the International staff and so many other wonderful colleagues. I’m heartbroken for our newsroom and especially for the peerless journalists who served the Post internationally-editors and correspondents who have been my friends …