New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 5 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted strongly after The Washington Post included his journalist son Ishaan Tharoor among nearly 300 employees laid off by the iconic US newspaper.

In a post on X, Tharoor questioned the rationale behind what he termed a "business decision", pointing out the global reach and popularity of Ishaan's work.

Tharoor's remarks came in response to a post by historian Andre Pagliarini, who described Ishaan Tharoor as among the best analysts of international affairs.

Ishaan Tharoor, a global affairs columnist with The Washington Post, confirmed his layoff, describing the development as "heartbreaking".

"I have been laid off today from the @washingtonpost, along with most of the interna...