New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Mass layoffs at the The Washington Post have triggered outrage, heartbreak and a wider debate on the future of journalism after the US daily cut nearly one-third of its newsroom this week. Among those affected were senior reporters, foreign correspondents and well-known voices-prompting strong reactions on social media that have now gone viral.

One of the most widely shared posts came from Sabrina Malhi, a former national health reporter at the Post who covered infant and maternal health. Taking to X, Malhi said she lost her "dream job" while at home caring for her newborn, calling the moment deeply distressing. Her post, however, quickly drew racist abuse online. Despite being a US citizen born and raised in New Yor...