‘People didn’t like women in space’: how Sally Ride made history and paid the price

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Ride was the first US woman in space – but a National Geographic documentary looks at how she was forced to hide her queerness to succeed A week before Sally – a documentary about the first American woman to fly into space – landed at the Sundance film festival in January, Nasa employees received emails informing them how Donald Trump’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) rollbacks would take effect. Contracts and offices associated with DEI programs were to be terminated. Staff were given Orwellian instruction to inform the government of any attempt to disguise inclusion efforts in “coded or imprecise language”. In the weeks to follow, Nasa would take back its promise to send the first woman and person of color to the moon’s surface. Meanwhile, employees are reported to be hiding their rainbow flags and any other expressions of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, allegedly because they were instructed to do so though Nasa denies those claims. Continue reading... from Film |...
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Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives season 3 set to premiere on October 18 on Netflix; Kalyani Saha Chawla, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Shalini Passi join the show

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On October 18, get ready for the much-anticipated return of your favourite ensemble to Netflix, bringing along a fresh twist! The series featuring Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari Soni, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh is set to launch its latest chapter, titled Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives. This season promises an exciting mix with new faces joining the established crew.

Joining the ranks are notable personalities Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, a figure of Bollywood lineage, alongside fashionista and philanthropist Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha Chawla. Together, they are poised to shake things up in this dazzling showdown. The dynamics are sure to change as these three women from the capital take the spotlight, adding a new layer of excitement and competition.

 

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Viewers can expect a thrilling exploration of contrasting lifestyles and personalities as the seasoned Bollywood wives face off against their newcomers. The ongoing rivalry between Mumbai and Delhi serves as an engaging backdrop for this series. As the original ladies of Bollywood come face to face with their counterparts from the north, the age-old debate of which city reigns supreme takes center stage. Audiences will witness not just a battle of glamour, but also a clash of ideals, experiences, and perspectives.

The new season promises to be anything but dull, featuring lively exchanges, unexpected alliances, and, of course, plenty of stylish outfits that reflect each woman's unique personality. ALSO READ: Maheep Kapoor opens up about Sanjay Kapoor’s extra-marital affairs; says, “I think he has dated so many women”



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