Homoerotic traditions in pre-modern Asian & Pacific Island societies

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities are commonly thought of as relatively recent, western, social constructs... but what do we know about non-heteronormative expressions of sexuality in historical Chinese, Korean, South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures?

Gay activist Alex Au wins Singapore Humanist of the Year award

Alex Au, a Singapore gay activist, social commentator and former Fridae columnist, has been awarded the Humanist of the Year 2012 by the Humanist Society (Singapore) for being a "vocal defender of Singapore’s secularism and an outspoken critic of religious extremism, pseudoscientific institutions and creationism."

Marriage, more and more

Is marriage now a sure thing? Recent developments show major change. Doug Sanders reflects on the present possibilities.

Fighting defamation. With stereotypes?

What’s the difference between a headline that says “Man robs drugstore” and another that says “Man in dress robs drugstore”?

LGBT gathering in Cameroon attacked by anti-gay mob

A gathering held to mark the end of this year's International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) celebrations in the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé turned violent after a mob forced their way into the venue.

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man truly captures the magic of Marvel's flagship character.

Mika chares new album details, unveils Cherokee Remix of "Make you happy"

French electronica duo Cherokee adds some shine and spark to Mika's "Make You Happy," a track taken from his forthcoming new LP, entitled "The Origin Of Love."

Apple MacBook Pro (Core i5 Processor 2.5GHz, 4GB, 13.3-inch)

With only minor upgrades such as a newer processor and the addition of USB 3.0 ports, this year's 13.3-inch MacBook Pro feels increasingly irrelevant. Is it still a good purchase?

Canon EOS 650D

The latest 650D dSLR is an upgraded 600D with a responsive touchscreen LCD, improved video capabilities and faster autofocus performance.

HTC One S

This Android 4.0-powered handset comes with a 4.3-inch AMOLED display wrapped in a superslim chassis. Find out if this is the One for you.