Condoms: In defence of our unliked friends

Are condoms as fun as HIV educators claim them to be? Jan Wijngaarden says probably not, as many have found out for themselves - but still there are compelling reasons why they should remain your penis's best friend (aside from your favourite hand).

The search is on: Mr Gay Hong Kong

The winner will represent the territory at the Mr Gay World competition finale in Oslo, Norway in 2010. Fridae correspondent Nigel Collett meets Mr Gay Hong Kong organiser, James Gannaban to find out more.

Proscribing seditious and hate speech

Offensive speech is not the same as hate speech, so what is hate speech and when do we make it illegal?

Indian government to support Delhi High Court verdict

India's government is expected to accept the Delhi High Court’s landmark decision to decriminalise homosexuality despite eight parties having separately filed petitions with the Supreme Court against the ruling.

Turkish father on trial for gay son's "honour killing"

A Turkish man, who is accused of fatally shooting his gay son in July last year, was tried in absentia in an Istanbul court. The case has been widely reported by Turkish and German media.

Pleasantville: Mercedes-Benz E 300 (Avantgarde)

Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the eight-generation E Class with tomorrow’s technology wrapped in a styling that carries references to the model’s rich heritage. 

Blood Ties

Once a while, a local filmmaker comes along and restores your faith in Singapore cinema. Chai Yee Wei is one such talent.

Thirst

Thirst is stylish vampire flick from one of the most exciting directors in Korean cinema. Small wonder it won the Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Rafa got kissed by a guy!

A male fan invaded Arther Ashe Stadium to plant a kiss on Spaniard tennis superstar Rafael Nadal after his fourth-round victory at the 2009 US Open.

Lee Charm "D.E.T.O.X."

Check out the next R&B pop sensation, Lee Charm.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

A Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional smartphone that is expected to be available Q4 in Asia Pacific.

Drama Queens

Fatigue, injuries and even death has created major upsets in the women’s draw in the US Open. And there will be even a grudge match haeding your way soon.