Pic story: inheritor of Lhasa costume making technique in China’s Xizang
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Pic story: inheritor of Lhasa costume making technique in China’s Xizang

Losang Monlam poses for a portrait in front of finished Tibetan costumes at the Sholdo Pal traditional handicrafts school in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2025. Traditional Tibetan costumes, after centuries of evolution and development, have formed rich styles and unique features. As one of the main categories of traditional Tibetan costumes, Lhasa costume distinguishes itself from others with its vivid features such as large waistline, long sleeves and a dazzling array of decorations, which not only reflect the aesthetics of Tibetan people, but also closely relate to their living environment and lifestyle. In 2018, Lhasa costume was listed as one of the intangible cultural heritages of Xizang Autonomous Region. At the Sholdo Pal traditional handicrafts school, Losang Monlam is guiding his apprentices on the making of Lhasa costumes. Born in 1965 in Baxoi...
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Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Finale Loss to the Giants
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Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Finale Loss to the Giants

The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with a 42-10 loss to the Giants in the Meadowlands on Thursday night. Although it was a disappointing end to a positive summer for head coach Mike Vrabel, keeping it in perspective is important. Only a small handful of players who played on Thursday night will make New England's initial roster, so the final score isn't too important. That said, it was notable to see certain veterans such as Kyle Dugger, Keion White, and Jabrill Peppers playing on Thursday night. With a new coaching staff, there's still some mixing and matching in terms of roles in new schemes. For example, Vrabel told reporters in New York that Peppers played to get a look at him playing alongside rookie Craig Woodson at safety. The...
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BREAKING: Nigerian Students Declare Mass Protest In Niger State Over Education Neglect, Unpaid Scholarships
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BREAKING: Nigerian Students Declare Mass Protest In Niger State Over Education Neglect, Unpaid Scholarships

The students body in a statement on Saturday said the planned demonstration follows more than a year of unfulfilled promises and worsening conditions at schools, including dilapidated structures and stalled scholarship payments. The National Association of Niger State Students (NANISS) has declared plans for a mass protest in response to what it describes as prolonged neglect of the education sector and unpaid scholarships across the state.The students body in a statement on Saturday said the planned demonstration follows more than a year of unfulfilled promises and worsening conditions at schools, including dilapidated structures and stalled scholarship payments.In its resolution obtained by SaharaReporters on Saturday, NANISS said it had exhausted dialogue with authorities and pursued community-led actions in a bid to resolve the matter without resorting to...
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Knysna High School probes racist slur after pupil caught on video

Knysna High School has launched an investigation after a video showing a pupil using the K-word during a school event went viral. In the video, pupils are seen cheering inside the school hall when the camera turns to a female pupil. She shakes her head and says the slur, before giggling and covering her mouth. The pupil filming and standing beside her also laughs. The school principal, Mark Mosdell, confirmed in a letter to parents that disciplinary processes are under way. “Once the school becomes aware of a disciplinary issue, an investigation is launched into the misconduct. Meetings, interviews and statements from all parties are part of this process. The investigator will then make a report to the principal, who will refer the case to the school governing body (SGB) to organise...
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