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Cannabis is not a ‘de-stresser’. The placebo effect is strong, says study

The study by researchers at the Washington State University, suggests that the “relaxation” associated with cannabis is not a uniform reduction of the body’s physiological stress.

When marijuana is banned, why does bhang get a free pass?

It is worth asking whether there is a case to decriminalise marijuana or, at the very least, treat it very differently from other drugs.

What will change if Trump allows reclassification of marijuana? It still won’t be legal

If it is reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III, it would be the biggest federal change on cannabis in fifty years, even though it doesn’t legalise the drug nationwide.

HP govt tasks universities with studying cannabis cultivation, assessing medical & industrial uses

This is part of HP's efforts to regulate cannabis cultivation, drawing inspiration from states & UTs, like Uttarakhand, MP & J&K, where controlled cultivation is already permitted.

Andhra’s anti-narcotics task force a work in progress. How CM Naidu plans to curb the ‘ganja’ menace

The dedicated force is expected to comprise over 720 officers, besides the setting up of anti-narcotics police station, use of satellite data & drones, intensive search ops, and so on.

In ‘Udta Kullu’, villagers destroy 15 hectares of cannabis plants ‘on deity’s command’

Armed with sickles, and ‘divine intervention’, villagers from Kullu's Kothi Sari valley uprooted cannabis plants after their local goddess 'told them' it would end dry spell in region.

Best THC Gummies for 2024: Top 8 Ranked & Reviewed

Cannabis has been illegal in the United States for over 75 years. Aside from a few progressive states changing their internal laws to bypass...

Cannabis smoke has many of the same chemicals that cigarette smoke does

There is a lack of clear findings on the negative health effects of cannabis smoke, leading to its 'harmless' reputation. But 'absence of evidence is not evidence of absence'.

Dope to hope—India is seeing unprecedented boom in CBD. With AYUSH blessing

Indians are turning to CBD to treat pain and anxiety. Private players like BOHECO, trade associations like PIMCHA, and shop owners are breaking cannabis stereotypes.

New drug to treat cannabis addiction shows promising results, no withdrawal symptoms in trials

French biotech firm developed & tested drug which blocks human body’s cannabinoid receptor pathway that causes addiction, according to report in Nature Medicine journal.

On Camera

The Yamuna River deserves more than a Sunday clean-up

Our ancient cities managed waste better than we do. A cleaner Yamuna begins with reviving that lost sense of shared responsibility.

India’s crude import bill jumps 46% to $90.6 billion in April-September as oil prices surge

Latest Monthly Ready Reckoner by Centre’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell shows the sharp increase is largely price-driven, rather than a result of any rise in quantity of crude purchased.

DRDO shortlists SSS Defence & Kalyani Group to develop indigenous aviation gun for Rudra, LCH helicopters

The project is part of India's broader push to indigenous critical weapon systems and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. 

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.