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Topic: Cannabis

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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.

Thai cannabis sector spooked as election winner may roll back legalisation

The progressive Move Forward party is pushing to form the next govt after winning the most seats in a 14 May general election that saw voters clearly rejecting military-linked parties.

Singapore executes Indian-origin man for supplying cannabis

Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted in October 2018 by a High Court judge of a capital charge of abetting an accomplice by conspiring to traffic cannabis.

‘Will bring jobs, revenue’ — Himachal MLA panel to study legalising cannabis cultivation

Legalisation has been long-standing demand in Himachal, raised by legislators across party lines. Panel will visit areas where cannabis is grown & submit report within a month.

Brazil court due to rule on cannabis cultivation, may allow planting

The decision by Brazil's top court for non-constitutional matters, was made public on14 March & opened the door for a nationwide precedent for the import of seeds & planting of cannabis.

Manipur govt endorsed firm’s bid to transport, use cannabis seeds, flowers & leaves, says report

Australian national Reza Borhani met then CM N. Biren Singh in September 2019 for the purpose. In November, he was arrested in Mumbai for alleged involvement in a drug racket.

From first seeds sown by traders to tribals’ cash crop: How Andhra became a ganja hub

The state has a history of ganja cultivation spanning at least 4 decades. On Saturday, Andhra police burned seized stock of 2 lakh kg as part of ‘Operation Parivarthana’.

On Camera

Rajeev Chandrashekhar is modern, moderate. But tragically loyal to bigoted BJP

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is up against Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram. He’s marketing himself to a state that has traditionally radiated contempt for the BJP.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.