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TopicMarijuana legalisation

Topic: Marijuana legalisation

Abolishing drugs a romantic notion. Legalisation is a better shot at combating addiction

At the launch of psychiatrist Dr Anirudh Kala’s book Most of What You Know About Addiction is Wrong, panellists wanted the audience to change their view of addicts as criminals.

Mexico moves to legalise cannabis use — it can de-escalate drug war

According to a 2016 study, Mexican cartels made up to $2 trillion from cannabis sales in the US – between 15% and 26% of their total income.

As NCB continues arrests, India votes at UN to declare cannabis a less dangerous drug

Experts say India's move to have cannabis removed from Schedule IV of 1961 UN convention could soften its stand on the plant drug, but will have no impact on laws unless they are amended.

Marijuana legalisation could help Biden heal a divided nation

As Joe Biden takes office in January and the makeup of Congress continues to reflect a divided nation, marijuana may end up being the one issue almost everyone can agree on.

The long list of harmful effects of cannabis criminalisation no one talks about

Criminalisation of illicit cannabis use ignores the many ills that a criminal record brings, the effect it has on social, economic, physical and mental wellbeing of the person.

Why do many Americans support legalising marijuana?

Interest in making marijuana legal in America has exploded over the last 30 years, and it doesn't have much to do with use, geography or demographics.

Top scientists say this is why India should try and legalise marijuana in 2 years

Cannabis has a lot of medical benefits, and a non-addictive compound called cannabidiol is the way to push for legalising it.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.