Expedite Research On Medicinal Usage Of Cannabis: Jitendra Singh
Singh stressed that a synergy between the country’s premier institutions
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Shiva’s Divine Elixir (Bhang Drinkers at the Maha Shivaratri Festival)
CANNABIS CULTURE – Shiva, the infamous god of destruction, was allegedly fond of consuming bhang while he roamed the Himalayas living as a recluse – here’s how you can too. In India, a traditional Hindu festival called Maha Shivratri (Maha meaning great, Shiv referring to the god the festival is celebrated for, and ratri meaningRead More
The Complicated World of Medical Cannabis in India
CANNABIS CULTURE – How does an emerging medical cannabis extracts industry exist in a country which has 10 years to death penalty for (commercial) cannabis possession?
India’s First Hemp Cafe Wants To Open up Conversations on Cannabis
In a country with conflicting legal and social attitudes to marijuana, this idyllic cafe wants to break the stigma around the persecuted plant.
‘Great To See A Misunderstood Plant In Positive Light’: The Rise Of Hemp And Its By-Products In India
The seeds are rich in protein, fibre, and fatty acids including omega 3s and omega 6s.
Himachal Pradesh To Legalise Cannabis Cultivation
Yes, you read that right—the Himalayan hill state of Himachal Pradesh is on its way to legalise cultivation of cannabis in the state.
The Ganja Culture of India
CANNABIS CULTURE – In India we are dealing with a sacramental role for cannabis ranging from ancient times to the present day. This continued use of cannabis through the millennia offers many insights into the beliefs and role of cannabis likely held in the ancient world.
What the Secrets of Ancient Graves Tell Us About Our Long Relationship With Cannabis
One day, about 2,500 years ago in western China, a man was laid in his grave.
The Village Where Cannabis is the Only Livelihood
For hundreds of years, the tiny village of Malana was just a speck lost amid the grandiose mountains of the Indian Himalayas.
Holy Smokes! CANNABIS has Preserved Ancient Indian Artwork in the Sacred Ellora Caves for 1,500 Years
Artists may have often turned to drugs at times to help them find inspiration, but it seems cannabis has also played a role in preserving precious artworks within ancient caves in India.
