Chandigarh, Dec. 14 -- The chancellor of Panjab University and Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Saturday urged students to stay away from drugs and be mindful of their social media usage. Addressing students through a video message at Panjab University's 73rd convocation, Radhakrishnan congratulated the graduating cohort and described the convocation as a shared milestone for parents, teachers and mentors and encouraged them to carry forward the university's legacy by shaping innovation, entrepreneurship and social progress with a sense of purpose and responsibility.

As many as 716 degree and medal awardees were conferred degrees, medals and prizes at the ceremony.

Placing their achievements in a larger context, the chancel...