India, Feb. 28 -- PUNE Peace, courage, patience, self-confidence, intellectual ability, and innovative thinking are the strengths of the Indian youth. The upcoming generation will be able to rule the world with their intellectual and spiritual capabilities, said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla while addressing the graduates at the 26th convocation ceremony of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) on Thursday.

At the convocation ceremony, 6815 graduates were awarded degrees, 71 students were awarded PhD degrees and 42 students, who secured the highest marks in postgraduate and undergraduate examinations in each faculty, were honoured with gold medals and certificates.

"Education awakens a sense of equality and brotherhood. While you ha...