India, May 1 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

In a world awash with content, where voices rise above algorithms and passion trumps performance, the breakout session "The Business of Influence: Creators Shaping Global Culture" at WAVES 2025 unfolded like a vibrant tapestry threaded with authenticity, curiosity, and community. Moderated by Gautam Anand, Vice President, YouTube APAC, the session brought together four extraordinary creators whose journeys, rooted in passion and purpose, have quietly transformed corners of the digital world.

Gautam Anand began by echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision from the inaugural ceremony of a billion voices rising from India. He called creators the very heart of YouT...