Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- It's not just Valentine's Day that makes February 14th special. It's also the 21st anniversary of YouTube, with the same special date marking its incredible journey from a humble start to a global powerhouse.

It all began with the iconic 2005 video, "Me at the zoo," uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim. Today, YouTube is the leading streaming platform, outpacing its competitors with projections to bring in massive Rs. 5.43 Lakh Crore (60 billion USD) by 2025, leaving Netflix behind with its Rs. 4.08 Lakh Crore (45 billion USD) estimate as per 2025.

The Google Acquisition: A Game-Changer in 2006

In November 2006, Google recognised YouTube's potential and acquired it for Rs. 14,942 Crore (1.65 billion USD). At the tim...