New Delhi, March 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a fascinating story about a lesser-known football hub in India, called 'Mini Brazil,' from where "nearly 80 national-level players have come," during a podcast with renowned computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman. Recalling his visit to a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, Modi spoke about a unique community where football has been a way of life for four generations.

"Another interesting memory just came to mind. There's a state in India called Madhya Pradesh, right in the centre. There's a district called Shahdol, a completely tribal region where a large tribal community resides," he said.

During his visit, Modi was particularly drawn to a group of young...