Kohima, July 18 -- Every four years, hundreds of millions across the world gather in front of television screens to watch the football World Cup. Indians are no exception. From Kerala to Nagaland and from Gujarat to West Bengal, families, friends and fans of the game come together to root for their teams.

Joining this global celebration is Nagaland, one of the eastern most states in India, whose towns and localities amid rolling hills spruce up in colours of flags of countries participating in the world cup.

"Here in Nagaland, football is numero uno. Just as cricket dominates the imagination of mainland India, here it is football - by many, many miles. And during the FIFA World Cup, it doesn't just remain a sport. it becomes a way of li...