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Typical Germany! Oh so German!

Do bratwurst, beer gardens, and Lederhosen truly encapsulate Germany? Are fairy tales the country's secret obsession, and is every corner adorned with castles? Oh So German! offers glimpses of the many facets that compose the essence of Deutschland.

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Dossiers, articles and projects on current cultural exchange between Germany and India in the fields of film, literature, arts, sustainability, society, current affairs and lifestyle.

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Love beyond Borders

Belonging usually begins with what we know. But it can also emerge somewhere unfamiliar. Love Beyond Borders follows five Indo-German couples living in India and Germany, whose stories reveal the unexpected ways people find common ground and build a life together.

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German City Portraits

German cities are as diverse as the landscape that surrounds them. In a series of city portraits, we embark on a journey through Goethe's homeland. Our authors have taken a close look at things small and large which make their cities so unique and lovable.

© Goethe-Institut | Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut | Tobias Schrank
Hannah Arendt

Fifty years after her death, Hannah Arendt’s thinking is more relevant than ever. In this issue, we explore her life and work from various perspectives and invite readers to reconsider her questions about freedom, responsibility, and judgement in light of today’s challenges. In doing so, we ask: what does it mean today to think and act in the spirit of Arendt?

Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel

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We are committed to high-quality in-service training for German teachers. We offer free classroom materials, digital teaching programmes, training courses, scholarships and much more. Find out more about our offers and get in touch with our staff.

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Our digital library 'Onleihe' allows you to borrow more than 23,000 E-books, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines in German and also view films - free of charge.

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The Goethe-Institut and its partners offer varied opportunities in residencies, trainings and workshops in Germany, India, and online.

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Translation Programme

The translation funding programme supports the publication of books by German authors into other languages.

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We promote knowledge of the German language and foster international cultural cooperation. More than 150 institutes worldwide provide information about culture, language and Germany. In addition, there are cooperations with other cultural societies, libraries and language learning centers.