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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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Reading made easy

For learners of German from language levels B2 and C1 (of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), we recommend the following works of contemporary German-language literature in the Onleihe, our free digital library.

Male figure reading on the beach Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut

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.

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From the German Bookshelves

From the German Bookshelves illuminates the rich tapestry of contemporary German literature, uncovering the voices of a new generation of authors, their narratives transcending linguistic boundaries, thoughtfully translated for a global audience.

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Berlinale 2025

Germany's biggest film festival── Berlinale ── took place in February 2025! Our blogger Prathap Nair engaged with actors, directors, and other Berlinale bloggers globally, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes perspectives and live updates from the event. Read his reports and learn latest about German and international cinema.

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

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