Culture

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Language. Culture. Germany.

The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan India fosters international cultural exchange. Our cultural programs present German and global perspectives, showcasing artistic positions in contemporary art and social debates. We develop our projects and programs in close collaboration with Indian and international institutions, initiatives, and artists.

Arts

Das Wetter: The India Edition

Das Wetter is an independent cultural magazine founded in Berlin in October 2013. Our India special, created in collaboration with their team, features interviews, literary texts, and photos produced during their stay in Delhi. Immerse yourself in India's subculture and artist scene, and discover the fascinating nightlife of the Delhi metropolis.

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Media & Digital Culture

Science Film Festival 2024

In 2024, India is celebrating the 8th year of Science Film Festival. The focus of the festival this year is ‘Net Zero and the Circular Economy’. The films are available online as video-on-demand service. Please register to receive the link to the films and password that enables you to stream the films free of charge during the festival period.

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LITERATURE & Translation

New literature in Germany
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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SOCIETY

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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What we Offer

Call for Applications

We offer varied opportunities in residencies, training and workshops in Germany, in India and online. Have a look at the current calls for applications and check if there is anything interesting for you.

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Magazines

Zeitgeister

Which topics and discourses are we dealing with worldwide? The online magazine Zeitgeister invites experts, artists and authors to a joint exchange. It offers local and global perspectives - on postcolonialism, sustainability, post-digital cultures, feminism and current affairs.

Illustration: © El Boum
#DeutschlandNoFilter

The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas, and special places that you should get to know. A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

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Culture

Language. Culture. Germany.

New literature in Germany From the German Bookshelves

Typical Germany! Oh so German!

Magazines

New literature in Germany
From the German Bookshelves

Typical Germany!
Oh so German!