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German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · 1d

India was a fantastic host for the Para Athletics Championship in Delhi! 🌟

Incredible to witness these dedicated athletes breaking barriers and inspiring us all.

Congratulations to everyone who competed — and a shoutout to the German team for a great run! 👏

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · 1d

🎓🌍 Applications for the 2025 International Coaching Courses in Leipzig are now open!

🏋️‍♂️ Who can apply?
Active coaches, PE teachers, federation or university staff with a university degree in sport science or related fields.

🔗 All details here:
👉 www.spowi.uni-leipzig.de/.../course-o...

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · 7d

Gandhi showed us that peace has the power to bring change.

Today, as we celebrate his birth anniversary, I hope his ideals of peace, unity 🤝 and non-violence continue to guide the future 🌍.

@new-york-un.diplo.de

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · 7d

Durga Puja is among my favourite Indian festivals, streets full of pandals and lights 🪔.

The imagery, the colours, the atmosphere – it’s just something else you have to witness with your own eyes, ideally in Kolkata!

Wishing everyone a blessed Durga Puja & Navami 🙏🏻✨!

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · 7d

For talented Indians seeking opportunities abroad, Germany stands out with its stable policies, accessible education 🎓, and supportive work culture 🤝 — an ideal place to take your career to the next level 🚀.

Visit www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/ to take your career to the next level.

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jul 22

Aam-bassador Ackermann takes the ultimate mango test! 🥭

How well does he know India’s favourite summer treat? 🕵✨

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jul 16

Germany's #NeuschwansteinCastle is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site! 🏰✨

#DYK it even inspired #Disney's castle and logo!

Also the palaces of Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee, and Schachen are now also officially part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

A global honor and mission: Protect what matters. 🌍

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German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jul 1

Important update for Indian Student Applicants 👩🏼‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓regarding Visa and APS certificate!

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 23

June 21 is marked as International Yoga Day.🧘

On this International Day of Yoga, we celebrate one of India’s gifts to the world 🌍.

At the Embassy, weekly sessions by our colleague @ashtangawithishika 🙏 help us embrace the physical 🏋️‍♀️ and mental 🧠 benefits of this practice.

#internationalyogaday

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 10

Strong turnout from Indian media today at press briefing on studying in Germany.

10 universities & research institutes explained why top Indian talent should choose Germany.

Excellent yet affordable programs will keep driving student mobility!

#StudyInGermany #DAAD #DWIH

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 10

समय आ चुका है to #MakeitinGermany!

भारत से जर्मनी जाना हुआ और भी आसान!

✅ स्पष्ट वीज़ा प्रक्रिया
✅ नौकरी ढूँढने का ज़्यादा समय
✅ पढ़ाई के बाद रोज़गार के बेहतर अवसर

👉🏼 make-it-in-germany.com/en/

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 6

🌍 This #worldenvironmentday, learn about RECAP4NDC — a powerful joint initiative between 🇮🇳 India and 🇩🇪 Germany working to restore forests, strengthen climate action, and increase India’s forest cover to 33% by 2029.

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 4

Please meet Germany's new Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul!

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 4

Delhi as Ghalib’s jaan and Berlin as the cloud ☁️ you never want to leave - These words about the two cities hold stories of those who’ve called them home.

These verses on our embassy walls 🏛️ are a tribute to that shared sense of place, memory, and belonging 🌍.

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 3

The true 2-wheeler enthusiasts were up riding at 5:30 in the morning! 🤩

One of our colleagues joined a fun event to mark #WorldBicycleDay 🚲 - to celebrate the joy of cycling, enjoying quiet streets & connecting with others.

Thank you @PLinIndia for putting this together.

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German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Jun 2

May 30 is celebrated as international potato day! 🥔🍾

Here is a love letter to this precious gift of Earth - from Germany to India.🥔

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 30

Excited to see India in the spotlight at IHK Ostwestfalen from June 30 to July 2!🤝

Looking forward to take part in vibrant exchanges on trade and tech.

Join in as Germany builds new bridges with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies!

🔗https://www.ostwestfalen-meets.com/programm

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German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 30

Celebrating 25 Years of Strategic Partnership between India and Germany.

Along with trade & investment, our collaboration on initiatives like Green & Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) is a testament to our vision for a sustainable future🌍.

Here's to strengthening our ties further!🚀

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 21

🌍 People around the world love tea — but in India, chai is an obsession! ☕🇮🇳

On International Tea Day 🍃, we hit the streets of Delhi with Delhi Food Walks, for a tea trip to Mukherjee Nagar and Majnu Ka Tilla. 🛵🗺️

Big thanks to Tiwari Ji and Wongdhen Cafe for the amazing treats! 🙏🍪🫖

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 21

Germany offers world-class education, generous scholarships, great jobs & the chance to build something meaningful! ✨

Check out the links below to kick-start your journey! 📚✈️🌍

digital.diplo.de/navigator/en...
digital.diplo.de/visa
www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/
www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 21

With Consular Services Portal, applying is faster, more convenient and more transparent. 🖥️💡

✅ Track application
✅ Instant feedback
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No more guesswork - you're fully informed & prepared for your appointment. ⏱️📄

👉 digital.diplo.de

#visa #germany #movetogermany #india #digitalvisa

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · May 12

🛺 We’re back with another delicious stop on our Europe Weeks journey!

This time, our Rikshaw took us to the Czech Embassy in New Delhi where we tasted the rich and comforting Fazolky na smetaně!

But we’re not done yet — more European flavours are on the way. Stay tuned! 🌍✨

@ec.europa.eu

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Apr 30

Europe Weeks are here!🌍 And what better way to celebrate than by having a bite of Europe, here in Delhi!? 🍽️

We kicked things off with a sweet treat from our friends at the Austrian Embassy — Apfelstrudel! 🍏🥧

Check out this recipe: www.austria.info/en-us/recipe...

Stay tuned for more! 🎉🍝🍮

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Apr 28

Bollywood galore - it's always super exciting for us to meet up with Bollywood icons with a truly global fanbase!

German Embassy India @germanyinindia.bsky.social · Apr 23

A greener future begins with small steps.🌿

🌍 On Earth Day, students from Tagore International School planted trees in my residence garden, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability.

Let’s celebrate Earth Day and act—no matter how small the step—for our planet. 🌳🌎

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