Goethe-Dialogues

From being a German Teacher in India to a life in Germany and an Insta-Page with more than 100k followers. In the seventh episode of Goethe-Dialogues, host Puneet Kaur talks to Nandani Dung about her path of becoming a digital content creator and the daily ups and downs of an influencer. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

Algeria, France, Germany, Pakistan, New York & China. In his long career with the Indian Foreign Service, TCA Rangachari has seen many continents. In our new episode of Goethe-Dialogues, host Puneet Kaur talks to the former Ambassador about the many stages of his life and the parallel developments in the country. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

Thinking of working in an NGO? Then this episode “Goethe-Dialogues” is for you. Our guest today Nivritti Samtaney is an alumna of Mayo College for Girls, Ajmer. After studying in England for five years she chose to work in the underprivileged and under resourced state and private education sector. She talks about her journey and what motivated her to give her time to work for kids from the poorer strata of society. She also has a piece of advice for youngsters looking to work in NGOs. Listen in! Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

Indian cities are growing at an unstoppable speed. Yet we still talk about India living in its villages. What lies behind this paradox? Together with Reuben Abraham, CEO of IDFC Institute in Mumbai, we try to solve this question and talk about the reasons for urban growth and the role of politics. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

What is the educational system like in Pakistan? In our third episode, we get to the bottom of this very question. As a guest we welcome Ali Syedain, the director at Civilizations Public School in Karachi. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

The face of Doordarshan and the voice of the metro. Tune in and travel back in time with our guest Shammi Narang to get an idea how the Indian television worked back in the 70s and 80s. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues

From a young theater enthusiast to a successful Bollywood actress. In our first episode of Goethe-Dialogues Tillotama Shome talks about her youth, her career, the Indian media landscape and even explains how Bertolt Brecht motivated her to study German at Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan. Website: https://www.goethe.de/india/goethe-dialogues