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German Diplomat Embraces Rural Indian Life by Feeding Cows and Handling Cow Dung
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News18•16-10-2026, 12:02
German Diplomat Embraces Rural Indian Life by Feeding Cows and Handling Cow Dung
- •Marius Osswald, Minister Counsellor at the German Embassy in New Delhi, visited an Indian farm to experience traditional village life.
- •Dressed in formal attire, Osswald fed cattle, operated a hand-powered chaff cutter, and picked up cow dung with his bare hands.
- •The viral video, titled Deutsch Goes Desi, was shared by the German Embassy and received widespread praise from internet users.
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Marius Osswald, Minister Counsellor and Head of Political Affairs at the German Embassy in New Delhi, visited an Indian village to experience everyday farm chores.
He fed cattle, operated a hand-powered chaff cutter to prepare fodder, and picked up cow dung with his bare hands.
An Indian farmer named Pramod Sharma introduced him to village life and challenged him to try traditional farming activities.
