Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India and Kyrgyzstan jointly inaugurated the International Centre for Civilizational Studies “Manas and Mahabharata” in Bishkek to strengthen cultural and academic cooperation. The centre aims to promote comparative research on the Mahabharata and the Kyrgyz epic Manas while encouraging collaboration in history, literature, philosophy, and international relations. The initiative also supports faculty exchanges, joint research, and cultural dialogue between the two countries. Another significant achievement announced during the event was the release of the first Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas, further enhancing mutual understanding and preserving the rich literary heritage of both nations.