The Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Manas National Academy, established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies 'Manas and Mahabharata' in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The centre aims to promote cultural exchange and academic research linking India's Mahabharata and Kyrgyzstan's Manas epic — both central to their respective civilizational identities. Kyrgyzstan's Manas epic is one of the world's longest oral epics. India and Kyrgyzstan share historical ties via the Silk Road and SCO membership.
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CSIR Establishes International Centre for Civilizational Studies 'Manas and Mahabharata' in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- The Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Manas National Academy, established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies 'Manas and Mahabharata' in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- The centre aims to promote cultural exchange and academic research linking India's Mahabharata and Kyrgyzstan's Manas epic — both central to their respective civilizational identities
- Kyrgyzstan's Manas epic is one of the world's longest oral epics
- India and Kyrgyzstan share historical ties via the Silk Road and SCO membership
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• CSIR + Manas National Academy: 'Manas and Mahabharata' Centre, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Jul 2026) • Links India's Mahabharata + Kyrgyzstan's Manas (world's longest oral epic) • Kyrgyzstan: capital Bishkek; SCO member; India-Kyrgyzstan: cultural and historical ties • India-Kyrgyzstan: SCO members; JETS (Joint Exercise); historical Silk Road connections
