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Abstract
This study critically examines the ethical dimensions of cultural exchange and engagement with marginalized communities in Northeast India, utilizing philosophical frameworks from Ricœur, Levinas, and others. It argues for a fundamental shift away from superficial interactions towards genuine ethical dialogue, emphasizing the crucial roles of translation, imagination, rememory, linguistic hospitality, and the recognition of the inherent value of diverse narratives. Through in-depth analyses of literature, cultural practices, and historical experiences, the work illuminates the power dynamics that perpetuate misrepresentation and exclusion, advocating for a more just and equitable approach to cross-cultural encounters. It critiques the consumption of survival stories as mere entertainment, urging a transition to meaningful dialogue and a celebration of alterity, while also challenging the dismissal of marginalized narratives and advocating for a world where ethical responsibility and imagination guide our interactions with the “other.”