Fractured States – Ranjan Roy, Translated from Bengali by Ritwika Maiti

Set against the backdrop of the Assam NRC crisis, this novel marries real‐world tragedy with high‐concept science fiction. In an alternate near-future, digital “existence certificates” can be revoked at any moment. Tarini’s struggle becomes emblematic of every displaced soul. Meanwhile, a rising student movement—and the haunting chants of Bengali Bhodrolok protesters—hint at revolution. Subtly, the narrative explores how technology and ideology can conspire to erase lives.