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Kommune’s Spoken Fest to host its fourth edition in Mumbai next month
Mumbai: Kommune’s festival, Spoken Fest, is back in its physical form with its fourth edition in Mumbai on 19, 20 November, 2022 at the Jio Garden, BKC. Spoken Fest, created by Roshan Abbas, will provide its audience with two days of strumming music; multiple stages; slam poetry; an arts forum; readings; musical comedy; masterclasses; and more.
Spoken Fest 2022 positions itself as being the perfect weekend experience if you’re looking for a place to help tap your creativity, explore the works of musicians, poets, and storytellers, and attend a few workshops with the masters of the art. Artists including Rudy Francisco, Kusha Kapila, Srishti Dixit, Kalki Koechlin, Kubbra Sait, Mithila Palkar, Faye D’Souza, Varun Grover, Radhika Apte, Imtiaz Ali, Jim Sarbh, Kabir Khan, Aamir Aziz, The Local Train Rock band, Megha Rao, Zakir Khan, Bhuvan Bam, and many more have been a part of Spoken Fest in the past. The year 2022, it added, promises to be bigger with more than 65+ performances, including art, music, poetry, food, and everything else that you may expect out of a well-curated festival, over two days. From gen-z to millennials, from grandparents and parents to children and teenagers, Spoken Fest attracts everyone! The fest will also comprise art zones, a curated bazaar, and experiential brand interactions.
Kommune co-founder Roshan Abbas said, “Spoken Fest is back with its physical format after a year. What makes Spoken Fest unique is that it is the only festival that asks you to tune in, not tune out. We’ve seen our audience emotionally and intellectually engage with the performances. Brands that target millennials and young adults today through experiences have worked with Kommune’s Spoken Fest in the past and enjoyed the power of building communities and content via the festival. Our quality of experience and content is unique and well curated. And all at a price point that is very affordable.”
A platform for budding and established poets and artists, Spoken Fest 2022 aims to be a cultural melee of music, dance, drama, words and linguistically inclusive performances in languages as varied as Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, and English. A confluence of people, personalities, and passions, the fest positions itself as being a safe space for cultures, embraces and even encourages diversity, and aims to inspire.
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Continental Tires appoints Nevin Aslan-Özkan as Managing Director for India
Finance leader to drive growth in passenger vehicle segment from 6 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Continental Tires has put a fresh pair of tyres on its Indian leadership and this time, they’re rolling with strong financial horsepower. The premium tyre manufacturer has announced the appointment of Nevin Aslan-Özkan as managing director of Continental Tires India, effective 6 April 2026. She succeeds Samir Gupta, who stepped down on 5 April 2026 for personal reasons.
Nevin joined Continental in 2017 and has held key leadership roles in Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy & Business Development across EMEA and APAC. Since May 2025, she has served as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Tires India, shaping the company’s financial strategy and performance.
In her new role, she will lead the company’s growth agenda in India, with a sharp focus on accelerating its presence in the passenger vehicle segment. This appointment comes at a pivotal time, following the recent launch of the CrossContact A/T² tyre, the first market globally to receive this product and a €10.5 million (approximately Rs 100 crore) investment to strengthen Continental’s position, particularly in the ultra-high-performance (UUHP) segment.
Nevin Aslan-Özkan said, “India continues to be a strong focus market for Continental Tires. Guided by our ‘In the Market, For the Market’ approach, we will continue to deliver products and technologies designed for Indian roads.”
Samir Gupta, who joined Continental in 2012 and served as managing director since January 2022, was recognised for his significant contribution to expanding the brand’s footprint in India.
Continental is a leading global tyre manufacturer founded in 1871. The company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and employs around 78,000 people across 54 countries. Its Tires group sector, which includes premium car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tyres, recorded sales of €13.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and employs more than 56,000 people worldwide.
With Nevin Aslan-Özkan at the wheel, Continental Tires India is clearly gearing up for a smoother and more aggressive drive in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The road ahead looks promising.
