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Arvind Lifestyle Brands partners with Shoppers Stop for launch of Next
MUMBAI: Arvind Lifestyle Brands partners with Shoppers Stop for the launch of a shop-in-shop format of British brand next, in Mumbai. Spread over 600 sq. ft., at the Shoppers Stop store in Juhu, the NEXT shop in shop will retail kids clothing for ages from 2 years to 12 years for girls and boys. The kidswear range also includes hosiery, shoes and socks, underwear, and nightwear. The shop in shop format at Shoppers Stop is the first of its kind for next in India.
Mr. Govind Shrikhande, Customer Care Associate & Managing Director, Shoppers Stop Ltd. added, “We believe in offering our customers a world-class shopping experience and an unparalleled product assortment. Our partnership with Arvind Lifestyle Brands to bring British speciality retail brand NEXT is a great addition to our existing portfolio of kidwear brands. With next, our customers now have an added choice in aspirational kidswear brands to choose from. We are well poised for a successful journey with next.”
On the opening, J Suresh, MD & CEO, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. said, “We are extremely pleased with our collaboration with Shoppers Stop and for the first time in India we will bringing speciality retail inside a Department store. Next provides Shopper Stop consumers best of British kids fashion wear offering . On the other hand, Next can take advantage of the ready consumer base of Shoppers Stop. We expect this collaboration setting a new trend of win win collaboration between speciality retailers and Department stores.”
next offers quality clothing at reasonable prices for kids and women. Through a series of stories each season, next retails the best of British fashion. With a five city presence, in Forum Mall, Koramangala, Elante Mall, Chandigarh, Select Citywalk, Saket, Delhi, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, and Koregaon Mall Plaza, Pune, the brand has gathered a loyal fan base who’re fashion savvy and looking for current styles.
Next kidswear is now available at Shoppers Stop, Juhu.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
