Travel vlogger stuck in traffic for 19 hours, misses Mahakumbh Mela
Prayagraj: American travel vlogger Drew Binsky missed the Mahakumbh Mela after being stranded in traffic for 19 hours. Despite months of planning, he could not reach the event, one of the largest human gatherings, held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
Binsky shared his experience on social media, calling it one of the most frustrating moments of his travels. He detailed how roadblocks, checkpoints, and thick smog prevented him from getting closer than 21 km to the city. Considering walking the remaining distance in the cold, he ultimately decided against it and spent the night in his car with his driver.
“This is the first time I failed to shoot a story,” he wrote, expressing disappointment as the next Mahakumbh will take place 144 years later.
His post received mixed reactions from Indian users. While some sympathised, others criticised him for not anticipating the travel challenges associated with the event. Some pointed out that millions, including the elderly and children, managed to reach the venue, while others suggested better planning for future visits.
Binsky later stated he would be heading to Beirut for a break, concluding with, “India 1, Binsky 0.”
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
