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  • Comment: This is definitely a notable topic. But the tone need to be fixed. I suggest to rewrite the content in encyclopedic tone. Hitro talk 10:22, 20 May 2021 (UTC)
  • Comment: While this definitely does look notable, the article currently has too much promotional language. Devonian Wombat (talk) 05:52, 4 April 2021 (UTC)
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Dragvanti (stylized DragVanti)[1] is a web portal[2] dedicated to drag performers based in India.[3]

History

DragVanti was launched on June 20th 2020 by Patruni Sastry. The platform also connects emerging drag artists to the entertainment industry.[4][5][6]Originally, DragVanti was only a website. It became a monthly publication from 2019 to 2021 that was circulated online for no cost. The drag directory was launchced in June 2020.[7] [8]

Events

  • In 2020 June, DragVanti co-hosted Pride Online fest in collaboration with Social Samosa where there was a curated drag panel discussions and performances.[9] [10]
  • In August 2020, DragVanti hosted a TED circle for drag performers.[11]
  • In 2021 March, DragVanti hosted an open online mice evenings via its social media handle.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Dasagrandhi, Madhuri (10 June 2020). "Celebrating the diversity of drag". telanganatoday.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ "DragVanti: How India's first drag website aims to encourage the art form". Lifestyle Asia India. June 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Jeshi, K.; Bhavani, Divya Kala (June 14, 2020). "Pride Month parades cancelled? India's LGBTQ+ communities have taken the celebrations online". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ^ "Hyderabadi behind India's first virtual space for drag". June 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "Patruni Sastry: Redefining Desi Drag". Urban Asian. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  6. ^ "For all things drag". The New Indian Express.
  7. ^ "Drag Performance in India to go online with new platform for artists". August 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Essay | To perform is to be: Drag culture, Indian art, and activism – Saumya Kalia | LGBTQ+ (Vol I) – Issue 35". October 28, 2020.
  9. ^ "#PrideMonth: Amid the pandemic, the pride marches on, virtually - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ^ Parmar, Priyanka (June 24, 2020). "LGBTQ+ communities partner-up with Social Ketchup and Local Samosa for Pride LIVE fest 2020".
  11. ^ Desk, BWW News. "TED Circles Led By South Asian Drag Performers And Observers Highlights The Importance Of Paid Art". BroadwayWorld.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "Poems, music, standup and more at queer open mic at Cafe Rasasvada". The New Indian Express.
  13. ^ "A club for queens | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.

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