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CONTENTS MUSIC ................................................................................. 4
AANDHOLIKA ....................................................................... 4
ANTAKSHARI ........................................................................ 5
AXETACY .............................................................................. 5
FUSION ................................................................................ 5
RAP WARS............................................................................ 6
ROCKTAVES .......................................................................... 7
SONIC STAMPEDE ................................................................ 7
SWARANJALI ........................................................................ 8
TARANG ............................................................................... 9
OASIS UNPLUGGED .............................................................. 9
WESTERN ACOUSTIC JAM .................................................. 10
DRAMA ............................................................................. 11
FASH P ............................................................................... 11
METAMORPHOSIS ............................................................. 12
MIME ................................................................................. 14
SPOOFOMANIA .................................................................. 14
STAGE PLAYS ...................................................................... 15
STREET PLAY ................... .................. ................... ............... 17
DANCE ............................................................................... 19
CHOREO ............................................................................. 19
DESERT DUEL .................. .................. ................... ............... 20
RAZZMATAZZ .................. .................. ................... ............... 21
STREET DANCE ................................................................... 22
TANDAV.............................................................................. 23
QUIZZING .......................................................................... 24
AUDIO VISUAL QUIZ ......................... ................... ............... 24
DHAROHAR ........................................................................ 24
ENTERTAINMENT QUIZ ...................................................... 24
FILM STRIP .................. ................... ................... .................. 25
FILMI MUQUABALA ................. ................... .................. ...... 25
OASIS QUIZ .........................................................................25
POINT BLANC MOVIE QUIZ .................. ................... ............ 26
TRAVEL QUIZ ...................................................................... 26
ART ................................................................................... 26
BITS N PIECES ..................................................................... 26
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CLICK BETWEEN THE LINES ................................................ 27
EXPOSURE .......................................................................... 28
HI FLY ................................................................................. 28
PICASSO’S PALETTE............................................................ 29
SHADES OF GREY ............................................................... 29
SPLASH............................................................................... 29
THE GREAT INDIAN ROAD SHOW ...................................... 30
ORATORY .......................................................................... 31
BLAB .................................................................................. 31
BLUFFMASTER ................................................................... 31
KSHANIKA .......................................................................... 32
MAMO ............................................................................... 33
MOCK PARLIAMENT .......................................................... 33
OASIS DEBATE .................................................................... 34
SPOTLIGHT ......................................................................... 35
VOICE A VERSE ................................................................... 35
MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................... 37
BEAUTY AND THE GEEK ..................................................... 37
BEG, BORROW, STEAL........................................................ 37
BETWEEN THE LINES .......................................................... 37
IMPROVISE ......................................................................... 38
LIMERICKS .......................................................................... 38
MINUTE TO WIN IT .................. ................... .................. ...... 39
POEM A PIC ........................................................................ 39
SNOOP DOGS ..................................................................... 40
SPEED SCRABBLE .............................. ................... ............... 40
SPELL B FOR DUMMYS ....................................................... 41
THE AD EFFECT .............................. ................... .................. 42
TREASURE HUNT ................................................................ 42
TRIATHLON ................. ................... ................... .................. 43
WORDSTOCK ...................................................................... 43
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ....................................... 43
CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................... 47
INDEX ................................................................................ 48
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MUSIC
AANDHOLIKAAandholika is a talent hunt for the most versatile singer
among the participants. The event has singers rendering a
good mix of songs from various eras with live orchestration by
the Music Club.
RULES:
A maximum of 2 male and/or 2 female entries per
college.
The event comprises Eliminations followed by Finals.
Eliminations:
The contestant will have to perform a Hindi song of
his/her choice in the first round.
The contestants will also be tested on sense of scale
and beat.
No accompanists are allowed.
3 male and 3 female contestants will be short listed for
the finals.
Judging in eliminations will be based on:
Quality of voice
Sense of scale and beat
Quality of rendition
Improvisation
Finals:
A song bank will be made available to the finalists after
the elimination round.
All songs in this stage must be from the song bank.
The songs in final round will have to be sung on the
original scale. Live orchestration will be provided.
Other details regarding the final rounds will also be
provided after the elimination round.
Note: Participants are requested to carry an IPod, CD/MP3
player.
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ANTAKSHARIAntakshari is much more than just knowledge of songs, music
and singers - It’s a saga of fun, a journey into the world of music and entertainment, an Oasis
for the Bedouin.
RULES:
There will be 2 contestants in a team.
No song can be repeated in any round.
In case a team sings a song incorrectly, or is unable to
complete the “mukhra”, or forgets a word
of the song etc., rest of the teams can raise an objection to it.
AXETACYA solo guitar competition.
RULES:
It is a solo guitar event. Preliminary participants will not have more than 10
minutes each on stage, including tuning and sound
check, etc. There is no restriction on the number of
songs they can play.
A basic sound setup will be provided. Participants are
required to get their own guitars and
patches/pedals/processors for the event. However if a
guitar can be provided to a participant on the spot, itwill be.
Backing Tracks are permitted in the preliminary stage.
A professional judge will be present.
The final round will be a “face-off” style event, where
two contestants will be pitted against each other.
The decision of the Judge will be final and absolutely
binding.
FUSIONFusion, as the name suggests, is a harmony of Indian and
Western styles of music. It is a self-composed instrumental
piece supported by vocal queues like alaaps, harmonies
(preferably without lyrics), a jugalbandi or any kind of musicalcomposition comprising various genres. The musical piece
may be a combination of eastern and western styles - electric,
acoustic or mixed.
RULES:
One entry per college or band ‐ maximum of 10
members per entry.
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Time limit: 12 minutes + 5 minutes setup time
2% of the marks will be deducted for every extra
minute.
Judging will be based on:
Co‐ordination
Quality of orchestration
Improvisation and originality
Blending of genres
Overall impact and sound of the band
Connection with the audience
Note:
Drum kit, a keyboard, an electric guitar, tabla and a
bass guitar will be provided.
Instrumentalists will not be provided.
RAP WARSEver got an urge to spit out the anger and art inside you in the
form of a beautiful yet gritty rap? Ever started to feel that you
can jargon with your vocabulary but still end up with a string
of skillfully crafted words? Ever felt that your gibberish could
become the anthem for a whole generation? If yes, we offer
you a podium to boast your finesse in rapping. Come Battle it
out in ‘Rap Wars’.
RULES:
The languages for rapping allowed are Hindi, English
and Punjabi.
The Rap should not exceed 4 minutes. Exceeding the
time limit will lead to immediate disqualification.
The Rap should be an original work of the individual.
No kind of plagiarism allowed. The person can use
whatever beats he/she likes but the lyrics should be
original. The Rap should not contain vulgar words and direct
slangs. Though puns, quips, paronomasia, double-
meaning phrases, witticism etc. are allowed.
Note:
Pre-registration required for participation in this event.
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ROCKTAVESRocktaves is the annual semi-professional rock festival of BITS
Pilani. It is without a doubt one of the most prestigious rock
competitions in India. For decades, Rocktaves has strived
towards excellence, pioneering and redefining the fairly
young and volatile Indian rock scene. Rocktaves is in fact
responsible for launching some of the biggest names in the
Indian rock scene today: Parikrama, Prestorika, Them Clones,
The Superfuzz and Euphoria are just some of the footnotes in
this epic musical odyssey.
RULES:
Bands will get 25 minutes on stage (including sound
check).
There will be NO language restrictions on the entries.
NO registration fees will be charged and
accommodation will be provided.
The selection of teams will be the sole discretion of BITS- PILANI
FINAL decision regarding any matter lies in the hands of
the organizers and judges and is absolutely binding.
Professionals will be handling the Judging of the event.
Any team violating ANY of the above RULES is subject
to direct elimination
Note:
Bands are shortlisted beforehand, no on the spot
registration. Only shortlisted bands will be invited to
perform. Professional Sounds to handle the event. Drum kits will
be provided.
SONIC STAMPEDESpinning discs, enthralling beats and intoxicating music!! In an
event never seen before, professional DJs will battle it out for
supremacy at OASIS 2011. The screeches will set the night on
fire and the phenomenal music will rock you like a hurricane
with no truce in the battle. The best of music, infinite fervor
and a rocking dance floor!! The stage is set for a mind-
blowing evening of music and dance.
The superlative DJs get to prove their antagonism by sending
the people into a state of trance. In the multitude of young
dancers and the pulsating interplay of laser and motley disco
lights, there is a great opportunity to grip the thousands of
people treading their feet to enthralling music and turn them
groggy!
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RULES:
Entry to the contest is Free. Entry Restricted to IndianNationals.
Decision of the Judges will be final and no
correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
There shall be only one Title for the Winner.
Participants shall not use hazardous/dangerous
material as part of their act without checking with the
management.
Non Compliance with any of the contest’s rules &
regulation shall immediately disqualify the participants.
Technical RULES:
DJs using Turn Table need to carry their own
Cartridges.
Each contesting DJ will be given 20 minutes in total
including set up time.
Judges will award points to the participants on thefollowing factors of originality:
o Looping Live
o Running Mixes
o Scratching
o Equalization and balancing of sound output
o Selection of Tracks
o Live remixes
o Crowd Interaction
o Crowd Reaction
o Body Languageo Rapping
o Attitude
SWARANJALISwaranjali is a classical music contest. Participants trained in
the vocal and instrumental aspects of both Carnatic and
Hindustani styles are invited to compete. (Instruments: Violin,
Sitar, Veena, Flute, Hawaiin Guitar, Tabla, Mridangam,
Ghatam, Keyboard, Guitar, Harmonium, Kanjira, Saarangi,
Sarod).
RULES:
Individual participation. Time duration: 5 minutes (minimum), 10 minutes
(maximum)
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Contestants for instrumental music are expected to
bring their own accompaniments. They will be judged
based on performances in two categories: 1. String and
wind instruments 2. Percussion
TARANGTarang is an event dedicated to 'Indian Music’ that showcases
vocal and instrumental talent. The event hails the best music
band that recreates their favourite musical numbers with
superlative instrumental co‐ordination and vocal harmony.RULES:
One entry per college or band.
A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 members per
entry allowed.
Time limit: 15 minutes + 5 minutes setup time
2% of the total marks will be deducted for every extra
minute.
The competition involves reproduction of Indian Music
in 2 modules: Module 1: Vocals appropriately backed by instruments.
Module 2: A purely instrumental piece/ instrumental
version of a song.
A performance that DOES NOT INCLUDE BOTH the
above mentioned modules will be DISQUALIFIED.
Use of pre‐recorded music (e.g. sequences, keyboard
rhythm, guitar loops) will result in disqualification.
A rendition may be a film song / album song / own
composition. Judging will be based on:
Choice of songs
Quality of vocals
Quality of instrumental orchestration
Co‐ordination
Overall impact
Connecting with the audience
Note: Only 3 microphones will be provided upfront and 2 for
backing vocals.
Drum kit, a keyboard, an electric guitar, tabla and a
bass guitar will be provided.
Instrumentalists will not be provided.
OASIS UNPLUGGEDCompetitive event targeted at semi-professional musicians.
Participants will play acoustic versions of English songs.
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RULES:
Participants will play acoustic versions of English songs.
The participants will be provided with a drum kit. Theyshould bring their own guitars.
The number of participants per group should not
exceed 5.
The number of songs per group should not exceed 4.
The decision of the Judge will be final and binding.
WESTERN ACOUSTIC JAMWestern acoustic jam is an event that attracts lovers of
western music, both classical and pop. It is a non-competitive
event where participants are free to render their favourite
western numbers with their own accompaniment, if
necessary.
RULES:
No restriction on the number of entries from eachcollege.
One keyboard (piano mode) and 3-piece drum-kit
setup will be provided.
Participants have to bring their own acoustic guitars.
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DRAMA
FASH PAlert, O' mortals, behold thy slayers
Of unsurpassed charm and hypnotic stares.
With their robes chic and their whimsical glee,
Helioses and Aphrodites on a killing spree.
Men come marching with Herculean built
And many a women, their lovers they jilt!
And maidens with their pulsating hips,
Men on the brink of apocalypse.
The crowd goes berserk like a frothing sea
And just when you thought you saw it all....
FASH-P....
RULES:
Only one entry per college.
Maximum of 12 participants on stage. However, all
participants need not be on stage at same time.
All teams will have an on-campus elimination roundduring OASIS.
Teams need to submit a copy of the write-ups of
different rounds at the time of eliminations. The write-
up should be in printed form.
Time limit of 18 minutes (curtain to curtain, including
the time for change of clothes after round 1). All teams
have to present their introduction, for which 5 extra
minutes will be given. Points will be deducted forexceeding the time limit.
Participants can follow any theme of their choice. One
round on the Oasis theme is compulsory.
On-stage practice slots will be provided for the
shortlisted teams. Teams are expected to use them for
stage familiarization, finalizing light cues etc.
Emphasis will be given to apparels, portrayal and
originality.
Backstage helpers should not exceed 8. Two teammembers must be present to provide cues for music
and lights.
Lighting of candles, matches or cigarettes on stage is
not allowed and will result in disqualification.
A T-shaped extension will be added to the auditorium
stage. Both the stage and the extension may be used as
the walking ramp.
Teams are requested to confirm their participation in
advance by emailing to [email protected],[email protected].
Teams must report to the Department of Theatre room
immediately after registration at the Controlz booth.
Teams must bring 2 CDs and a pen-drive containing
their sound track. One CD is to be submitted at the
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time of eliminations. The soundtrack should be in .mp3
format.
METAMORPHOSISMetamorphosis is a short film-making competition, the
ultimate platform that each artist deserves. Amaze your
viewers with your perspective, aesthetic sense, emotion or
simple ingenuity of idea. So ignite the director,
cinematographer, the sound specialist, the editor or simply an
art connoisseur inside you waiting to leap out.
1st Round:
This is a Screening round. Selected best entries will
be short listed for further rounds.
No specific theme is required.
The name of the movie file should follow the format
: “metam11_<team name>_<title of film>”. Each entry must be sent along with a abstract not
exceeding 50 words explaining the idea and the
purpose of the film in .doc/.pdf file. The name of
the .pdf/.doc file should also follow the above
naming format.
For options to upload your entries online find the
details on the Metamorphosis 2011 Facebook page,
teams from BITS Pilani may directly submit the
entries to the undersigned. Videos shot using Digicams/Handycams/Mobile
Phones are ALLOWED.
Last date for submitting first round entries of
metamorphosis is 2nd October 2011.
Please read the Rules and Regulations Section.
2nd Round:
This will be a themed round.
The theme will be announced a few days after the
preliminary round.
Only those teams that are declared qualified will be
eligible to participate in this round.
This final round will be an online round similar to the
previous rounds where you can submit your videos
online or teams from BITS Pilani can directly submit the
entries to the undersigned. The outstation teams need
not come on campus for the same.
After the qualified teams have submitted their video
for the final round on the deadline day, they would be
forwarded a questionnaire regarding their film which
they must send back within 48 hours of receipt.
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Videos shot using Digicams/Handy cams/Mobile
Phones are ALLOWED.
Do look out for further notice regarding the deadline
for the final round. Please read the Rules and Regulations Section.
Rules and regulations:
The maximum duration for an entry is 5 minutes.
The maximum number of members in a team is 4.
(Excluding the cast)
Each entry should bear a) an appropriate title b) the
team name.
A disclaimer bearing the following text: “This is an
entry for Metamorphosis Oasis 2011.”, the team
name and title of the film must run for five seconds
before the start of the video.
The video should contain the name of all the team
members in the final credits along with contact
number and email id of the team leader. The
credits section and the disclaimer will not be
counted in the 5 minutes allotted for the film.
All entries should be completely original and
independently produced. Content and idea should
be original. The participating teams themselves will
be responsible for any third-party claim for
copyright infringement.
Entries must reflect your direction and editing skills,
and should comprise of cinematography and editing
only.
Organizers solely reserve the right to screen theentry.
Pornography, nudity and Excessive Violence are
strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate
disqualification.
Decision of the judges shall be final.
Keep checking the Facebook page for regular
updates.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Originality of the idea
Cinematography
Video and Sound Synchrony
Aesthetic Value
Editing
Acting
Title of the video
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MIMEThe language of gestures was born with man and is reborn
every day as part of his need to express himself. Before thehuman voice developed, gestures served not only to
communicate but to aid in the development of vocal sounds.
Just like they say: ACTIONS certainly speak louder than
WORDS! MIME requires participants to portray a play,
pertaining to a theme.
RULES:
Teams should give in their entries to the Coordinator,
Department of Theatre. (Contact: DivyanshuSinghal,
+919772975349, [email protected],
There is no elimination round. Entries will be accepted
on a first come first serve basis.
Maximum number of participants per entry is 6 on
stage and 2 off stage.
Time limit: 9 minutes. Negative points for exceeding
the time limit.
No recorded music, recorded sounds, musical
instruments, recognizable words, indicative makeup,
indicative costumes or props are allowed. For
clarification, please contact the Coordinator,
Department of Theatre. Violation will result in negative
points.
Mikes will be provided to the off stage members of the
team. Any sound produced must not be recognizable as
words.
Points will be deducted for vulgarity. A short synopsis may be read out before the
performance which will not be included in the write-
up.
SPOOFOMANIA‘Spoofs’ takes you to the world of recreating movies and
revisiting events in satirical ways, with sarcasm and wit. This
event brings to you an imitation of conventional cinema while
exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect. The
selection of movies includes some of the best journeys, with
unforgettable moments, worthy of being called ‘Roadtrip’.
RULES:
Maximum number of participants per entry is 6 on
stage and 2 off stage.
Teams can act in Hindi or English.
The team may choose any one movie from the given
list.
Synopsis of the script should be sent to the
Coordinator, Department of Theatre by 26th
September for short listing of finalists. (Contact:
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DivyanshuSinghal, +919772975349,
[email protected], f2008813@bits-
pilani.ac.in ).
Synopsis may be handwritten/softcopy/photocopied.Illegible scripts will be disqualified.
Eliminations will be based on the synopsis.
Short listed teams will be informed through email
by3rd October. For this purpose, teams are requested
to mention their email addresses when they send their
scripts.
Time limit: 10-15 minutes on stage. Points will be
deducted for vulgarity.
No props will be provided. Teams may use props if theywant, for which prior permission from the Coordinator
of Department of Theatre is necessary. Negative points
for props usage without permission.
Points will be awarded for creativity, humor, relevance
to the theme and to the original content.
List of movies:
1) The Hangover
2) Motorcycle Diaries
3) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.4)Up
5)Due date
6)Dumb and dumber
7)Harold and Kumar go to White Castle
8)Into the Wild
9)Eurotrip
10) 127 hours
11) The Bucket List
12) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara13 )Dil Chahta Hai
14) Around the World in 80 Days
STAGE PLAYSTHESPO and OASIS present: Stage Plays.
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears...
As the curtains raise this OASIS, they shall unveil a
commitment to the art of theatre, to the cultural fabric of the
audience, bringing to them a wholesome feast of drama to
awaken and thrill the senses! Watch ingeniously written
scripts transform into enthralling plays, shining with the
talent and dexterity of actors guided by adept direction. A
show of expertise and professionalism will unfold, leaving the
audience in nothing short of a trance!
RULES:
Stage plays during OASIS 2011 will be judged by
members from the Thespo 13 screening panel.
The teams will also be screened for Thespo 13.
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The screening panel’s decision to include a play at
Thespo will depend solely on the quality of the play.
Thus, the number of teams that may get selected is not
fixed. The plays making it to Thespo will be announced on
26th October, by the Thespo 13 screening panel, after
the judges have evaluated all the plays.
Multiple entries per college, but each entry from a
college should be in a different language. The play may
be multi-lingual. For the final stage plays only one
script from each college will be selected.
Maximum of six teams will be selected for the finals.
First stage of eliminations will be based on play scripts. All members putting up the play (with the exception of
the playwright) should be under the age of 25.
All play scripts should reach the Coordinator of
Department of Theatre by 26th September for short
listing of finalists.( Contact: DivyanshuSinghal,
+919772975349, [email protected],
A list containing all props to be used during the play
should be sent along with the script. Teams whose scripts are not received by the specified
time will not be considered.
Scripts sent may be
handwritten/softcopy/photocopied. Illegible scripts will
be disqualified.
The script sent should be an exact replica of the play,
as it will be performed. It should be exactly followed
during the performance. Any deviations without prior
approval of the Department of Theatre Coordinator willresult in disqualification.
Short listed teams will be informed through email by
3rd October. For this purpose, teams are requested to
mention email addresses when they send their scripts.
The list of short listed teams will also be put up on the
Oasis website.
Time limit: Minimum – 60 minutes; Maximum – 75
minutes (empty stage to empty stage).
For teams to be eligible for Thespo 13 screening, theyshould have an “on-stage performance” of minimum
60 minutes.
Not adhering to the time limit will result in negative
points.
Approximate duration of the play should be specified
when the script is sent.
Backstage helpers should not exceed 6. Two team
members must be present to provide cues for music
and lights. Points will be deducted for vulgarity. Thespo insists on
scripts avoiding abusive language.
Lighting of candles, matches or cigarettes on stage is
not allowed and will result in disqualification.
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Mikes, lights will be provided. Props may be provided
but are subject to availability. The teams are requested
to send a list of props required along with the script.
Teams will be intimated about the availability of thesame. (For definition of “prop” please refer to the note
given below).
Rehearsal slots will be provided for quick stage
familiarization
Note: Definition of “prop”: An item that is not a part of
clothing is a prop. Also, an item of clothing will be considered
a prop if it is moved from its initial position during the
performance.
STREET PLAYOasis brings to you, right from the streets, a loud and larger
than life exchange of ideologies, with drama full of humour
and zeal. Street Plays aka NukkadNatak, are carried out to
propagate social and political messages among the masses,
amidst the direct, intimate and effective means of theatre by
means of shouts, chants, drums and catchy songs.
RULES:
One entry per college.
The play may be in English or Hindi.
Time limit of 40 minutes. Negative points for exceedingthe time limit. An introduction of participants is
necessary after the play but not included in the time
limit.
Teams are expected to mention approximate time for
their plays.
Elimination is based on play scripts.
All play scripts should reach the Coordinator of
Department of Theatre by 26th September for short
listing of finalists.(Contact: Contact: DivyanshuSinghal,+919772975349, [email protected],
Teams whose scripts are not received by the specified
time will not be considered.
Scripts sent may be
handwritten/softcopy/photocopied. Illegible scripts will
be disqualified.
The script sent should be an exact replica of the play,
as it will be performed. It should be exactly followedduring the performance. Any deviations without prior
approval of Department of Theatre Coordinator will
result in disqualification.
Short listed teams will be informed through email by
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mention email addresses when they send their scripts.
The list of short listed teams will also be put up on the
Oasis website.
Points will be deducted for vulgarity. Use of mikes, lights and make up is not allowed.
No props will be provided. Teams may use props if they
want, for which prior permission from the Coordinator
of Department of Theatre is necessary. Negative points
for props usage without permission. (For definition of
‘prop’ please refer to the note given below).
Teams must arrive at the venue 45 minutes before the
event starts.
Note: Definition of “prop”: An item that is not a part of
clothing is a prop. Also, an item of clothing will be considered
a prop if it is moved from its initial position during the
performance.
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DANCE
CHOREOThis year at Oasis, experience the full enigma of Choreo,
where the bodily senses, mind, heart and soul all come
together to give expression to a plethora of emotions that tell
timeless tales as the participants cascade to the rhythm with
their feather finish moves.
RULES:
Teams can have a maximum of 14 participants.
One entry per college.
Teams are expected to portray a theme through dance
and choreography.
Time limit of 10 minutes including write-up (curtain to
curtain). Negative points for exceeding the time limit.
There will be an elimination round.
Folk and classical dances are not allowed.
Lyrics are not allowed in the sound track. However, a
short write-up describing the theme may be read
before the performance. The write-up should be in
printed form.
All props must be specified to the Coordinator of
Department of Theatre. Use of props is highly
discouraged and can result in negative points or even
disqualification. (For definition of “prop” please refer
to the note given below).
On-Stage rehearsal slots will be provided to the
shortlisted teams. Teams are expected to use theseslots for finalizing lights cues and so on.
Backstage helpers should not exceed 6. Two team
members must be present to provide cues for music
and lights.
Lighting of candles, matches or cigarettes on stage is
not allowed and will result in disqualification.
Teams are requested to confirm their participation in
advance by emailing to
[email protected],[email protected].
Teams should report to the Department of Theatre
room immediately after registration at the Controlz
booth.
Teams must bring 2 CDs and a pen-drive containing
their sound track. One CD is to be submitted at the
time of eliminations. The soundtrack should be in.mp3
format.
Teams are advised to get their own music systems forpractice.
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DESERT DUELDesert duel is an event that brings out individual brilliance
among participants and tests their mettle in dance. It is a solodance event in which dancers from every college participate
and showcase their talent. Since this is a solo event, it gives
the dancer a lot of freedom in the steps/moves/stunts he/she
chooses to perform. Depending on the dancer, styles can vary
from western to classical to hip-hop and even to the typical
Bollywood style.
Event 1:
A maximum of 6 entries per college.
Individual participation The event comprises eliminations followed by finals.
Eliminations:
Prepared Sequence
Time limit: Max: 1 min. Min: 30 sec
All forms of dance allowed.
Weightage for costumes, music, choreography.
Fusion allowed.
Disqualification on exceeding time limit
Weightage will be given for props. However, prior
permission is required for their usage.
Get your own CD/pen drive with music for the dance.
No audio cassettes will be allowed.
Note: Props using fire are strictly prohibited and will lead to
disqualification.
Finals:Round 1: Solo dance
The participant will have to repeat the performance given
during elimination round.
Round 2: Character round
(On the Spot character presentation)
The participant must portray a character through
dance
Organizers will provide music and 15 min to prepare.
Characters will be decided through lots at the end of
Round 1.
Time limit: Max: 2 min, Min: 1 min (Left to the
discretion of the organizers)
Weightage will be given for presentation of character,
innovation, choreography, expressions.
Usage of any kind of props will lead to disqualification.
Round 3: Last man standing
STAGE 1: The participants will be divided into groups (3 or 4
participants per group)
Group-wise, every group will start dancing to the same
song with its assigned participants together on stage.
Some people of each group will be selected for stage 2.
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STAGE 2:
The people who have entered into stage 2 will also be
grouped now into groups of three or four and the same
process continues till we finally have one last personstanding. The last person standing will have the
maximum number of points and the others will be
marked relatively.
The later he/she gets eliminated the more number of
points he/she will get.
RAZZMATAZZThe winds of Oasis spawn the most creative and popular
event: the dance extravaganza Razzmatazz. You'll see the best
college troupes dancing on stage, trying to better their
previous performances and competing with others for the
prestigious first prize in this fiercely competed event. The
event is judged by an eminent personality in the field of
professional dance.
RULES: Maximum of 12 participants per team.
There will be 3 rounds.
The event comprises eliminations followed by finals.
Eliminations:
Teams will be judged on the basis of their own
prepared sequence. Teams need to show all the props which they might be
using in their performance.
Teams also need to show at least a single set of
costumes they will be wearing for their performance
Props using fire are strictly prohibited.
Round 1: Group Dance
(Prepared Sequence)
Minimum six dancers on stage.
No lead dancer, no solo performance.
Time limit (excluding briefing time) - Max: 6 min. Min: 3
min.
All forms of dance allowed.
Weightage for costumes, music, choreography and
coordination.
Fusion allowed.
Negative marking on exceeding time limit and
disqualification on exceeding the number of participants.
No weightage will be given for props. However, prior
permission is required for their usage.
Get your own CD/ pen-drive with music for the dance.
No audio cassettes will be allowed.
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Round 2: Footloose
(On the Spot Adaptation)
The music will keep changing, you will have to adapt to
the beat. Organizers will provide music on the spot.
There will have to be at least 3 dancers on stage at all
times.
Time limit: Max: 3 min, Min: 1 min (Left to the
discretion of the organizers)
Weightage will be given for adaptation to change of
music and pace of beat, coordination and
choreography.
No props allowed.
Round 3: Prop Round
(Improvised use of props)
The organizers will provide props and music.
Props will be decided through lots at the end of Round
STREET DANCEAll you vagabonds out there ... It’s time to move, shake and
drop! Bounce, leap, jump into the world of Street Dance!
RULES:
Minimum 5 and maximum 14 dancers per team.
One entry per college.
The duration of the performance should be 5-10 min.
Teams must bring 2 CDs and a pen-drive containing
their soundtrack. One CD is to be submitted at the time
of eliminations. The soundtrack should be in.mp3format.
Teams should bring their own portable music systems
for practice.
The dance floor area must be in the same condition
after the performances as before.
No props will be provided. Teams may use props if they
want, for which prior permission from the Coordinator
of Department of Theatre is necessary. Negative points
for props usage without permission. Participant should show the freestyle of Street Dance.
Power movements, acrobatics, etc. are admissible, but
they should not form a major part of the performance.
Individuality and originality of the dance is encouraged
as well as interaction and contact with the spectators
and the other dancers.
Dancers are not restricted from performing any move
but they must be aware that it is their own
responsibility to ensure that they do not performdangerous moves that could injure themselves or
others. Coordinators have the right to bring in safety
restrictions.
Lighting of candles, matches or cigarettes on stage is
not allowed and will result in disqualification.
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Teams should report to Department of Theatre room
immediately after registration at Controlz booth.
In case of situations which have been not described in
Rules, the decision taken by the judges will be final. For any queries, contact Coordinator, Department of
Theatre: DivyanshuSinghal, +919772975349,
[email protected], f2008813@bits-
pilani.ac.in
TANDAVTandav is open to the following styles of dance: Oddisi,
Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharathanatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali and
Mohiniattam.
RULES:
Participants are expected to perform in full costume,
which should be brought by them.
Participants should not switch styles in betweenrounds.
This is a solo event comprising of the following rounds:
1. Laya – A recital in the respective style for a
maximum of 7 minutes. Participants should
bring the music track for which they are
going to dance for in their own pen drive/CD/
cassette.
2. Rasa – Depiction of a given situation for 3
minutes.
3. Tala – Performing to a 30 second percussion
sequence which shall be made known few
minutes before the round.
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QUIZZING
AUDIO VISUAL QUIZCome. See. Conquer. The AVQ adds all the glamour to the
Oasis quizzing scenario replete with acoustics and imagery to
spice up your evening. All questions take either of the above
two approaches leaving the participants wanting for more.
RULES:
Teams of three will have to answer the written
elimination.
Any number of teams from a college can participate.
The top six/eight teams, selected on the basis of their
scores in the elimination, will compete in the finals.
The quiz will consist of only audio-visual questions.
DHAROHARCome reconnect with the beauty of Indian culture, tradition,
history, sports, movies and current affairs through a quiz that
seeks to test the India Quotient within the participants.
RULES:
A written prelims round will be conducted on the day
of finals (open to all) out of which 4 teams will be
selected for the finals.
The finals will be an on-stage event comprising of traditional rounds of quizzing like Infinite Bounce,
Connects, Rapid Fires, Jackpots, Audio Visual questions
etc.
Participants may turn up for the event in groups of
maximum 3.
The details of each round are subject to quizmaster’s
discretion.
ENTERTAINMENT QUIZMusic, movies, TV sitcoms, literature, sports...and more! The
domain is huge and possibilities endless. However, fun is
guaranteed. Always thought that this is your bastion? Prove
it! Yet another quiz where the winners stand tall, while thelosers look small.
Team size - Maximum two participants per team.
Rounds - Elimination round, followed by on-stage rounds.
JUDGING CRITERIA - The team with the maximum points at
the end of the final round will be declared winners.
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FILM STRIPIf you are totally into movies and music, this quiz is the place
to be. After a written elimination round, teams pass through aseries of rounds like rapid fire, situation round, audio and
video rounds etc, to reach the final round. The finals will be a
fast-paced stage event, with buzzer rounds as well. All
questions will pertain in some way to the world of cinemas.
RULES:
Each team consists of two participants.
Elimination will be done through a written test.
Rounds can have negative marking as well.
Any number of teams from a college can participate.
FILMI MUQABLAIf you thought Bollywood was all about spicy gossip, we'll
surely change that notion. With scintillating and sensational
facts comes FilmiMuqabla, the only Bollywood Quiz of its
kind!
RULES:
Questions asked will be only related to Bollywood.
Each team will consist of 2 members.
Teams have to qualify written elimination round first in
which any number of teams can participate.
Based on the written elimination round, 6 teams will be
chosen. They will compete for the title of “FilmiSartaj”
in the finals.
The finals will consist of 6 rounds.
Finals will consist of simple audio-visual rounds.
In case of any discrepancies, the decision of judges will
be final and binding.
OASIS QUIZ
The biggest quiz in Oasis, Oasis Quiz is the ultimate battle forquizzing supremacy, the right to be enviously abused for a
year and a lot of money. We could say this year's Oasis
promises to be a lot bigger and better and all that drivel, but
that's not really what we want to tell you. What we want to
tell you is, come for it. If you've been once, you don't need to
read this. If you haven't, give it a shot, and you won't forget it.
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RULES:
Teams of three will have to answer the writtenelimination.
Any number of teams from a college can participate.
The top six/eight teams, selected on the basis of their
scores in the elimination, will compete in the finals.
The finals will have audio and visual rounds besides the
regular oral rounds.
POINT BLANC MOVIE QUIZ
The Movie Quiz will be a mixed bag of trivia, connects and
questions you can work out, covering all genres of the world
of cinema.
RULES:
Maximum three members per team
A preliminary round will be conducted first, followed
by a final round of shortlisted teams.
The decision of the quiz master shall be final and
binding.
TRAVEL QUIZA quiz to reward well-travelled men rather than Wikipedia-
reading geeks.In honour of the Oasis theme this time
around, this quiz is going to be all about people, places,
cultures and, of course, food. Or maybe not. But it
definitely is going to be about travel.
RULES:
• Teams of two.
• No restriction on number of teams per college.
• Prelims and finals will be conducted.
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ART
BITS N PIECESWhat can you make from bits of newspaper and magazines?
Use your creativity and imagination to create a subtle yet
beautiful image from bits of newspaper and pieces of a
magazine.
RULES:
This event requires the participating teams to make a
collage using the inventory provided, in accordance
with a theme.
Teams of maximum 3 members
Newspapers, adhesive, scissors and a magazine will be
provided to every team. Teams cannot use their own
inventory.
Each team will be evaluated on the basis of creativity,
relevance to theme, use of resources.
CLICK BETWEEN THE LINES"A picture speaks a thousand words"
Match our story with a picture you think best describes the
crux/moral of our story, you need not describe the very
events as they unfold, but rather the main theme/idea behind
it.
RULES:
This is an online event.
Provide a suitable title to your entry
An entry must be an original work of the participant.
Each participant must submit one entry.
The entries must be submitted by the midnight of 18th
October 2011, in the format given below:
Name -
Title_StudentName_CollegeName_Phone
no.jpeg
Minimum size – 1200 * 800 pixels
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Entries are to be sent to [email protected] with
the subject “Click Between the Lines”. Kindly make sure
there are no watermarks or captions on your entries.
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EXPOSUREA “traditional” exhibition-cum-competition, for all the
shutterbugs and photography enthusiasts who wish to showoff their clicking skills to everyone else, and win prizes in the
process.
RULES:
This is an online event.
There are 3 categories under which entries can be
given –
NATURE – (everything created by themagic of Mother Nature)
PEOPLE – (can include portraits and
people in general)
ARCHITECTURE/GEOMETRY – (buildings
and man - made structures, the symmetry
and geometry associated)
o Title your snaps and categorize them under one
of the above.
An entry must be the original work of the participant. A maximum of two entries can be given for EACH
category by a single participant. It is NOT compulsory
to participate in all three categories.
The entries must be submitted by the midnight of 18th
October 2011, in the format given below:
Name -
Title_Category_StudentName_CollegeNa
me_Phone no.jpeg
Minimum size – 1200 * 800 pixels Aspect ratio - 3:2
Entries are to be sent to [email protected] with
the subject “Exposure”. The entry should clearly
mention which category (use abbreviations: nature –
nat, people – ppl, architecture - arch) it belongs to.
Kindly make sure there are no watermarks or captions
on your entries.
HI FLYWe’ve all flown kites during our childhood. Now it’s time to
make your own kite and see whose kite flies the highest.
RULES:
On Spot Registration Participants will have to make/build a Kite and fly
them.
Inventory and procedure will be provided on the spot.
Teams of 2-3 only.
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PICASSO’S PALETTEUnder the open sky, let your imagination soar! This is a
canvas / paper painting competition.
RULES:
This is a painting (canvas / paper) competition.
Theme for the paintings will be given on spot.
Individual participation.
All required inventory (paints, canvas, brushes etc.) willbe provided, however the participants can get their
own inventory if they wish to.
Each entry will be judged on the basis of creativity, skill
and relevance to theme.
SHADES OF GREYA sketching competition. For all the sketching enthusiasts,
this is the time to get your grey cells working and convert a
white sheet of paper into a grey masterpiece.
RULES:
Theme for the sketches will be given on-the-spot.
Individual participation. All relevant inventory shall be provided.
Each entry will be judged on beauty, skill, clarity of
sketch and relevance to the theme.
SPLASHOn the unknown road,
faces new shall you meet,
Painted in colors vivid,
the victor stands tall.
A face and body painting competition. The contestant has to
paint his teammates' (or their own) face / hands / feet. Paints
and brushes will be provided.
RULES:
On spot registration.
Participation - Teams of maximum 3 members.
The event requires one of the participants’ face / hand
/any other visible body part to be painted and at the
end of the competition each team has to present and
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explain their idea and work to a panel of judges. Time
for this presentation is 1 min per team.
Inventory - The entire required inventory will be
provided. Judgment will be based on creativity, beauty and the
final presentation.
THE GREAT INDIAN ROAD SHOWCapture the Great Indian Road Show. The lifelines of our great
country- India’s potholed, winding and many - a - times
nonexistent roads and lanes, gullies, by passes, cul - de - sacs,
busy intersections and umpteen roadside foodie heavens tell
a story that may well be used to describe the country itself.
RULES:
This is an online event.
Provide a suitable title to your entry.
An entry should be the original work of the participant.
Each participant can submit a maximum of two entries.
The entries must be submitted by the midnight of 18th
October 2011, in the format given below:
Name -
Title_StudentName_CollegeName_Phoneno.jpeg
Minimum size - 1200 * 800 pixels
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Entries are to be sent to
[email protected] with the subject
‘The Great Indian Road Show’. Kindly
make sure there are no watermarks or
captions on your entries.
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ORATORY
BLABBLAB stands for BITS LANGUAGE APTITUDE BATTLE.
The first round is a written round in which participants will
have to fill a form consisting of questions that test how witty
you are and how well you can react to given situations.
In the second round 36 people get selected and are divided
into six groups. There will be elimination rounds in which one
person from each group will proceed to the finals.
The number of rounds in the final depend on the conductor.
People are supposed to speak without any hesitation, slurs
or grammatical errors. At any such hesitation or error, the
other participants can buzz and start speaking.
The first person to buzz gets to speak.
For every second you speak you get 1 point.
For every correct interruption you get around 5 points (at
the discretion of the conductor). Every round goes on for around one minute: JAM (Just a
Minute) sessions. JUDGING CRITERIA: Point system depending on the time one speaks and for
the number of justified interruptions.
BLUFFMASTER
This game show exposes the ability of the players to cheat, lie
and deceive in order to win lucrative prizes. Maximum two
participants in the prelims and only one participant in the
finals (If a team of two gets selected in the prelims, only one
of them will play the finals)
Note: The registration for the event will be done on the spot
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PRELIMS:
Answers to about 30 general questions would be obtained.
The most common response will carry the least weightageand the rarest answer will have the highest weightage of
points.
FINALS:
In the game, one of the participants would be pre-designated
as the Bluff Master. Nobody else, including the host, will
know who the Bluff Master is.
For each question, the players must come up with one of the
most popular responses for that question.
The Bluff Master can secretly see all the answers to the
questions on the game show.
The contestants will vote every few rounds. If the Bluffmaster
gets exposed by the voting, he will be out of the game and a
new contestant will be made the Bluffmaster randomly.Otherwise, the Bluffmaster will vote out an honest player.
The process will continue till only two contestants are left.
Amongst the last 2 players, the audiences will be allowed to
vote for the person who they think is the Bluff Master.
The one with the least votes, irrespective of whether he/she
is the Bluff Master, would be the winner.
KSHANIKAStep forward and prove that you are extremely creative and
have good oratory skills, in this one-of-a kind Hindi JAM.
RULES:
In the first round, each contestant will be given a topic
on which he will get 10 seconds to think. The
participant is supposed to speak as soon as the time
ends. The time limit for any topic is 1 minute. At the
time of objection, the clock will be stopped.
Other contestants can make objections on the
following points –
Hesitation, Stammering, Laughter while speaking
or change of pace
Stopping abruptly while speaking, pausing
frequently
Repeating one’s or others’ views or thoughts
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Commenting unnecessarily on the topic itself.
Dramatizing content
Unclear Speech, inappropriate pronunciation
Grammatical errors Deviating from the topic
Wasting time, using nonsensical words
Starting before or after a signal from the
moderator
Decisions will be taken as per moderator discretion.
The other rounds will include rounds like MAD AD
where participants will have to make a radio
advertisement for a provided product.
In case of any dispute, the decision of moderator will
be final and binding.
MAMOMR. AND MS. OASIS
Mr. and Ms. OASIS is a search for those who personify the
very spirit of the fest. It not only tests contestants’ talent,
skill, maturity and charisma but also their presence of mind
and intellect.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
In the final round, the participants will be judged on the basis
of wit, talent, humour and confidence. The initial selection
will be based on a telephonic and personal interview of the
participants.
MOCK PARLIAMENTLive out your desire to personify/imitate the fountainheads of
Indian politics in this fiery event.
RULES:
Each team will consist of 2 members.
The topic of discussion will be disclosed 24 hours
before the event. The usage of English language is permitted
All questions, answers and speech will be addressed to
the Sabha Adhyaksh (Speaker).
There will be 3 rounds:
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In the first round, the team will be required to
present its views on the given topic.
In the second round, the teams will cross
question each other over the topic. Each teamcan ask only one question to the other teams.
In the third round, the audience as well as the
judges will cross question the teams.
Evaluation will depend on content, presentation and
conduct of the team.
In case of any dispute, the decision of judges will be
final and binding. Judges will award points on the basis
of content, language and presentation.
Note: The detailed information of the rounds as well as their
RULES will be provided on the spot.
OASIS DEBATE
The Oasis Debate is an annual 3-on-3 parliamentary styledebating event. It draws participants from reputed colleges
across the country, who engage in a battle of intellectual
articulation, coveting the title of the Oasis Debate Champions.
RULES:
The competition is a freshers’ debate and it shall be run in
three main phases: E –1: Knock Out Round (16 teams will qualify). E –2: Round Robin Eliminations (1 round of randomly matched
debates + 3 rounds of power-matched debates + 1 bubble
round, 8 teams will break). F: Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Finals.
E – 1 is a knock out round conducted in 2 segments, with 16
teams participating in each segment. The best 16 will be
selected on the basis of their scores for the next round.
E – 2 of the competition will incorporate four rounds of
competitive debating, scored in the usual manner and
tabulated. The tabulation system will be 'power-matched'. Alldebates will be matched and ranked based on this system.
The sequence determining match-ups is as follows: Win-Loss record.
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Points differential (all win/loss margins added together). Overall Points total (all total team points in each round added
together). Head to Head Record (if teams have met during one or more
of the preliminary rounds). Any ties in win-loss between the break round qualifiers, with
the least win-loss, will be broken by another round of
debating, The Bubble Round. Note: Only the above teams will participate in this round. The final authority on all aspects relating to the debate vestswith the Chief Adjudicator, and the Adjudication Core. NOTE: Every team is supposed to have 1 'A' Level
adjudicators.
SPOTLIGHTA monologue delivery competition.
RULES:
Maximum number of participants per college is 3, with
a maximum of 20 in the whole event (this may be
increased).
Each participant will be given a time slot of 5 minexceeding which will lead to negative marking.
Minimum time on stage is 2 min.
Marks will be deducted for vulgarity.
Monologue could be self written or adapted (from a
movie or some play).
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Participants will be judged on the basis of delivery, stage
presence, stage utilization, expressions, voice modulation,
enunciation and the choice of monologue.
VOICE A VERSEPoem recitation in its simplest sense. Here is the opportunity
to cry out your passion for poetry and fulfill your insatiable
poetic appetite.
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RULES:
The participants should bring one of their favorite poems
to recite for the elimination round, while they will be given
a selected poem to recite in the final round.
Both Hindi and English poems recitations will be
conducted separately.
The participants would be judged on their delivery, voice
modulation, continuity, impact and everything else thatmakes a recitation great.
Judges’ decision will be final.
It is an on-the-spot event. No pre-registration required.
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MISCELLANEOUS
BEAUTY AND THE GEEKWant to check your compatibility with your partner? Easy!
Beauty and the Geek is the answer. This show involves
couples competing with each other by performing different
one minute tasks. These tasks do not require any specific set
of skills. A knockout format would be followed.
RULES:
Two members per team.
Maximum of 32 teams.
A knockout format would be followed.
BEG, BORROW, STEALThis OASIS, get ready to put all your resources and contacts to
a test to fetch the most radical and extraordinary things in
this epic race. The participants will be given a list of things
that they have to fetch with specific points allocated for each.Everything is fair in this war. “Jugaad” is the key word. For
once, you won’t be ostracized for begging, despised for
borrowing or prosecuted for stealing. The team which earns
the maximum points in the least time will be declared
winners.
Team size - A maximum of 6 participants per team.
JUDGING CRITERIA - The team that gets the maximum points
in the least possible time will be declared the winner.
BETWEEN THE LINESThink you are the master of words? Can you look beyond
them and grasp at the meaning?
Poetry Club presents Between the Lines!!
RULES:
This is an online event.
Participants have to participate individually.
Participants are required to write their own
interpretation of the given poem including giving a
suitable TITLE to the poem.
Multiple entries are not allowed.
The interpretation should not exceed a maximum of
5oo words.
The interpretation must consist of a summary of the
poem followed by a line-by-line interpretation.
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Judging criteria will be relevance, creativity, originality
and writing style.
Judges’ decision will be final.
Please send your entry to [email protected]
before 18th
October.
Send your name, college name and contact details with
your entry.
IMPROVISEImprovise is an impromptu thespian event. One of themembers of the team is asked to step outside the room, while
the other is given a WANT(something that a person wants to
extract out of the other person). After the want is clearly
understood, the person outside is called inside and informed
about his relationship with the second member and the
location of the scene. The basic aim of the task is to achieve
your want.
Example: One member of the team may be given the want toextract the information about his birth mother from his
stepmother (second member).
Rules:
Each team comprises of two members.
Maximum number of entries per college is three.
However this may be increased on the spot at the
discretion of the coordinator of the English Drama
Club, BITS Pilani. Participation is on first come first basis.
Each team will be given 4 + 1 minutes to perform. A
team gets disqualified if it makes an exit in less than
2 minutes.
The person with the want makes the entry/exit.
Judging will be based on:
Their chemistry, expressions, scene building, emoting
and enunciation. Points will be deducted for vulgarity and exceeding the
time limit.
Bonus points will be given in the case of an exceptional
entry/exit.
LIMERICKSThink you have a sharp wit? Think you have what it takes to
create poetry that can make people laugh till it hurts? Then
come, try limericks- an online event by poetry club.
(Euphemisms allowed).Pre registration not required.
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Rules:
Two lines will be given; participants have to complete
the limerick (A humorous verse form of 5 anapaesticlines with a specified rhyme scheme.
Participants have to take part individually but multiple
entries are allowed.
Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Judging criteria will be humor, creativity, poetic quality.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Fill in the lines to make your most humorous creation.
Remember to rhyme the first and second lines with the
fifth, and the third with the fourth line. (aabba rhyme
scheme)
Limerick: It was a charming sight, to see,
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But then it opened,
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Please send your entry to [email protected]
before 18th
October.
Send your name, college name and contact details with
your entry.
MINUTE TO WIN ITYou’ve got one minute. No more. Tick Tock Tick Tock. The
clock ticks. Will you be the champion? Will you complete the
tasks in a minute each?
On spot registration
Teams of 2
You have to perform given tasks in one minute. Fastest
team moves to the next round.
Tournament format
POEM A PIC
We bring to you a chance to let loose the spontaneous poet
within you. Convert the thoughts you have on watching the
video we present to you into a mind-blowing piece of poetry.
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RULES:
Participants are required to write a poem on a video
we present at the beginning. No teams are allowed. This is strictly an individual
event.
Two hours will be given to complete the poem, during
which the video (without audio) will be looped and
played.
Participants are required to bring a pen along with
them.
Judges’ decision will be final.
SNOOP DOGS
Here's an investigative journalism event that tests your skills
of reasoning and judgement.
A crime has been committed. Participants are presented with
a brief description of the crime scene and the suspects in thestyle of an Inspector's report and/or a journalist’s report. The
report may be in the form of a Powerpoint presentation or a
video presentation or both.
This is followed by a press conference wherein participants
can ask the suspects and other characters central to the plot
(enacted by Oasis English Press members) any questions they
want. Piecing together all information from both things,participants have to arrive at a logical solution to the crime.
Participants will be judged on the logic of the solution they
present, the number of loose ends tied up and the language
in which they present it.
The solution to the mystery now lies in your hands. So go
ahead and solve the crime.
No eligibility constraints.
Pre-registration not required.
Notes:
In case of any disputes, the decision of the Oasis
English Press shall be final and binding.
Really grave or major disputes shall be settled by a
swordfight.
SPEED SCRABBLEEvent Details:
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Format of the Tournament: King of The Hill Format
No. of Rounds: 4 Knockout Rounds + Final. All rounds to
be played on real Scrabble Sets
RULES:
All NSA Tournament Scrabble RULES apply, including
loss of turn penalty for incorrect challenges.
Winner\Qualifier to be decided by spread in case of a
tie. Reduced time limit of 6 minutes per player.
Dictionary to be followed: SOWPODS and COLLINS
OFFICIAL SCRABBLE DICTIONARY (computer versions of both).
Time Frame: A game is expected to last 15 minutes. On
10 boards 40 participants play head-to-head in two
batches (time=90 min). Subsequent round played in
similar fashion till we’re down to two finalists
(time=45min). Final will be a full-length scrabble game
(time=50min).
SPELL B FOR DUMMYSDo yuo get teicked off wehn you see spelingmistaeks?
Are you a compulsive grammar Nazi?
Then this might be an easy way for you to make some money.
Unlike the standard spell bee, ‘SPELL B FOR DUMMYS’ isn’t an
event solely for word-list mugging, GRE book solving nerds.
RULES:
The first round, a written spell round, will focus on
words that are in common usage. Those that come up
in newspaper editorials, resort brochures, cooking
books, you get the point.
The final, after short listing 10 participants, will include
several rounds that test the contestant’s intuitive
linguistic skills, with various elements such asetymology, synonyms etc.
Lone wolf event.
No eligibility constraints.
Pre-registration not required.
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NOTES:
Rules are subject to change.
In case of any disputes, the decision of the Oasis
English Press shall be final and binding.
Really grave or major disputes shall be settled by a
swordfight.
THE AD EFFECTThis is a competition that would test the participants’
knowledge of the world of advertisements. After a written
elimination round, the finals would consist of various rounds
which would primarily test the teams on ad-related trivia, and
also their creativity and innovation.
RULES:
Elimination will be done on the spot through a written
round, where the participants will be tested on their
knowledge about advertisements in general.
Teams of 2
Maximum of 6 teams in the finals
Rounds can have negative marking as well
TREASURE HUNTOver the years, the Informalz Treasure Hunt has drawn
immense footfall from the outstation candidates and BITSian
junta alike-and it has never disappointed. The clues are
anything between difficult and very difficult, ranging from
anagrams to crypts, requiring pure general awareness as well
as sheer mathematical aptitude! The fact that it is spread all
over the campus makes it all the more exciting! Think you
know your campus inside out? Think again!
RULES:
No limit on the number of team members.
Teams are required to crack a series of clues before
emerging the worthy winners.
Each clue points to a landmark in the campus which is
the source for their next clue.
Outstation teams will be guided by our volunteers to
the destinations after they crack the clue.
The first team to crack all the clues clinches the title.
Team size - Unlimited
JUDGING CRITERIA - The team that cracks all the clues in the
least possible time will be declared winners.
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TRIATHLONThe Matrix Triathlon is back in a bigger, better avatar. As the
name suggests, the Triathlon is an amalgamation of three
tasks, which involve wits, courage and presence of mind.
Be it racking your brains or performing challenging tasks, you
have to be on your toes to nail this one. Coordinating with
your team will be key, if you are planning to ace the Matrix
Triathlon.
RULES: 6-10 people per team.
The three rounds of the event may be simultaneously
running, requiring teams to split up.
Based on their performance, teams will be awarded
points.
The team with the maximum cumulative score shall be
declared the winner.
WORDSTOCKThink you can play with the English language? This event is
sure to make you eat your words with a handful of
crosswords, trixies and anagrams taking you to your wits' end.
Crack 'em and be crowned the king of words.
RULES:
Teams of two.
No restriction on number of teams per college.
Prelims and finals will be conducted.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
CONVEYANCE
Travelling by car/taxi from Delhi/Jaipur: Distance is 200
or 220 km depending on route taken and takes about
4.5 hours.
Travelling by bus from Delhi: In case you prefer to
travel by public transport, you need to catch a bus at
the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Kashmiri Gate,Delhi. There are frequent buses to Pilani starting from
Delhi around 5:40 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Travelling by bus from Jaipur: In case you prefer to
travel by public transport, you need to catch a bus from
the State Bus Terminal (Sindhi Camp), Jaipur. There are
frequent buses to Pilani starting from Jaipur around
4:00 AM till mid-night.
Travelling by train from Jaipur: Train from Jaipur to
Chirawa (16 km from Pilani) or Loharu (26 km fromPilani).
Travelling by train from Delhi: Train from Sarai Rohilla
(Delhi) to Loharu( 26 km from Pilani).
REGISTRATION DETAILS If your institute would like to
participate in OASIS 2011 you are required to identify a Group
Leader from your contingent who will be responsible for theactions of the entire team and shall be involved in all the
correspondence with the StuCCAn (Head), Publications &
Correspondence. The group leader must send contact the
StuCCAn (Head), Publications & Correspondence (details
given below), with the following information:
Name and address of the college:
E-mail address of the Group Leader:
Expected number of participants: A list of events the
participants propose to take part in with the number of students (names not required) participating in each
event must be included
Taking into account the overall response from colleges
across the country, the Organizing Committee will
specify a maximum number of students from your
institute who may participate in OASIS 2011. Your
group leader will receive a mail from StuCCAn (Head),
Publications & Correspondence specifying the final
number of confirmed students. Each Group Leader is
required to take a print out of the list and get it signed
by the Head of the Institution or the Dean.
They are required to bring this print out (original) at
the time of the registration (Else the College shall be
disallowed from the same).You are required to send a
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fax (to the number specified in the mail sent by us) on
the official letter head of your institute confirming your
participation in our fest. The letter must contain:
1. The names of confirmed students participating in eachevent.
2. A break-up of the number of boys and girls in your
contingent.
3. A statement that the listed students are bona fide students
of the institution and are permitted to represent the
institution in OASIS 2011.
4. The signature of the head of your institution
Without the below mentioned documents your college willnot be allowed to enter the campus or participate in any
event.
The printout of the confirmation letter mailed to you by
StuCCAn (Head), PCr signed by the head of your institution.
The original letter, containing the details of students
participating, faxed to us by you must be retained and
produced at the time of registration.
College identity card of each participant is a must.
Two passport/stamp size photographs of each participantare also needed.
Please note that only colleges that have been given a
letter of confirmation of acceptance by Head, Publications &
Correspondence earlier are assured of admission into the BITS
Pilani campus. Colleges that have not confirmed their
participation will not be granted admission.
A non-refundable registration fee is to be paid by all the
outstation participants in cash or through demand drafts.Demand drafts must be in favour of BITS-Pilani, OASIS-2011
and must be payable at UCO Bank, Pilani or State Bank of
Bikaner and Jaipur, Pilani.
Entry in any event is primarily done on a first come first
serve basis. Some events require prior registration.
Note: All outstation participants are required to register
immediately on arrival at the Controlz booth. Participation in
any event will be allowed only after registration.
CERTIFICATE AND PRIZE MONEY POLICY
Common Oasis participation certificate would be given
to all outstation participants.
Certificate policy for events is decided by the
Department of Controlz.
Certificates not claimed upto one month after theculmination of Oasis will not be mailed.
The prize money will be given through account payee
cheques to any one member of the team who holds a
valid bank account.
The cheques will be sent 2 weeks after the fest.
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ACCOMMODATION
Refundable caution deposit per participant shall be
charged. Details will be mentioned soon.
Free lodging for all the participants. Accommodation
will be provided in the hostel common rooms andmeals at student messes.
Required accessories, per common room basis, will
be provided in the rooms beforehand itself.
If any of the items, provided in the common rooms,
are found damaged or misplaced, participants will be
charged accordingly.
Each participant must provide his/her latest
identification card and the team bona fide certificate
attested by the head of the institution. The failure of the participant to provide the identification card will
result in disallowing of registration.
Teams are required to produce their confirmation
letter at the time of registration.
Accommodation facilities will be provided from 0900
Hrs on the 20th
of October till 0900 Hrs on the 25th
of
October 2011. Hence teams should make their
arrangements accordingly.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Events and Prizes are subject to cancellation
according to participation, the decision of the
organizers will be final and binding.
Food will be provided in the students’ messes,coupons for which can be purchased at the Controlz
booth
Vehicles will not be allowed inside campus. Vehicles
can be parked outside the institute premises. The
organizing body shall not be held responsible in the
event of damage to or theft of any vehicle.
Refer to the OASIS 2011 website for further details:
www.bits-oasis.org
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For details regarding registration and events (excluding
theatre events), please contact:
ARUNAV KANORIA
StuCCAn, Department of Controlz
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91-9772976161
For details regarding stage settings, please contact:
PRIYAMAN VS
StuCCAn, Department of Stage Controls
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91-8058435544
For details regarding invites and confirmation, please
contact:
ROHIT GARG
StuCCAn, Department of Publications & Correspondence
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91-9928460668, +91-9636026846
For details regarding accommodation, please contact:
KA NARASIMHA SARMA
StuCCAn, Department of Reception & Accommodation
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91-8290777443
For details regarding sponsorship and marketing, please
contact:
SACHIN SETHI
StuCCAn, Department of Sponsorship and Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91- 9772975338
For details regarding theatre events, please contact:
DIYVANSHU SINGHAL
Coordinator, Department of Theatre
Email: [email protected]
Ph: +91- 9772975349
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INDEX MUSIC
AANDHOLIKA MUSIC CLUBANTAKSHARI HINDI ACTIVITIES SOCIETY
AXETACY ARBITS
FUSION MUSIC CLUB
RAP WARS POETRY CLUB
ROCKTAVES ARBITS
SONIC STAMPEDE JHANKAR
SWARANJALI RAGAMALIKA
TARANG MUSIC CLUB
UNPLUGGED ARBITS
WESTERN ACOUSTIC
JAM MUSIC CLUB
DRAMA
FASHP DEPT OF THEATRE
METAMORPHOSIS DEPT OF CCTV
MIME DEPT OF THEATRE
SPOOFOMANIA DEPT OF THEATRE
STAGE PLAYS DEPT OF THEATRE
STREET PLAYS DEPT OF THEATRE
DANCE
CHOREO DEPT OF THEATRE
DESERT DUEL DANCE CLUB
RAZZMATAZZ DANCE CLUB
STREET DANCE DEPT OF THEATRE
TANDAV RAGAMALIKA
QUIZZING
AUDIO VISUAL QUIZ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
SOCIETYDHAROHAR OASIS HINDI PRESS
ENTERTAINMENT QUIZ INFORMALZ
FILM STRIP JHANKAR
FILMI MUQABALA HINDI ACTIVITIES SOCIETY
OASIS QUIZ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
SOCIETY
TRAVEL QUIZ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
SOCIETY
MOVIE QUIZ MATRIX
ART
BITS N PIECES CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUB
CLICK BETWEEN THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
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LINES
EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
HI FLY CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUB
PICASSO'S PALETTE CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUB
SHADES OF GREY CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUB
SPLASH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUBTHE GREAT INDIAN
ROADSHOW PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
ORATORY
BLAB DEPT OF STAGE CONTROLS
BLUFFMASTER OASIS HINDI PRESSKSHANIKA HINDI ACTIVITIES SOCIETY
MR AND MISS OASIS INFORMALZ
MOCK PARLIAMENT HINDI ACTIVITIES SOCIETY
OASIS DEBATE DEBATING SOCIETY
SPOTLIGHT ENGLISH DRAMA CLUB
VOICE A VERSE POETRY CLUB
MISCELLANEOUS
BEG BORROW STEAL INFORMALZ
IMPROVISE ENGLISH DRAMA CLUB
MINUTE TO WIN IT CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CLUB
POEM A PIC POETRY CLUB
SNOOP DOGS OASIS ENGLISH PRESS
SPEED SCRABBLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
SOCIETY
SPELL B FOR DUMMYS OASIS ENGLISH PRESS
THE AD EFFECT JHANKAR
TREASURE HUNT INFORMALZTRIATHLON MATRIX
WORDSTOCK ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
SOCIETY
BETWEEN THE LINES POETRY CLUB
LIMERICKS POETRY CLUB
BEAUTY AND THE GEEK JHANKAR