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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],

[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],

[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.





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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],

[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

3rd October. For this purpose, teams are requested to



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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


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.


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.



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.


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.


The duration of the performance should be 5-10 min.


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


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

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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.


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.


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:


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.



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.

mailto:[email protected]




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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:


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.



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

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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

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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).

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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.

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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

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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:


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

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Judging criteria will be relevance, creativity, originality

and writing style.


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.

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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,

--------------------------------------

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.


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.

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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


Ph: +91-8058435544

For details regarding invites and confirmation, please

contact:

ROHIT GARG

StuCCAn, Department of Publications & Correspondence


Ph: +91-9928460668, +91-9636026846

For details regarding accommodation, please contact:

KA NARASIMHA SARMA

StuCCAn, Department of Reception & Accommodation


Ph: +91-8290777443

For details regarding sponsorship and marketing, please

contact:

SACHIN SETHI

StuCCAn, Department of Sponsorship and Marketing


Ph: +91- 9772975338

For details regarding theatre events, please contact:

DIYVANSHU SINGHAL

Coordinator, Department of Theatre


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

Documents

Oasis 2011 Rules Booklet