Turning back the hands of the clock, we reach BITS, Pilani as it was 40 years earlier. Oasis was then still a mere vision. A vision that was to catapult to unprecedented heights, owing to the dedication and ardour of the students at BITS, Pilani.

It all started in the year 1970, when after a grilling election campaign, the new President of BITS, Pilani was elected- B. C. Jain. He will always be revered in BITS. His achievements? He was the brain behind what has turned out to be the most awaited event of the BITSian calendar – Oasis. Traversing the dry and arid sands of Rajasthan, you chance upon BITS, Pilani – a vibrant hub of activity, promising a respite from the monotony of the desert, an oasis of sorts. Similarly, the hectic academic schedule of the college is magically replaced by four days of continuous excitement and fun, another OASIS in its own right. The idea of a cultural fest sprang out of the then President’s wish to live up to the expectations of the GBM, and the first Oasis was organised by the Students Union with the help of the institute management.

It began with three departments, and nine participating colleges. Where once upon a time all we had were clubs for Music, Dance and Photography, today every single aspect of the fest is handled by a different department. The first year of Oasis had only 9 colleges from North India participating, whereas today innumerable colleges from all over India register for Oasis.

For 40 years, each year has added something new to Oasis, and little by little it has grown to achieve the magnificent proportions of today. This year too adds its own touch to Oasis and then will pass it on to the next, to carry forward this enviable legacy. 
EVENTS

Oasis is an ever changing fiesta of a multitude of events. Not one moment is dull. Musical notes reverberate through the air as the sur and taal of ‘Swaranjali’ compete with the drum beats of sonic stampede. Creativity takes on a new meaning as limericks abound and a photograph expresses itself in a 1000 words. The auditorium resounds with applause as ‘Fash P’ leaves the audience bedazzled, and stage plays keep them enthralled. Word masters and quiz addicts fight it out in ‘Mental Matrix’. Wits are tested and no statement passes unchallenged at the ‘Oasis debate’. From ‘Revertigo’ to ‘Carv’ature and ‘Snoop Dogs’, some events take your imagination for a ride. ‘Razzmatazz’ and ‘Street dance’ each leaves the audience enthralled by amazing dance moves.

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