On this wave of exhilaration, in the whirlwind of breath-taking experiences that is life, lies an amalgamation of emotions. Every soul wishes to rejoice in the most vital pursuits of its existence, to seek its quintessential elements, those that define life itself.
And so this year, Waves celebrates Life itself: 3 days of Viva La Vida, a celebration of life. The events at Waves span various categories; each one a distinct flavour in the unending zest of Life.
Celebration | On a mystic autumn evening, as the breeze hums new tones of delight, as unbridled spirits exult in the mood of revelry, there is freedom in the air. It lives, breathes, seeps into the soul, only to burst forth from every seam. And all that remains is this moment, this feeling, this festival of life.
Quotidian | It is that which never leaves you; something so deep it's a part of your daily life. A freshness that makes even the most routine of tasks exotic. A satisfaction nestled so snugly, it breaches the surface as the merest skip in your step, a muffled hum in your breath.
Art
Serenity | A strange calm pervades all senses, as the mind fills with awe. Rises a thought which, like a spark, is nurtured to a blaze; and in that moment, when thought is paramount, and the body a tool bent to its will, comes a feeling of feverish tranquillity, a peace bordering on belligerent exhilaration.
Expression | Within each humble form, behind every mortal face, lies a genius of thought. There is a craving to be seen, to be heard, to be a mark of virtuosity in this myriad of opinions. The ideas take form, mirroring the very depths of the consciousness, unfolding like a carpet of gold, a majestic creation, the pinnacle of untainted expression.
The Chase | The most alluring of life's rewards lies at the end of the tunnel. It is that which makes us work, day in and day out, dealing with many trials and tribulations on the way. All to catch the ultimate prize: to forsake who we are, and be who we've always wanted to be.
The Adventure | No frontier is final. No voyage absolute. There is something appealing, something elusive in everything you do. You're driven by an urge to know, to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.
The Big Four
These events define the superlatives at Waves every year. The biggest stakes, largest crowd pullers, the maximum prize money, tremendous brand visibility, the hottest trends in fashion, the fiercest dance duels – they've got it all on showcase.
A potpourri of the diverse and the distinctly individual, the miscellaneous events represent an amalgam of raw talent, pure unbridled skill and immense fun. These events have something for everyone, with the Photography events, Guitar Wars and Treasure Hunt seeing unparalleled participation.
If you are one of those who believe in the maxim that newspapers are read only for the comic strips only and spend many a boring lecture doodling at the back of your notebook, then the newbie event of Cartooning beckons you this WAVES. Cartooning gives you a bigger canvas to unleash your imagination upon. May your caricatures be as appealing as the prize money!
Nature has been a favorite muse of generations of artists since time immemorial and has consistently produced nothing short of masterpieces in each rendition. It's a subject that never ages and never fails to enrapture. Abiding by this truism, we present to you Panorama, the ultimate competition for Landscape Painting. Make sure of leaving no stone in the scenery unturned in your quest for the magnum opus.
Great artists have an uncanny knack of seeing that which is not easily discernible to the ordinary eye. But only true geniuses can envision art beyond sight. The paradox of reality is that there is no image as compelling as the one seen in the mind's eye. Thus, for those with a deep insight into art, Blind Art challenges you to give a vivid depiction of your imagination, by painting with your eyes wide shut, guided only by the description provided by your partner.
Paint a scene and then scramble to finish your t-shirt design, all the while nervously glancing at the never-ending list of tasks at hand and the merciless clock. It's an all-out art attack!
In the business of portrayals, you are faced with the challenge of combining the artist and the craftsman. So, if you have the skill of capturing the whole essence of a person with your easel, in the confines of a single canvas, this is the event to showcase your talent. It is said that every portrait that is painted with feeling is a self-portrait of the artist who made it, not of the sitter. So be sure to autograph yours with excellence.
Talent will be found aplenty in this showcase of skill, but the one with all the right moves will take home the prize. No effects. No backup. Only the music, the stage, and the audience waiting to be dazzled.
An air of romance, of chemistry, of passion; two graceful forms swaying with the music, in elegance and perfect synchrony. When each is half of this mesmerising whole, it is truly the purest dance of all.
It is the battle for dance supremacy, as dancers pit their skills and moves against each other for the ultimate prize. Each step could be their last, and it will take talent, grace and smooth choreography to be the last dancer standing.
Dimmed lights, polished wood, parted curtains, bated breath - the stage is set for you to mesmerize the audience with your acting prowess. Don your costumes, splash on your make-up, and make your presence felt in the stage play event of Waves.
Don your scarves, hold your head high, and shout out your emotions. Powerful dialogues, lithe movements and the heights of innovation- it's spellbinding entertainment with a heart of gold. No lights, no curtains: all the world's a stage!
This October, the Joker will be talking about his wide range of skin-care products and lipsticks. Gabbar Singh will be addressing his curious feelings for Kalia. Expect the unexpected; the wild, the dangerous, and the outrageous. Watch people rip your favourite movie apart, as you sit there and curse yourself for actually enjoying it.
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just a way to get a few laughs at the expense of a ridiculous character? Well, the ends justify the means, we always say. Mock, jeer and extrapolate your perception of your favourite icon, and win laurels and adulation in return.
Words can only say so much. In Skime, in fact, we forbid you to use them. A mime event, this challenge will test your innovation and emoting abilities to the very limits. After all, actions speak louder than words.
Sparring fiends, unite! Leave aside your petty quarrels, and fight it out gladiator style. Engage in a war of words and ideas, as you dismiss your opponent's arguments with all the flair and panache of a Shakespearean character.
Say goodbye to the years of chastisement you've faced for talking absolute rot. We give you a chance to display your ability to weave the absurd, incredible and witty into one seamless rant, and the good news is that you'll actually be applauded for this.
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality, said Edgar Allan Poe. With an army of anagrams, crosswords, palindromes and other such mind benders, this event is sure to test your grasp over the English language to the very limits. Don't be scared, now.
The pen is mightier than the sword. Especially when you can conjure up a 20 feet tall fire-breathing dragon with a rather inconvenient case of the flu, albeit on paper. This is your chance to scorch the competition with your wit, creativity, and eloquence. Oh, and your dragon, if you absolutely must.
So there's this event where all you have to do is talk for a minute. Of course, there are more than a dozen rules that you need to follow. And there's a bunch of people armed with buzzers who'll do anything to shut you up and speak instead. And there's a megalomaniacal JAM-master who'll add a few rules whenever he wants, just for fun. Sounds simple, right?
Have you ever made the headlines? Alright, what about in the literal sense? Here is a chance to jump into your journalist boots, and give your nosiness a cause. With a dizzying mix of events, we offer a chance for you to play critic. Praises for the good ones, and brick bats for the ones that are not - we want the truth about the campus buzz. Or at least your version of it.
With its turbulent mix of modernity and culture, the Indian Rock scene skids off the beaten track with bands belting out lyrical notes from Indian languages to the riffs of eccentric rock; fusion in its most powerful avatar.
The synchronization of sonic skill with visual brilliance put to the ultimate test. This instrumental music event requires the participant to compose a short musical piece to accompany an animation.
Let the delicate tunes of Hindustani and Carnatic vocals enchant your senses as participants fight for supremacy in one of the oldest Indian art forms.
Tone down the distortion; let the unadulterated melody of the strings take control in this Western Acoustic event. No technical snags, no sound checks. Just pull the plug.
Skip back a few musical eras and set free the Kishore Kumar or Lata Mangeshkar inside, with this Hindi vocal event tuned to the melodies of the 70s and 80s.
This one's not for the weak of heart. Or for grandma. Unleash the little devil inside of you, and rid yourself of all your virtues, as you are quizzed about everything you were never supposed to know.
Couch potatoes of the world, unite! This quiz brings together sports, movies, TV, music, and everything else that Man has invented for his own entertainment. We'll get the questions, but bring your own popcorn.
The Mother of all Quizzes, the Waves Quiz has always brought together the best college teams in the region. But this year, it goes open. So team up with whoever you want - it could be a friend, sibling, parent, even your pet rabbit - and compete for some awesome prizes.
Passion, poise and a prerogative to impress. Be it in high heels and low cuts, or smooth and suave and dripping charm, the fashion parade is a celebration of the good life, giving a glimpse of the elegant side of the human personality. Undoubtedly one of the most chic and classy events of Waves, the FashP is one of the biggest crowd puller and pleasers. After all, life is a style statement.
What's a party without a steady beat and a rhythm divine? An unbridled expression of human enjoyment, the Natyanjali features some of the most explosive dance talent from across the country, competing in arguably the most intense event at Waves. A gala of energy, dance and intensity, the Natyanjali is an assured entertainer.
Everybody is born equal, but some are more equal than others. Mr. and Ms. Waves is the search for that individual possessing the X factor; an individual of matchless wit, incomparable style and endearing charm. Pitting personality against personality, this event provides enough sparks to keep people on their feet throughout the night.
A sea of people. Wave after wave of cheers and chants come crashing and tumbling through the crisp night air and melt through barriers of colour, caste and creed. For once, everyone will speak the same tongue. For once, it won't be about mind games and politics. For once, it will be a celebration of what is, and not what was. Come and experience the spectacle, as artist and audience unite to sing the same glorious song.
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: Maximum 2 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Duration: 120 minutes
- The participants will be given a particular storyline or base.
- The participants will be required to make either a comic strip or a story, in accordance with the storyline and other directions that will be provided on the spot.
- Both the participants will be working together.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: 5
- Registration: Online
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Sheets, basic colour paints and three brushes will be provided.
- Participants can bring their own brushes also, they cannot carry their own paint.
- The participants will be given one location on campus, and will be required to paint a given scenery.
- The painting has to be only in the two colors that will be provided to the participant.
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 2
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot / Online
- Duration: 45 minutes
- The participant with the picture is allowed to see what the blindfolded person is drawing and can direct him accordingly, but he cannot draw.
- Sketch pens and sheets will be provided. The person with the picture should also instruct him as to which pen to use and when.
- One of the participants will be blindfolded while the other will be handcuffed and be given a picture which he/she will need to describe such that his/her partner is able to recreate the picture.
- A black and white picture will be provided; colour has to be filled in by the blindfolded person, with directions from the participant with handcuffs.
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 2
- Maximum number of entries per college: 3
- Registration: Online
- Duration: Spread over two days, 1 hour on the first day and 4 hours on the second day.
- The first round will be the elimination round, after which 20 teams will be selected to play for the next rounds.
- Each team will be put through a series of tasks. Teams may move forward to the next round once they complete their task.
- The final evaluation shall be on the basis of their performance in all the rounds.
- The details of all the rounds will be explained during the course of the event.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: 3
- Registration: Online
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Each participant will be given a photograph with a close-up view of a random person.
- The participant will be required to sketch the picture in the photograph.
- Each participant will be given a set of oil pastels, watercolours, brushes and black pens.
- Each participant has to use all the material provided in his/her sketch.
- Sheets, and limited material will be provided.
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 12 - 16 per team, plus a maximum of 5 backstage
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: Online
- Duration: Elimination: 10 minutes. Finals: 15 minutes (curtain to curtain). Points will be deducted for exceeding time limit.
- Teams need to submit a copy of their write-up at the time of the elimination round.
- Teams have to bring 2 CDs containing their music and video/powerpoint tracks. One CD has to be submitted at the time of the elimination round.
- The elimination round will have rules same as final round and will be held if required. Final Round:
- Emphasis will be given to clothing, walk, portrayal of theme and originality.
- All participants do not have to be on stage at the same time.
- Change in the number of participants after the eliminations leads to deduction of points.
- Backstage helpers should not exceed 5, two of whom must be present to provide cues for music and light.
- Use of water, fire and any kind of fireworks (party poppers included) in any form on stage will result in disqualification.
- Points will be deducted for any display of vulgarity or dance movements on stage.
- A maximum of 10 props are allowed to be used in the entire show.
- An I-shaped extension will be provided to the auditorium stage. Both the stage and the extension may be used as the walking ramp.
- A projector screen will be present as a backdrop which can be used if required.
- Teams are requested to confirm their participation in advance by mailing the event manager.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 6 - 12, plus 3 for music cues, lighting and backstage
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Duration: Elimination: 4 - 6 minutes. Finals: 2 - 3 minutes each
- Natyanjali is a Group Dance Event.
- A prepared sequence of about 4 - 6 minutes has to be performed.
- A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
- It is sufficient for one person of the group to wear the entire costume of the dance.
- However if the costume is not uniform, participants must wear one of each type.
- Usage of props is allowed but it does not carry extra credit.
- The top scoring teams are selected for the finals directly from this round.
- The next few good teams may qualify for the wildcard round.
- The elimination round takes place completely before the judges only behind closed doors.
- No lead dancer or solo performances allowed in any of the rounds.
- The soundtrack of the groups' performance should be brought along in a CD/DVD or pen drive. Final Round One:
- The same prepared sequence must be performed in front of a large audience in the auditorium.
- A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
- No lead dancer or solo performances allowed in any of the rounds.
- Usage of props is allowed but it does not carry extra credit.
- The auditorium screen should not be used for any purpose. (for photos, videos etc.) Final Round Two (Props Round):
- Number of participants on stage: 5 - 12
- A particular prop is given to a team and a soundtrack of 2 - 3 minutes is provided immediately after the team's performance in the first round.
- They must perform a dance sequence for the given track using the prop provided in as many innovative ways as possible.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 1 - 2 (1 male and 1 female at most)
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: Online
- Duration: Tentative
- The rules for this event will be announced on the spot.
Elimination Round:
- Number of performers: 3 - 8 (per band)
- Registration: Online
- Duration: Elimination: 20 minutes, Finals: 30 minutes (per band, including sound check)
- Sea Rock 2010 will be a two round competition, elimination round and final round.
- Bands will have to register with us via mail. Click on Register for detailed instructions.
- Bands will also have to register on the spot when they reach the campus. The time slot for the elimination round will be allotted to the band by a lucky draw at the time of on the spot registration on first come first serve basis.
- 15 bands will be selected for the elimination round based strictly upon their entries.
- 4 bands will be selected for the final round based on their performance in the elimination round.
- Elimination round scores will not carry over to finals.
- A standard 5 piece drum kit, cymbals (ZBT choke, crash and ride) and a single bass pedal will be provided.
- Accommodation will be provided to all performing band members.
- No alcohol, cigarettes or drugs of any kind are allowed on campus or to be used during performance.
- Profanity during performance will not be accepted.
- Any kind of misbehaviour with the organizers/judges will lead to disqualification.
- The organizers/judges are the final authority on any decisions and cannot be questioned.
- To register, bands must mail the following to searock@bits-waves.org before 12AM, September 12, 2010:
- At least one track recording. Original compositions will be appreciated. Note that this is the sole criteria for elimination.
- A well-formatted, formally written document in PDF format, with:
- The names and ages of the band members.
- Their roles in the band.
- Contact details: Addresses, contact numbers, email IDs.
- A short description of the band; detailing their history, influences and achievements.
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 1 - 3
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot / Online
- Duration: Tentative
- A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round. It will be based on the theme of The Vices.
- In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams. Final Round:
- The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the quizmaster.
- Quizmaster's decision is final.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1 - 3
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot / Online
- Duration: Tentative
- A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round. It will be based on the theme of Sports and Entertainment.
- In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams. Final Round:
- The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the quizmaster.
- Quizmaster's decision is final.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 1 - 3
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot / Online
- Duration: Tentative
- A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round. It will be a general quiz.
- In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams. Final Round:
- The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the quizmaster.
- Quizmaster's decision is final.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 3 - 10
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot (Waves Day 1) / Online
- Duration: Elimination: 10 minutes, Finals: 15 minutes (including set up time)
- This event caters to the upcoming genre of music also known as Indian Rock.
- The songs should have lyrics in Indian languages. However, a rap with English lyrics is allowed.
- Original compositions are allowed. In this case, 3 copies of the lyrics must be submitted at time of registration on campus.
- In case of lyrics in any Indian language other than Hindi or English 3 copies of the literal translation of the lyrics in English must be submitted at the time of registration on campus.
- Lyrics will be checked for vulgarity and profanity.
- Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total marks scored.
- Usage of at least one percussion instrument is compulsory.
- Minimum of one vocalist is compulsory.
- There should be minimum of four performing members on the stage at any particular point in time.
- Any pre-recorded music or sound would lead to disqualification of the team.
- The marks from eliminations will not be carried over to finals.
- Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: Drum Set, An Electric Bass, a Keyboard and a Tabla Set. Elimination Round:
- Only one song is to be performed within the given time.
- The song performed can be among the ones prepared for the finals. Final Round:
- Maximum of 6 teams will qualify for this round.
- It is compulsory to perform a minimum of one song within the given time limit.
General Rules:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 4 - 8
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited and Open
- Registration: On The Spot (Waves Day 1) / Online
- Duration: Round One: 5 minutes (plus 3 minutes set up time), Round Two: 2 - 3 minutes animation video + 5 minutes group instrumental + 4 minutes setup time
- This is an instrumental music event.
- In the elimination round the participants are expected to play a group instrumental piece of any genre.
- Any kind of album, self-composition or folk music is allowed, both Indian and Western.
- Finalists would be expected to play suitable live music for an animation video (which will be uploaded on the website) other than a group instrumental piece.
- Any pre-recorded music would lead to disqualification of the team.
- The marks from the eliminations will not be carried over to finals.
- Every extra minute taken beyond the specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total marks scored.
- Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: Drum Set, An Electric Bass, a Keyboard and a Tabla Set. Round One:
- Jamming
- May be made an elimination round. Round Two:
- The teams are expected to play suitable music for an animation video of amongst the ones put up on the website.
- The music may be self composed or any kind of album, folk music, both Indian and Western.
- After the animation piece, the team would be asked to play an instrumental piece which could be the same as the one prepared for the eliminations.
General Rules:
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot (Waves Day 1) / Online
- Duration: 12 minutes
- This event tests the skills of the participants in Indian classical music.
- It is a solo vocal competition and will be conducted in two categories, Carnatic and Hindustani
- The participants may bring their own accompaniments/accompanists. No accompaniments will be provided.
- Special marks will be awarded for extempore singing at the discretion of the judges.
- Every extra minute taken beyond the specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total marks scored.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: Minimum of 3
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot (Waves Day 1) / Online
- Duration: Elimination: 7 minutes, Finals: 12 minutes (including set up time)
- The participants can perform acoustic renditions of English songs of any genre.
- A minimum of one vocalist is compulsory.
- There should be a minimum of three performing members on the stage at any particular point in time.
- Rendition accompanied by an instrument is not compulsory.
- Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total marks scored.
- Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: An Electric Bass, a Keyboard (for the elimination round as well as the final round), an acoustic drum kit (for the final round only). Elimination Round:
- Usage of drums is not allowed. However usage of electric bass, keyboard (only in piano mode) is allowed.
- Usage of other electronic instruments is not allowed. Final Round:
- Usage of drums is allowed. Acoustic drum kits will be provided. Usage of electric bass, keyboard (only in piano mode) is allowed. No other electronic instruments are allowed.
General Rules:
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On The Spot (Waves Day 1) / Online
- Duration: Unrestricted
- The participants have to come prepared with 2 songs of their choice to showcase their versatility.
- The songs must have Hindi lyrics.
- This will be followed by a round of scale-change where the participants have to adapt to the corresponding scale.
- The marks from eliminations will not be carried over to finals.
- 6 contestants will be selected for the finals. Final Round: Nostalgia
- The theme of the final round will be Hindi oldies (timeline upto the 1980s).
- A song bank will be provided to the finalists and the songs rendered in the final rounds will be strictly from the song bank.
- Karaoke tracks will be provided.
- The participants must carry a CD player with them.
- The rest of the rules will be briefed to the selected finalists after the eliminations results.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 4 - 8, plus 3 backstage
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: Online (Scripts to be mailed on given email id, at least 2 days before the event)
- Duration: 55 - 60 minutes per team (including set up)
- Elimination will be based on scripts.
- The team must present a one act play (short skit).
- Teams must minimize their usage of props. A list of all props required is to be mentioned in the script. Basic props might be provided like table and chairs.
- Sound clips are disallowed. Teams may request the backstage members to produce sound from a synthesizer or any other musical instrument.
- A total of 3 members from a team are allowed to help the performers with the backstage necessities. Only one person will be allowed to control the sound, and only one person will be allowed to control the lighting. The third person may help in on-stage activities between a change in scene, etc.
- Points would be deducted on exceeding the maximum time limit.
- Vulgarity is strictly prohibited.
- The judges' decision will be final and binding.
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 8 - 12
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: On the spot/ Online (Registrations close one hour before the event)
- Duration: 20 minutes per team
- The play should contain a social message.
- No musical instrument utilizing electric power is allowed. Any other musical instrument (including unconventional ones like plates, spoons, etc.) are allowed and will be considered as a prop.
- No pre-recorded music or voices are allowed.
- A maximum of 10 different kinds of props can be used.
- Prop: Any item or object used apart from the costume would be considered as prop. If a book is a prop then a collection of books would also be considered as one single prop.
- Use of costumes of different kind, apart from the general costume of the participants, shall also be considered as props. Each different kind of costume shall be considered as a prop. However, variety in colours of the same kind of costume is not considered as an additional prop.
- Language used can be either English or Hindi.
- Points will be deducted for vulgarity.
- The judges' decision will be final and binding.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 6, plus 2 backstage
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: On the spot/ Online (Registrations close one hour before the event)
- Duration: 12 minutes per team
- Teams can act in Hindi or English.
- The team may choose any one movie from the given list (to be provided on the website) for the spoof.
- Eliminations will include a small scene from the play to be performed before the judges. This shall take place a day prior to the event. Maximum of 6 teams will be selected for the finals.
- No props shall be provided. Teams have to arrange for their own props.
- Teams should report 30 minutes before the final round of the event begins.
- Use of costumes of different kind, apart from the general costume of the participants, shall also be considered as props. Each different kind of costume shall be considered as a prop. However, variety in colours of the same kind of costume is not considered as an additional prop.
- Points will be deducted for vulgarity.
- The judges' decision will be final and binding.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Duration: 1 minute per participant
- All performances have to be based on a set of characters provided beforehand on the website. Participants should imitate only these personalities. Elimination Round:
- The participants will be required to present a monologue for 1 minute, after which they will be asked rapid fire questions about the personality.
- Dressing up as the personality would be attract more points.
- 10 participants will make it to the final round. Final Round:
- The participant has to present a monologue for 2 minutes. (including a 30 second self-introduction)
- The participants shall be divided in groups of 5 each and will be interviewed by the host.
- This will be followed by a few rounds that will be announced after the eliminations.
- The participants are requested to get their facts right regarding the personality. Not doing this may lead to deduction of points.
- Points will be deducted for vulgarity.
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 6 - 8 including instrumentalists, plus 2 backstage
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: Online
- Duration: 12 minutes per team (including set up time for each scene)
- Eight members may be on stage and two others have to be off stage.
- There are no restrictions in the costumes.
- The teams may use movie songs and slideshows to support their plot.
- The use of a synthesizer or any other musical instrument is allowed.
- No recognizable voices can be used by participants. (But sounds like dog barks are allowed)
- Use of costumes of different kind, apart from the general costume of the participants, shall also be considered as props. Each different kind of costume shall be considered as a prop. However, variety in colours of the same kind of costume is not considered as an additional prop.
- Any sort of vulgarity will result in disqualification of the team.
- Skime is not a conventional mime. It has the relaxed rules mentioned above. No other rules of conventional mime need to be followed.
- The judges' decision will be final and binding.
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 2 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Duration: Details mentioned below
- The First Round will consist of Round Table Debates, with either member of each team being for or against the motion.
- Each speaker will be given 3 minutes to put forth his argument.
- 8 teams will qualify for the next round, based on their scores that will be normalised with respect to the other debates. Round Two:
- The 8 teams that qualify will debate an issue/crisis with assigned lobby positions.
- Teams will make five minute opening speeches, followed by a rebuttal of three minutes, and closing arguments of two minutes.
- 4 teams will qualify for the finals. Final Round:
- The final will be in the form of a Parliamentary Style Debate.
Round One:
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 1 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Duration: Details mentioned below
- The participant will begin with one word and be given four more one after the other to string together in an innovative, witty and funny way during the course of his speech.
- 24 participants qualify for the next round.
- Time limit: 90 seconds Round Two:
- The participants who have qualified for this round are split into groups of 3. Each group has to compete in a shipwreck round.
- In shipwreck, each participant of a group will be assigned a personality, on the spot (e.g. Paris Hilton's Chihuahua) and the Top 8 are selected for the finals.
- All are presumed to be on a sinking ship. They have to justify to the judges why they should be saved in place of the others.
- The survivors from each group qualify for the finals.
- Time limit : 60 seconds Final Round One: Dub Dilemma
- Participants will be divided into 2 groups of 4 people each and shown a video clip.
- They will be randomly allotted a character in the video clip and are then supposed to fill in the dialogues with witty conversation of their own imagination. Final Round Two: Taboo Block 'N Tackle
- The participant will have to speak for or against a given topic and will have to change when the event manager instructs them to do so according to the keyword (block means for and tackle means against) but they are not allowed to use certain words, which they will be told beforehand.
- Time limit: 60 seconds
Round One:
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 2 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- A general booklet will be given to the teams comprising standard word games like anagrams, palindromes, etc.
- 7 teams will qualify for the final rounds, subject to a maximum of 3 teams per college. Final Round:
- Qualifying teams will be informed of the rules on the spot. There will be a scrabble component.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- There are 2 categories, prose and poetry, participants may take part in only one.
- Prose: Participants have to write a work of fiction based on a given theme.
- Poetry: The participants will be given a number of related themes to link through a poem.
- 8 participants will qualify for the final rounds, from each category. Final Round:
- The rules for this round will be revealed to the finalists after the eliminations.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 1
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Participants shall be grouped in sets of 6. (can be increased to a maximum 8 if required)
- Each group shall go through one set of regular jam and one special round like an Alphabet JAM, or a Disconnect JAM. 2 participants with the maximum points at the end of three rounds proceed to finals.
- Finalists are chosen on the basis on their position amongst all the participants and not just their group. Final Round:
- The final participants shall then have 5 rounds of jamming, at the end of which the positions shall be declared.
- Points will be awarded on the duration for which a contestant speaks without making grammatical errors, slurring etc. and not on content.
- The JAM Master's decision will be final and binding.
- Vulgarity is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 2 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- All the participants will be given three newspapers each, corresponding to three days of the week.
- Each team will get newspapers corresponding to the same three days, to ensure uniformity.
- Teams will have to come up with one headline derived from words of the headlines taken from each of the three newspapers, and one interesting photograph, and then write a 200 word piece of serious writing on that headline connecting it with the chosen photograph.
- The top 8 teams make it to the second round. Round Two (Day Two):
- Each of the 8 teams will be given an event to cover.
- They will be given 15 minutes to cover the event with a minimum of 2 minutes coverage time.
- Teams must return within the stipulated time with their video coverage, failing which 5% of the score will be deducted for every two minutes they exceed. Round Three (Day Three):
- Editorial
- Feature Article
- Event Coverage
- Interview
- Opinion Poll
Round One (Day One):
Each team must bring out a full colour e-newsletter, the theme of which will be given on the spot. The newsletter must include:
Editorials must be well reasoned and well researched, and express a clear and cogent point of view. The editorials must be opinion pieces, the length of which must be inspired by that in the national dailies; entries cannot be long, in-depth articles or feature stories.
A background or mood article as opposed to a conventional news story or personality profile, detailing the theme and purpose of the issue.
The team must cover one event of Waves, which will be specified to them by random lottery, and write an article detailing and reviewing/analyzing the event, with clear reasoning to back their review/analysis.
Teams will be asked to interview a personality visiting campus during Waves. The personality specified to each team will again be chosen by drawing lots. The interview must then be transcribed in the form of an analytical article, not as a conventional test paper question and answer pattern.
Teams will have to choose a topic for their opinion poll keeping in mind the theme and backdrop of the newsletter. Teams must record the number of votes, and submit recorded proof of the same, in either audio or video format.
- Category: Gold
- Number of Participants: 1 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: 2
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Participants are required to perform a 3 - 5 minute long prepared sequence.
- No classical dance forms are allowed.
- This round of the event is performed behind closed doors before the judges only.
- The dance soundtracks are to be submitted to the event manager at the time of registration. Final Round One:
- The same 3 - 5 minute long prepared dance sequence has to be performed again, this time in front of an audience. Final Round Two | Virtual Dancer:
- The participants are given a fused soundtrack of a maximum length of 2 minutes.
- The participants must imagine a partner and dance accordingly. Final Round Three | Footloose:
- Two participants are simultaneously called on stage. The first participant dances to a song played on the spot while the other stays still. When a suitable signal is given, the first participant freezes and the second participant immediately begins dancing to the continuation of the same song.
- When the song is changed, the entire process is repeated except, unlike earlier; the second participant will have to begin this time.
- In this way, the song is changed several times while the participants dance in an alternating manner.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Silver
- Number of Participants: 2 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: 1
- Registration: Online
- Participants are required to perform a 3 - 5 minute long prepared sequence.
- Couple dance forms completely based upon Salsa, Jazz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Rock and Roll, Tap, Samba, Rumba, Waltz and Cha Cha are not allowed.
- The judge may penalize the participants if he/she feels that one or more of these dance forms has been used extensively.
- The use of props is allowed. However they do not carry any extra points. The usage of any kind of props must be notified to the event manager beforehand.
- Both the participants must be on stage during the entire performance.
- The number of finalists will depend on the number of participating teams. Final Round One:
- Participants are required to perform a 3 - 5 minute long prepared sequence.
- Couple dance forms completely based upon Salsa, Jazz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Rock and Roll, Tap, Samba, Rumba, Waltz and Cha Cha are not allowed.
- The judge may penalize the participants if he/she feels that one or more of these dance forms has been used extensively.
- The use of props is allowed. However they do not carry any extra points. The usage of any kind of props must be notified to the event manager beforehand.
- Both the participants must be on stage during the entire performance. Final Round Two:
- The participants are required to dance for 2 - 3 minutes to a song sequence provided to them after the results of the first round.
- There will be a partition placed in between the two participants such that they cannot see each other during the performance.
Elimination Round:
- Category: Bronze
- Number of Participants: 1 per team
- Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
- Registration: On the spot / Online
- Each participant will dance for 1 minute to a song given to them on the spot.
- Top 16 performers of this round will move forward to the next round. Final Round
- All 16 participants will be divided into 4 groups comprising of 4 participants each.
- Each participant in the group has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the area, he/she shall be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be eliminated immediately.
- One group will perform at a time where all 4 participants in that group dance simultaneously on a tune provided to them.
- One participant will be eliminated every 30/45 seconds.
- Top 2 performers of every group, for a total of 8 people, will move to the next round. Final Round Two:
- All 8 participants will be divided into 2 groups comprising of 4 participants each.
- Each participant in the group has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the area, he/she shall be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be eliminated immediately.
- One group will perform at a time where all 4 participants in that group dance simultaneously on a tune provided to them.
- One participant will be eliminated every 30/45 seconds.
- Top 2 performers of every group, for a total of 4 people, will move to the next round. Final Round Three:
- All 4 performers will perform simultaneously and every 45 seconds one person will be eliminated.
- Each participant has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the area, he/she will be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be eliminated immediately.
- The top two performers of this round will move to the final round. Final Round Four:
- The two finalists battle it out simultaneously for at least 1 minute and are marked on specific criteria like skill, adaptability, energy level, creativity and perform until one is eliminated or bows out.
Elimination Round:
This round aims at judging both the dancing ability and the adaptability of the participants so that they can prove their mettle in a short period of time to continue to be in the race for the winner's spot.
Final Round One:Arka Bhattacharyya
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Arka Bhattacharyya
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Arka Bhattacharyya
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Arka Bhattacharyya
arkab.24@gmail.com
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Arka Bhattacharyya
arkab.24@gmail.com
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Arka Bhattacharyya
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R. Balakrishnan
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R. Balakrishnan
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R. Balakrishnan
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R. Balakrishnan
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R. Balakrishnan
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Dhairya Sanghvi
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Dhairya Sanghvi
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Dhairya Sanghvi
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Dhairya Sanghvi
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Dhairya Sanghvi
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Anand S
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Anand S
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Anand S
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Kaushal Sapre
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Kaushal Sapre
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Kaushal Sapre
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Kaushal Sapre
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Kaushal Sapre
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Shridhar Ramachandran
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Shridhar Ramachandran
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Shridhar Ramachandran
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Anand S
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Aabhas Babbar
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Hrishikesh Sinkar
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Kunal Bhatia
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In this exhilarating celebration of life, the Waves 2010 team brings to you a plethora of workshops designed to enhance your knowledge and skill levels in fields lying well beyond the realm of classrooms and laboratories. Feats, acts and demonstrations which you've always admired from a safe distance, will be at your fingertips. From making masterpieces with just pieces of paper and your bare hands, to speaking through someone elses mouth; you'll take away experiences that'll last a lifetime.
This ancient art has its roots in religious practices of the Greeks, thought to be the voice of the dead and branded a witchcraft, it has evolved today into one of the most popular form of entertainment and has donned the garb of comedy. Come Waves and an opportunity to learn the mystique art of ventriloquism. Learn to manipulate perception, to throw your voice and give life to your puppet.
Grooming and etiquette is something most take for granted. How we carry and present ourselves socially matters. And since first impressions count, the manner in which you present yourself makes a big difference. So coming this Waves is a professional to help you navigate your way through the sometimes confusing rules of grooming and etiquette.
Dialogue Rendition
The stage lit up, tales enacted , characters born, props created, creativity unleashed, audience mesmerized, passion found and shared; want to be a part of it all? The theatre arts workshop is designed to guide the artist in you. With a special emphasis on dialogue delivery, rendition is an oppurtunity to hone your skills under the expertise and guidance of the master himself.
Voice has magic, voice has power. It's unique and it captivates minds . Learn to modulate your voice, liven up and seduce the crowd this Waves. Considered a hot career path in today's world and a route to fame, RJing is an art where the garrulous rule. Are you game? Test and hone your skills in this workshop and have endless fun.
The ancient art of origami is a beauty to behold and akin to a philosophy: that anything can be naturally molded to our desire. Learn to metamorphose simple square pieces of paper into breathtaking designs by sculpting paper using intricate folds. No cuts, no glue; just the sheer skill of hand to lend the model its shape and splendor.
Although you can't fast-forward life, you can speed up time in your movies with time-lapse photography. This video technique compresses hours of action into mere seconds; clouds roll overhead, the sun races towards the horizon, and flowers bloom before your eyes. Eager to learn the techniques? Register for the time lapse photography workshop and create moments of unsurpassed beauty.
Do you long to capture the wider perspective? Crave to transcend the barriers of the human eye? Here comes a workshop will teach you to capture the essence of a panorama by stitching photos together. Enter the enthralling world of panoramic photography and merge your snapshots seamlessly together to create the complete 360 degree view.
It's a foggy future, filled with uncertainty and doubt. What would we not give to have a glimpse of it? The palmistry workshop is here to help dispel the fog with light of revelations. The signs of our future are writ in our own hands, a confounding unique pattern that can be unraveled only by knowing eyes. Believe in it or not, register for this workshop for two hours full of fun and foretelling.
Numbers are ubiquitous, numbers are the essence of the universe, numbers are facts and numbers are linked with our lives. Learn about the power of numbers and manipulate them to your advantage in this workshop to brighten your life.
Register for the 3 dance workshops to revel in the waves of music and dance. Pick from the styles on offer this time:
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Jazz Funk
A hybrid of hip hop and jazz dance, it combines the best in both and takes dancing experience to a whole new level. The latest craze among dance lovers, jazzfunk is elegant, fiery, soulful and vibrant. Participate in the workshop to learn this emerging dance form.
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Jive
Lively and spirited, it's the fastest and the most enjoyable ball room dance. Twirl to the rhythm, kick to the beat and unwind yourself this Waves. Waves brings to you an opportunity to gear up, sway your body, rock your hips and give yourself to merriment.
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Contemporary
Contemporary dance is characterised by its versatality and is a nebulous style of dance. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. It opens a greater range of fluidity and balance and at the same time, the ease of movement promoted by this technique allows begginers to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to establish a mind-body connection.
Cookery is an art – the metamorphosis of the raw and the plain into a sensuous meal. A dash of sugar, spice and everything nice – voila! a delicious spread. The cookery workshop is here to shake up your culinary skills and spice up your life.
A banker by profession and ventriloquist by passion, our guest this waves has mastered the art of ventriloquism for over 13 years now. With over 3000 performances, including many shows on national channels with his talking 'puppet friends', George Shathakumar is a known name in the field of ventriloquism. Apart from having entertained large and varied crowd for years now, he has also used his dolls to teach positive thinking and lateral thinking. Don't miss this!
A fashion modeling, entertainment industry grooming and image building workshop by India's leading fashion choreographer, Kaushik Ghosh.
Kaushik Ghosh, India's top fashion choreographer and internationally renowned model trainer has choreographed around 1500 most prestigious fashion shows all over the world featuring Bollywood stars, television actors, Miss India's, Mr. India's and international supermodels from Australia, China, Canada, Russia, Europe, South Africa & USA. He has conducted more than 350 workshops in 66 cities all over the world, which have produced a number of supermodels, movie stars and fashion personalities.
Quasar Thakore Padamsee | Thespo 12
From a one-evening event to a weeklong multi-city celebration of the best youth theatre in the country, Thespo has come a long way. The best kind of platform that any and every young person, interested in any and all aspects of the theatre would want is here at Waves 2010. Quasar Thakore Padamsee, son of Alyque Padamsee and Dolly Thakore, would be here to teach us the tricks of the trade. It would be a dream come true for most of us to have an actor of his callibre and background dishing out his wisdom.
Bejan Daruwalla is the world's most famous astrologer today and appears regularly on international T.V shows. He is also a best-selling author and columnist. Currently his articles are published in a number of newspapers in India, London and New York. This Waves, the man himself will reveal what the stars have in store for you.
Akhil Oswal has been folding for the last 10 years and is one of the few origami artists of India today. He has been designing his own models since a year. He recently stood second by public voting in an internationally acclaimed design challenge conducted by OrigamiUSA (5OSME Merlion Challenge). Check out his award-winning work!
A graphic designer by profession his passions include adventure, arts, movies, photography, travelling and lots more, Hitesh Gusani has conducted numerous workshops on 3D, panoramic, time lapse, creative and general photography all over the country. He is the Technical Head and In-charge, Research and Development at 3D India.
A graphic designer by profession his passions include adventure, arts, movies, photography, travelling and lots more, Hitesh Gusani has conducted numerous workshops on 3D, panoramic, time lapse, creative and general photography all over the country. He is the Technical Head and In-charge, Research and Development at 3D India.
Bejan Daruwalla is the world's most famous astrologer today and appears regularly on international T.V shows. He is also a best-selling author and columnist. Currently his articles are published in a number of newspapers in India, London and New York. This Waves, the man himself will reveal what the stars have in store for you.
Dhiraj Bakshi | Split Sole Academy
Dhiraj Bakshi has trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Lyrical and multiple Ballroom styles. He has also been a faculty member and associated with the Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company and The Danceworx Academy. He has attended an array of workshops with international instructors from all over the world, with the likes of Jann Freeman (USA), Suraiya Franco (Dominican Republic) and Jacqueline Bird (USA).
Split Sole Dance Academy (SSDA) has been founded by Dhiraj Bakshi. It's a jazz based dance academy with strong technique. They have also performed at the esteemed Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2010, this year and at the Salsa fiesta.
Learn cooking some mouth-watering delicacies from the chef of the 5 star Goa Marriott resort; one of Goa's finest hotels.
Priyank Hirani
priyank@bits-waves.org
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The Specials at Waves; a diverse platter of unique spices seasoning the vibrant atmosphere. This year will see us set world records, compete with human canvases, and witness life lived on the very edge.
The hours spent at the gym trying to impress an unlikely match wasn't a complete waste of time. We give you a chance to redeem glory with the Limca Book of records arm wrestling challenge. Pull up your sleeves and prove your mettle.
Brushes are passe. It's time to express your artistic freedom (and frustration) through more exciting instruments. Enter the paintball gun and a bag of paint pellets, and the lines between art and war begin to blur. The canvas; your opponent.
Creatures of the night, fear not. This Waves, we've designed a whole bunch of things to do, especially for you. So don't turn off the lights, the party's just begun.
After an exhausting day of performances, competitions and workshops, nothing can seem more inviting than a few moments of romantic bliss. Let your hair down and immerse yourself in the soft music and dance at The Waves Ball.
Witness people from all walks of life, their skills on showcase. With street stunt bikers, fire dancers, belly dancers, a ventriloquist and a jazz funk virtuoso gracing the occasion, not a dull moment is in sight. Come celebrate their talent and your lust for life!
Looking for some tranquility amidst all the action? With the right blend of enjoyment and relaxation, The Nirvana lounge at Waves is the perfect place to catch your breath.
