Capemaari - Madras Bashai (Season 2) | History Times with Historian V Sriram Capemaari was once a community in Andhra. They used to transport goods like rice and salt from one place to another in bullock carts. In the 1850s, when railways were introduced, their traditional livelihood began to decline. With limited opportunities, some members reportedly turned to theft. In 1871, the British government introduced a law called the Criminal Tribes Act of India. The Capemaari community was listed und
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Katchery - Madras Bashai (Season 2) | History Times with Historian V Sriram “Katchery” - Where did the word concert come from? From the time of Islamic emperors, when their justice was being enforced everywhere, the one who was the kazi, would be the judge of that area. The court where he would sit was called a “Katchery.” That is where justice would be given. When the Europeans came here, the word “Katchery” came to all their courts. Even now, there is a “Kutchery Road” in Chennai. At the end o
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Moodevi - Madras Bashai (Season 2) | History Times with Historian V Sriram If you want to insult someone in Tamil, you might call them “Moodevi.” The word carries the idea that all the forces of misfortune have come together in that person. Moodevi refers to a goddess who is said to be the sister of Mahalakshmi and the mother of all sorrows. But how did this word enter Tamil? During the Pallava period, before beginning any work, people would first worship a goddess named Jyeshta, which means “th
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Madras Bashai (Season 2) – Machan “Machan” - one of the most common words used by Chennai youngsters to address their friends is a true reflection of the city’s street slang. It’s more than just a word; it’s emotion, attitude, and identity! But have you ever wondered how machan slowly turned into machi? Let’s trace the journey of this iconic word and see how it evolved with time! #MadrasBashai #Season2 #Machan #Machi #ChennaiSlang #TamilSlang #MadrasVibes #ChennaiCulture #LocalLingo #MadrasTalks
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