The art of kalai (kalhai or qalai) is the process of coating an alloy surface such as copper or brass by deposition of metal tin on it. [1] The word "kalai" is derived from Sanskrit word kalya lepa, which means "white wash or tin". [2]

Jul 8, 2018 · Kalai is the process where brass and copper utensils used for cooking and eating are coated with a metal called Kalai. The Kalai coating fades with use and needs to be re-tinned after 6-8 months of usage.

Mar 6, 2024 · Kalai or the tinning of copper and brass pots was once a part of everyday life in India. Tin has the extremely useful property of binding with copper, and it is also a good conductor of heat, making it perfect for coating cooking pots.

1 day ago · The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a 50% SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project to enhance financial viability. The project, implemented by THDCIL in a joint venture with the State Government, is expected to generate significant revenue and employment. Additionally, social welfare schemes for orphaned children and pension amounts have been enhanced.

Apr 19, 2018 · From the number of things technological incursion is affecting, art forms are facing harshest consequences. One such art is the art of Kalai. Old-timers still remember the kalaiwalas as those who skilfully coated brass and copper utensils.

The process of lining brass cookware with silver lining (tin) on the inside is called tin coating or kalai in hindi. It makes brass cookware safe for sour foods, and also adds flavour to the food. How often does it have to be retinned ? It completely depends on the utility.

Aug 27, 2018 · The craft of doing Kalai or re-tinning hails from a rich historical silsila. However, with the emergence of steel, the art is fading away from society.

Jun 3, 2024 · Kalai II is a 1,200MW hydro power project. It is planned on Lohit river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the financed stage.

1 day ago · The Kalai II HEP, located on the Lohit River in Anjaw district, will be implemented by M/s THDCIL, a central public sector undertaking (CPSU), in joint venture with the state government. The project entails a cumulative investment of nearly Rs. 14,000 crore and is expected to generate Rs. 318 crore in free power and Rs. 2.2 crore in Local Area ...

Dec 17, 2020 · Therefore, kalai (white wash or tin) is important before the utensil is being used for cooking and it also protects the utensils and the food in it. The process of ‘Kalai’ involves washing first the copper utensil with caustic soda to get rid of any surface impurities such as dust.