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- Kerala Tourism has publicly asked Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, to add an emoji representing the traditional Sadya feast to the iPhone, making the request via social media.
- The department sees the emoji as a step toward branding the vegetarian banana-leaf feast, served during festivals like Onam, as an international symbol of Kerala alongside Kathakali and snake boat races.
- Apple has not responded so far, but the request has drawn widespread support on social media.
- A tourism expert compared Sadya to internationally famous dishes like American steak, while a dietician noted the feast's high calorie content.
What to watch next
- Whether Apple responds to or acts on Kerala Tourism's emoji request
- Any further Kerala Tourism steps to market Sadya as an international brand
- Social media momentum or official support for the emoji campaign
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James Kodianthara
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“Sadya is definitely a grand product from Keralam that could be marketed as an international brand across the globe.”
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…as various religious ceremonies and wedding celebrations in the State. According to James Kodianthara, a tourism expert and former chairperson of the Kerala chapter of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Sadya is definitely a grand product from Keralam that could be marketed as an international brand across the globe. “There are a lot of examples across the world, like steak in American cuisine and pork knuckle in Czech cuisine, which have brought fame and international recognition to destinations. Perhaps, after Kathakali and…
Anupa Jose
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“the amount of rice served on the banana leaf should be reduced, given the high-calorie content of the traditional feast. Instead, curries prepared with legumes and lentils should be given equal prominence in the feast to limit total calorie intake to less than 1,000 while ensuring adequate protein.”
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…a sweet and tangy ginger-based chutney; along with Payasams and other dishes. Meanwhile, Dr. Anupa Jose, a dietician, attached to a private clinic, said that although Sadya is an integral part of Keralites' lives, the amount of rice served on the banana leaf should be reduced, given the high-calorie content of the traditional feast. Instead, curries prepared with legumes and lentils should be given equal prominence in the feast to limit total calorie intake to less than 1,000 while ensuring adequate protein. Published - September 05, 2026 07:10 am IST…
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