Why do you choose to be a vegetarian?

Shashi Tharoor, Parliamentarian: I don’t like the idea of biting into anything which in its living state would have bitten me back! Or more bluntly, I’m revolted by the thought of sinking my teeth into a corpse.
Sushil Kumar, Olympic champion wrestler: I have always been a vegetarian. I think eating what is natural and healthy is beneficial for the body and mind.
Richa Chadda, Actress: I am a Punjabi, and for me it’s not about religion. I am a hardcore animal lover and can’t think of killing an animal.
Rahul Sharma, Musician, Santoor player: It is healthier and I feel more balanced with a fruit and veggie diet.
Mallika Sarabhai, Dancer, Activist: Aesthetic reasons. I have seen photos of dead people with rotting meat in their stomach, I wouldn’t want that. Also, fodder used for feeding cows could feed the world.