Much of the work shown at the recent Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2012 in Kochi, India, revealed radical shifts that have made younger Indian artists much more politically assertive in their work, focusing on violence and environmental issues.

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Dr Kochi is also spearheading a global drive for more accountability, with White House support.

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Dr Kochi's outburst prompted some other critics of the Seattle-based charity to reiterate their own long-nursed complaints.

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