/* --- DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: "Authoritative Yet Accessible" --- */
 
 
 :root {
  --primary-blue: hsl(0, 0%, 0%); /* Deep Academic Blue: Trust, Stability */
  --secondary-gold: #D4AF37; /* Warm Gold: Hope, Opportunity */
  --accent-light-blue: #E6F0FF; /* Light Blue: Backgrounds */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-grey: #F8F9FA;
  --text-dark: #333333;
  --text-light: #666666;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --font-heading: 'Merriweather', serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-hover: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --transition-speed: 0.3s;
  --border-color: #e5e7eb;
  --icon-color: #FFFFFF;
}
 
/* --- SMOOTH SCROLLING & BASE STYLES --- */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
 
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
 
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
 
.fab-btn, .control-btn { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
 
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
ul {
  list-style: none;
}
 
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}
 
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
 
/* --- KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS --- */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
 
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
 
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}
 
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}
 
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}
 
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}
 
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -1000px 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 1000px 0;
  }
}
 
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}
 
@keyframes rotateIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(0.9);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(0) scale(1);
  }
}
 
/* --- UI COMPONENTS --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 48px; /* Touch-friendly minimum size */
  min-width: 48px;
}
 
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}
 
.btn:active::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}
 
.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
 
.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #bfa030;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
 
.btn-gold:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
 
.btn-blue {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
}
 
.btn-blue:hover {
  background-color: #002244;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4);
}
 
.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: transparent;
}
 
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
 
/* --- 1. STICKY HEADER & NAVIGATION --- */
header {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 10px 0;
  animation: slideInDown 0.5s ease-out;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
 
@keyframes slideInDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
 
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
/* The Box Container */
.logo-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    
    border: 3px solid #000;     /* Black solid border */
    padding: 8px 30px;         /* Padding inside the box */
 background-color: rgb(6, 6, 6);
    
    /* Styling */
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* Slight shadow for depth */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
.logo-box:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02); /* Pop effect on hover */
}
 
/* Main Text: SabkiShiksha */
.logo-text {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #e8e6e6;
    line-height: 0.9; 
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block ;         
      margin-bottom: 1px;      /* Needed for TM positioning */
          /* Space between main text and tagline */
}
 
/* The TM Symbol Styling */
.tm {
    font-size: 0.35em;        /* Much smaller than main text */
    vertical-align: top;      /* Aligns to top */
    position: absolute;
    top: -9px;                /* Moves it to the very top */
    right: -5px;                /* Tiny gap from text */
    font-family: sans-serif;  /* Simple font for TM looks cleaner */
    font-weight: 400;         /* Normal weight (not bold) */
}
 
/* The Tagline: Roshni Ki Rah */
.tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #e8e6e6; 
    width: 100%;                /* Line stretches full width */
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1.5px;           /* Space between line and text */
}
 
 
 
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}
 
.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.nav-links li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.nav-links li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.nav-links li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.nav-links li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.nav-links li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
 
.nav-links li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
 
.nav-links li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
 
.nav-links li a:hover::after {
  width: 80%;
}
 
.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
 
 
 
/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
 
.menu-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/* ================================================================
   HERO V2 — SabKiShiksha · Education for All
   APPEND THIS ENTIRE BLOCK AT THE END OF index.css
   All rules scoped to .hero or prefixed with h-/hbtn-/htab-
   to avoid any conflict with existing site styles.
================================================================ */
 
/* ── NEW ROOT TOKENS (additive only — no existing vars repeated) ── */
:root {
  --h-gold: #f59e0b;
  --h-gold-lt: #fde68a;
  --h-saffron: #ff6b2b;
  --h-dark: #060d1a;
  --h-glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --h-glass-h: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  --h-gb: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --h-w80: #ffffff;                  /* ← NOW WHITE */
--h-w55: #ffffff;   /* ← NOW WHITE */
  --h-w25: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}
 
.hero .counter, .h-counter {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--h-w55);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
 
 
/* ================================================================
   HERO BASE — overrides old .hero completely
================================================================ */
.hero {
  background:    var(--h-dark) !important;
  padding:       0             !important;
  position:      relative      !important;
  width:         100vw         !important;
  height:        100vh         !important;
  min-height:    640px         !important;
  overflow:      hidden        !important;
  display:       flex          !important;
  align-items:   center        !important;
  justify-content: center      !important;
}
 
/* kill old ::before radial gradient */
.hero::before {
  display:  none !important;
  content:  none !important;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   BACKGROUND SLIDES
================================================================ */
.bg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
 
.bg-slide {
  position:   absolute;
  inset:      0;
  background-size:     cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity:    0;
  filter:     brightness(0.42) saturate(1.5) contrast(1.1);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease;   /* Faster: 1.8s → 0.9s */
  transform:  scale(1.1);
  will-change: opacity, transform; /* GPU-composited layer */
}
 
.bg-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: hKenBurns 10s ease-in-out forwards;
}
 
/* Disable Ken Burns animation on mobile — saves GPU */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bg-slide.active {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}
 
@keyframes hKenBurns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.1) translate(0,0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.0) translate(-1.5%, 0.6%); }
}
 
/* ================================================================
   GRADIENT OVERLAY
================================================================ */
.hero-gradient {
  position:   absolute;
  inset:      0;
  z-index:    1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    rgba(6,13,26,0.96) 0%,
    rgba(6,13,26,0.75) 48%,
    rgba(6,13,26,0.20) 100%
  );
  transition: background 0.8s ease;  /* Faster: 1.6s → 0.8s */
}
 
/* ================================================================
   TEXTURE OVERLAY
================================================================ */
.texture-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset:     0;
  z-index:   2;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   BORDER FRAME
================================================================ */
.border-frame {
  position:       absolute;
  inset:          18px;
  z-index:        3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
.bf-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width:    44px;
  height:   44px;
}
 
.bf-corner::before,
.bf-corner::after {
  content:      '';
  position:     absolute;
  background:   linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
 
.bf-corner::before { width: 100%; height: 2px; }
.bf-corner::after  { width: 2px; height: 100%; }
 
.bf-tl { top: 0;    left:  0; }
.bf-tr { top: 0;    right: 0; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.bf-bl { bottom: 0; left:  0; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.bf-br { bottom: 0; right: 0; transform: scale(-1); }
 
.bf-line { position: absolute; background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); }
.bf-top    { top: 0;    left:54px;  right:54px;  height: 1px; }
.bf-bottom { bottom: 0; left:54px;  right:54px;  height: 1px; }
.bf-left   { left: 0;   top:54px;   bottom:54px; width:  1px; }
.bf-right  { right: 0;  top:54px;   bottom:54px; width:  1px; }
 
/* ================================================================
   FLOATING ICONS
================================================================ */
.icon-layer {
  position:       absolute;
  inset:          0;
  z-index:        4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
.ficon {
  position: absolute;
  display:  flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius:   50%;
  transition:      opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
}
 
.ficon:not(.small) { width:64px; height:64px; font-size:1.55rem; }
.ficon.small       { width:44px; height:44px; font-size:1.05rem; }
 
.ficon.depth-1 {
  background:    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(245,158,11,0.22),rgba(245,158,11,0.06));
  border:        1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.40);
  box-shadow:    0 8px 32px rgba(245,158,11,0.2),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color:         var(--h-gold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation:     hFloatD1 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
.ficon.depth-2 {
  background:    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(30,58,138,0.35),rgba(30,58,138,0.12));
  border:        1px solid rgba(100,150,255,0.3);
  box-shadow:    0 8px 28px rgba(30,58,138,0.3),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color:         #7cb8ff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation:     hFloatD2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
.ficon.depth-3 {
  background:    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,107,43,0.22),rgba(255,107,43,0.06));
  border:        1px solid rgba(255,107,43,0.3);
  box-shadow:    0 6px 22px rgba(255,107,43,0.2),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color:         var(--h-saffron);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation:     hFloatD3 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
.ficon.hidden { opacity:0 !important; pointer-events:none; }
 
@keyframes hFloatD1 {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(-4deg) scale(1);    }
  33%     { transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(3deg)  scale(1.07); }
  66%     { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.03); }
}
@keyframes hFloatD2 {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(5deg)  scale(1);   }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-28px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes hFloatD3 {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(-6deg) scale(1);   }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(8deg)  scale(1.08); }
}
 
.ficon:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s;    }
.ficon:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.ficon:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -3s;   }
.ficon:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: -2s;   }
.ficon:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: -4s;   }
.ficon:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: -1s;   }
 
/* ================================================================
   PARTICLES CANVAS
================================================================ */
.particles-canvas {
  position:       absolute;
  inset:          0;
  z-index:        3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   HERO WRAP (main content container)
================================================================ */
.hero-wrap {
  position:        relative;
  z-index:         5;
  width:           100%;
  max-width:       1300px;
  height:          100%;
  padding:         0 6%;
  display:         flex;
  flex-direction:  column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap:             16px;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   BRAND STRIP
================================================================ */
.brand-strip {
  display:     inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         16px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
 
.brand-logo-box {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         9px;
  font-size:   0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
 
.brand-logo-box i {
  color:  var(--h-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.6));
}
 
.brand-divider {
  width:      1px;
  height:     20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
 
.brand-tagline-strip {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size:   0.88rem;
  font-style:  italic;
}
 
.efa-text { color: #ffffff; font-weight: 700; }
.efa-for  { color: var(--h-w55);           font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.78rem; }
 
.efa-all {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size:   1rem;
  background:  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip:         text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.5));
  animation: efaGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
@keyframes efaGlow {
  0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px  rgba(245,158,11,0.4)); }
  50%     { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(245,158,11,0.85)); }
}
 
/* ================================================================
   HERO TABS  (prefixed .htab to avoid any conflicts)
================================================================ */
.hero-tabs {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         8px;
  align-items: center;
}
 
.htab {
  display:      inline-flex;
  align-items:  center;
  gap:          10px;
  padding:      12px 22px;
  background:   var(--h-glass);
  border:       1px solid var(--h-gb);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color:         var(--h-w55);
  font-size:     0.82rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition:    all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  position:      relative;
  overflow:      hidden;
  cursor:        pointer;
}
 
.htab-icon {
  width:           28px;
  height:          28px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       0.85rem;
  transition:      all 0.4s ease;
  flex-shrink:     0;
}
 
.htab-bar {
  position:     absolute;
  bottom:       0;
  left:         50%;
  width:        0;
  height:       2px;
  background:   linear-gradient(90deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  transform:    translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition:   width 0.4s ease;
}
 
.htab:hover {
  color:      var(--h-w80);
  background: var(--h-glass-h);
  transform:  translateY(-3px);
}
 
.htab.active {
  color:      #ffffff;
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(245,158,11,0.18),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
 
.htab.active .htab-icon {
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
  color:      var(--h-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}
 
.htab.active .htab-bar { width: 55%; }
 
/* ================================================================
   SLIDES AREA
================================================================ */
.slides-area {
  position:    relative;
  flex:        1;
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
}
 
.cslide {
  position:   absolute;
  inset:      0;
  display:    flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         60px;
  opacity:     0;
  transform:   translateX(50px) scale(0.97);
  transition:  opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94),
               transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94); /* Faster: 0.95s → 0.6s */
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
 
.cslide.active {
  opacity:        1;
  transform:      translateX(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
 
.cslide.prev {
  opacity:   0;
  transform: translateX(-50px) scale(0.97);
}
 
/* Staggered entrance animations — scoped to .hero */
.hero .anim {
  opacity:   0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease,
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1);
}
 
.cslide.active .anim     { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.cslide.active .delay-0  { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.cslide.active .delay-1  { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.cslide.active .delay-2  { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.cslide.active .delay-3  { transition-delay: 0.58s; }
 
.slide-left  { flex:1.2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.slide-right { flex:0.85; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
 
/* ================================================================
   COMMON HERO TEXT ELEMENTS  (h- prefix avoids collisions)
================================================================ */
.h-eyebrow {
  display:        inline-flex;
  align-items:    center;
  gap:            10px;
  font-size:      0.76rem;
  font-weight:    700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:          var(--h-gold);
  background:     rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
  border:         1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
  padding:        8px 18px;
  border-radius:  50px;
  width:          fit-content;
}
 
.h-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size:   clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color:       #ffffff !important;
  max-width:   640px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
 
.h-headline.news-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 600px;
}
 
.h-headline em {
  font-style:  italic;
  background:  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip:         text;
}
 
.h-para {
  font-size:   1.05rem;
  color:       var(--h-w80);
  max-width:   520px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
 
.h-meta-row {
  display:    flex;
  flex-wrap:  wrap;
  gap:        20px;
  font-size:  0.84rem;
  color:      var(--h-w55);
}
 
.h-meta-row i { color:var(--h-gold); margin-right:5px; }
 
/* ================================================================
   HERO BUTTONS  (hbtn- prefix avoids collision with .btn-gold)
================================================================ */
.h-cta-row {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         14px;
  flex-wrap:   wrap;
}
 
.hbtn-gold {
  display:        inline-flex;
  align-items:    center;
  gap:            10px;
  background:     linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), #fbbf24);
  color:          #0f172a;
  font-size:      0.9rem;
  font-weight:    800;
  padding:        16px 30px;
  border-radius:  50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition:     all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  animation:      hGlowPulse 2.6s infinite;
}
 
.hbtn-gold:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(245,158,11,0.55);
}
 
@keyframes hGlowPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0  rgba(245,158,11,0.45); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(245,158,11,0);   }
}
 
.hbtn-ghost {
  display:        inline-flex;
  align-items:    center;
  gap:            8px;
  background:     var(--h-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color:          #ffffff;
  font-size:      0.9rem;
  font-weight:    600;
  padding:        16px 26px;
  border-radius:  50px;
  border:         1px solid var(--h-gb);
  transition:     all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.hbtn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--h-glass-h);
  transform:  translateY(-3px);
}
 
/* ================================================================
   NEWS SLIDE SPECIFICS
================================================================ */
.news-left { gap: 20px !important; }
 
.live-dot {
  display:       inline-block;
  width:         8px;
  height:        8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    #ef4444;
  animation:     hLivePulse 1.4s infinite;
}
 
@keyframes hLivePulse {
  0%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(239,68,68,0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(239,68,68,0);   }
  100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(239,68,68,0);    }
}
 
.ticker-box {
  background:    var(--h-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border:        1px solid var(--h-gb);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  max-width:     600px;
}
 
.ticker-scroll { display:flex; flex-direction:column; width:100%; }
 
.titem {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap:         16px;
  padding:     16px 22px;
  font-size:   0.95rem;
  color:       var(--h-w55);
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition:  all 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
 
.titem:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
 
.titem.active {
  color:       #ffffff;
  background:  rgba(245,158,11,0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--h-gold);
  padding-left: 19px;
}
 
.titem.active .tnum {
  background:  rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.6);
  color:       var(--h-gold);
  box-shadow:  0 0 12px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
}
 
.tnum {
  font-size:      0.70rem;
  font-weight:    800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color:          var(--h-w55);
  background:     rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border:         1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius:  50px;
  padding:        3px 9px;
  flex-shrink:    0;
  margin-top:     2px;
  transition:     all 0.5s ease;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   3-D FLOAT CARD (shared by news-card and blog-card)
================================================================ */
.float-3d { animation: hCard3d 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
 
@keyframes hCard3d {
  0%,100% { transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(6deg) translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(6deg) translateY(-14px); }
}
 
/* ── NEWS CARD ── */
.news-card {
  background:    rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border:        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding:       28px;
  max-width:     310px;
  position:      relative;
  overflow:      hidden;
  box-shadow:    0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
                 0 0 60px rgba(245,158,11,0.08),
                 inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition:    transform 0.5s ease;
}
 
.news-card:hover {
  transform:  perspective(900px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg) translateY(-6px);
  animation:  none;
}
 
.nc-badge {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom:   16px;
}
 
.nc-live {
  display:        inline-flex;
  align-items:    center;
  gap:            7px;
  font-size:      0.70rem;
  font-weight:    800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color:          #fca5a5;
  background:     rgba(239,68,68,0.15);
  border:         1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.4);
  padding:        5px 12px;
  border-radius:  50px;
}
 
.nc-live span {
  width:         6px;
  height:        6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    #ef4444;
  animation:     hLivePulse 1.4s infinite;
}
 
.nc-date   { font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--h-w55); }
.nc-text   { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--h-w80); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:18px; }
 
.nc-footer {
  font-size:   0.74rem;
  color:       var(--h-w55);
  border-top:  1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         8px;
}
 
.nc-footer i { color: var(--h-gold); }
 
.nc-deco {
  position:      absolute;
  bottom:        -40px;
  right:         -40px;
  width:         120px;
  height:        120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.12), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
/* ── BLOG CARD ── */
.blog-card {
  width:         330px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow:      visible;
  box-shadow:    0 44px 110px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
                 0 0 60px rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
  transition:    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.2,0.64,1);
  animation:     hCard3d 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
.blog-card:hover {
  transform:  perspective(900px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(1deg) translateY(-6px);
  animation:  none;
}
 
.bc-img {
  position:      relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  height:        260px;
  border:        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
 
.bc-img img {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  filter:     brightness(0.95) saturate(1.2);
}
 
.blog-card:hover .bc-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
 
.bc-shine {
  position:   absolute;
  inset:      0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 70%);
  transform:  translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.9s ease;
}
 
.blog-card:hover .bc-shine { transform: translateX(100%); }
 
.bc-tag {
  position:       absolute;
  top:            14px;
  left:           14px;
  background:     linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), #fbbf24);
  color:          #0f172a;
  font-size:      0.70rem;
  font-weight:    800;
  padding:        5px 13px;
  border-radius:  50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
 
.bc-meta {
  display:         flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items:     center;
  margin-top:      14px;
  padding:         0 4px;
  font-size:       0.8rem;
  color:           var(--h-w55);
}
 
.bc-cat {
  background:     rgba(30,58,138,0.35);
  border:         1px solid rgba(100,150,255,0.3);
  color:          #93c5fd;
  font-size:      0.72rem;
  font-weight:    700;
  padding:        5px 12px;
  border-radius:  50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   QUOTE SLIDE
================================================================ */
.quote-left { gap: 14px !important; }
 
.big-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size:   8rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color:       var(--h-gold);
  opacity:     0.2;
}
 
.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size:   clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style:  italic;
  color:       #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  max-width:   700px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
 
.quote-author {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         18px;
}
 
.founder-ring {
  position:    relative;
  width:       72px;
  height:      72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
 
.founder-avatar {
  position:        absolute;
  inset:           7px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), #fbbf24);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       1.3rem;
  font-weight:     800;
  color:           #0f172a;
  overflow:        hidden;
  z-index:         1;
}
 
.founder-avatar img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
 
.ring-svg {
  position:  absolute;
  inset:     0;
  animation: hSpinSvg 6s linear infinite;
}
 
@keyframes hSpinSvg {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
 
.quote-author strong { display:block; font-size:1rem;   font-weight:700; color:#ffffff;        margin-bottom:4px; }
.quote-author span   { display:block; font-size:0.82rem;                  color:var(--h-w55); }
 
.quote-nav {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         12px;
}
 
.qdots { display:flex; gap:8px; }
 
.qdot {
  width:         9px;
  height:        9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    var(--h-w25);
  cursor:        pointer;
  transition:    all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
 
.qdot.active {
  background: var(--h-gold);
  transform:  scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--h-gold);
}
 
/* .qbtn — prefixed to avoid collision with existing .btn */
.qbtn {
  width:           36px;
  height:          36px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      var(--h-glass);
  border:          1px solid var(--h-gb);
  color:           var(--h-w80);
  font-size:       0.8rem;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:      all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  cursor:          pointer;
}
 
.qbtn:hover {
  background:   rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
  color:        var(--h-gold);
  transform:    scale(1.15);
}
 
/* ── RINGS VISUAL (Quote slide right side) ── */
.quote-right  { justify-content:center; align-items:center; }
 
.rings-visual {
  position: relative;
  width:    280px;
  height:   280px;
  display:  flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
}
 
.rv-ring {
  position:      absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border:        1px solid;
}
 
.rv-r1 { inset:0px;  border-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.20); animation:hRingPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.rv-r2 { inset:30px; border-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.13); animation:hRingPulse 3.5s ease-in-out 0.6s infinite; }
.rv-r3 { inset:60px; border-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.28); animation:hRingPulse 3.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite; }
 
@keyframes hRingPulse {
  0%,100% { transform:scale(1);    opacity:0.5; }
  50%     { transform:scale(1.06); opacity:1;   }
}
 
.rv-inner {
  position:        relative;
  z-index:         2;
  width:           100px;
  height:          100px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(245,158,11,0.18),rgba(245,158,11,0.06));
  border:          1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.35);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
 
.rv-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color:     var(--h-gold);
  opacity:   0.6;
  animation: hFloatD2 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   BOTTOM NAVIGATION BAR
   .nav-btn is new — no conflict with existing CSS
================================================================ */
.hero-bottom {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         20px;
}
 
/* .nav-btn — new class, safe to add */
.nav-btn {
  width:           52px;
  height:          52px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      var(--h-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border:          1px solid var(--h-gb);
  color:           #ffffff;
  font-size:       1rem;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:      all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  flex-shrink:     0;
  cursor:          pointer;
}
 
.nav-btn:hover {
  background:   rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
  color:        var(--h-gold);
  transform:    scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow:   0 0 24px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
}
 
.progress-wrap {
  max-width:      200px;
  flex:           1;
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            6px;
}
 
.progress-track {
  height:        2px;
  background:    rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow:      hidden;
}
 
.progress-fill {
  height:        100%;
  width:         0%;
  background:    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
 
.h-counter {
  font-size:      0.74rem;
  color:          var(--h-w55);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
 
.hero-indicators {
  display:         flex;
  gap:             10px;
  flex:            1;
  justify-content: center;
}
 
/* .hind — new class, no conflict with existing .indicator */
.hind {
  width:         12px;
  height:        12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    var(--h-w25);
  cursor:        pointer;
  border:        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition:    all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
 
.hind.active {
  background: var(--h-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--h-gold);
  transform:  scale(1.3);
}
 
/* ================================================================
   SCROLL HINT
================================================================ */
.scroll-hint {
  position:        absolute;
  bottom:          26px;
  left:            6%;
  z-index:         6;
  display:         flex;
  flex-direction:  column;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             8px;
  color:           var(--h-w55);
  font-size:       0.72rem;
  letter-spacing:  0.16em;
  text-transform:  uppercase;
}
 
.sh-line {
  width:            1px;
  height:           52px;
  background:       linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--h-gold), transparent);
  animation:        hScrollGrow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: top;
}
 
@keyframes hScrollGrow {
  0%,100% { transform:scaleY(0); opacity:0; }
  50%     { transform:scaleY(1); opacity:0.8; }
}
 
/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ficon { display: none !important; }
  .blog-card { width: 280px; }
  .bc-img    { height: 210px; }
  .rings-visual { width:200px; height:200px; }
}
 
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    height:      auto    !important;
    min-height:  100svh  !important; /* svh = small viewport height, avoids address bar issues */
    padding:     80px 0 20px !important;
  }
 
  .hero-wrap {
    padding:  0 4% !important;
    gap:      12px !important;
  }
 
  .slides-area {
    min-height: 340px; /* Explicit height so absolute children are visible */
  }
 
  .cslide { flex-direction:column; gap:20px; align-items:flex-start; }
  .slide-right { display: none; }
 
  .hero-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
 
  .htab-label { display: none; }
  .htab       { padding: 10px 14px; }
 
  .h-headline, .hero .headline { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5vw, 1.75rem) !important; }
  .h-headline.news-headline, .hero .headline.news-headline { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.5vw, 1.6rem) !important; }
  .quote-text { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.5vw, 1.6rem) !important; }
 
  .ticker-box { max-width: 100%; }
  .titem { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
 
  .hero-bottom { gap: 8px; }
  .progress-wrap { display: none; }
 
  .nav-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
 
  .border-frame { inset: 8px; }
  .brand-strip  { flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
 
  .scroll-hint { display: none; } /* Hide scroll hint on mobile — wastes space */
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 70px 0 16px !important;
  }
 
  .hero-wrap {
    padding: 0 3% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
 
  .slides-area {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
 
  .htab { padding: 9px 12px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .h-headline, .hero .headline { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.55rem) !important; }
  .quote-text { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 1.45rem) !important; }
 
  .hbtn-gold, .hero .btn-gold { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .hbtn-ghost, .hero .btn-ghost { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
 
  .hero-indicators { gap: 6px; }
  .hind { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
}
 
/* ── Reduced-motion: hero-only overrides ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .bg-slide.active,
  .ficon,
  .float-3d,
  .blog-card,
  .rv-ring,
  .sh-line,
  .hbtn-gold,
  .efa-all,
  .ring-svg { animation: none !important; }
}
 
 
 
.hero .eyebrow, .h-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--h-gold);
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  width: fit-content;
}
 
.hero .headline, .h-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
 
.hero .headline.news-headline, .h-headline.news-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 600px;
}
 
.hero .headline em, .h-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), var(--h-gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
 
.hero .para, .h-para {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--h-w80);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
 
.hero .meta-row, .h-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--h-w55);
}
 
.hero .meta-row i, .h-meta-row i { 
  color: var(--h-gold); 
  margin-right: 5px; 
}
 
/* ================================================================
HERO BUTTONS 
================================================================ */
.hero .cta-row, .h-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.hero .btn-gold, .hbtn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--h-gold), #fbbf24);
  color: #0f172a !important; /* Force dark text for button contrast */
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  animation: hGlowPulse 2.6s infinite;
  border: none;
}
 
.hero .btn-gold:hover, .hbtn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(245,158,11,0.55);
  color: #0f172a !important;
}
 
@keyframes hGlowPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,158,11,0.45); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(245,158,11,0); }
}
 
.hero .btn-ghost, .hbtn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--h-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--h-gb);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.hero .btn-ghost:hover, .hbtn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--h-glass-h);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--h-gold) !important;
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/* --- TRUST BAR --- */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-grey);
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out;
}
 
.trust-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 50px;
}
 
.trust-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out backwards;
  min-height: 48px; /* Touch-friendly */
}
 
.stat-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stat-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stat-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.stat-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
 
.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
 
/* Social Link Styling */
.stat-item.social-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}
 
.stat-item.social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}
 
.stat-item.social-link.youtube:hover .stat-icon {
  color: #FF0000;
  animation: bounce 0.6s ease;
}
 
.stat-item.social-link.instagram:hover .stat-icon {
  color: #E1306C;
  animation: rotateIn 0.6s ease;
}
 
.stat-item.social-link.facebook:hover .stat-icon {
  color: #1877F2;
  animation: pulse 0.6s ease;
}
 
.stat-item.social-link.whatsapp:hover .stat-icon {
  color: #25D366;
  animation: bounce 0.6s ease;
}
 
.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
 
.media-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.media-logos img {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
 
.media-logos img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
 
 
 
/* --- 4. FEATURED INSIGHTS --- */
.featured-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
 
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}
 
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
 
.section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
 
.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}
 
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
 
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.card-img-wrapper {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
 
.card-img-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
 
.card:hover .card-img-wrapper::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
 
.card-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
 
.card:hover .card-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}
 
.card-body {
  padding: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
 
.card-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
 
.tag {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.card:hover .tag {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
 
.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
 
.card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
/* --- 5. BUCKETS SECTION --- */
.buckets-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-grey);
}
 
.buckets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}
 
.bucket-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.bucket-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.bucket-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.bucket-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
 
.bucket-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
 
.bucket-card:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}
 
.bucket-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.bucket-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}
 
.bucket-card:hover .bucket-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
  animation: bounce 0.8s ease;
}
 
.bucket-revenue .bucket-icon {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.bucket-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
 
.bucket-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.bucket-card p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
 
/* --- 6. AUTHORITY SECTION --- */
.authority-section {
  padding: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out;
}
 
.authority-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}
 
.authority-image {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 350px;
  max-width: 450px;
  background-color: #eee;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
 
.auth-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
 
.auth-img-placeholder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
 
.authority-image:hover .auth-img-placeholder img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
 
.authority-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 350px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: slideInRight 0.8s ease-out;
}
 
.authority-content h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}
 
.auth-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1.8;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out;
}
 
.auth-credentials {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  list-style: none;
}
 
.auth-credentials li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.auth-credentials li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.auth-credentials li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.auth-credentials li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
 
.auth-credentials i {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
.auth-credentials li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.3) rotate(360deg);
}
 
/* --- 7. REVENUE SPOTLIGHT --- */
.revenue-spotlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light-blue) 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
 
.revenue-spotlight::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
 
.section-title {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}
 
.spotlight-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
 
.spotlight-text {
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out;
}
 
.dynamic-headline {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  line-height: 1.3;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}
 
.dynamic-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}
 
.dynamic-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.6s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.dynamic-features li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.dynamic-features li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.dynamic-features li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
 
.dynamic-features li:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}
 
.dynamic-features i {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
.dynamic-features li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(360deg);
}
 
.dynamic-review {
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-gold);
  padding: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-style: italic;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}
 
.dynamic-review:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
 
.review-text {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
 
.review-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: normal;
}
 
.dynamic-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out;
}
 
.spotlight-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
 
.dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background-color: #ccc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
 
.dot:hover {
  background-color: #999;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}
 
.dot.active {
  background-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  transform: scale(1.4);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}
 
 
 
/* Article Items – DESKTOP */
.article-list {
 display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
 
.article-item {
 display: flex;
  flex-direction: row; /* <-- IMPORTANT: row for desktop */
  align-items: flex-start; /* <-- ADDED: keeps cards aligned at top */
  gap: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out backwards;
}
 
.article-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
 
.article-item:hover .article-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
 
.article-thumb {
  width: 180px;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
.article-item > div {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
 
/* Article Meta (Tags & Date) */
.article-item .card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
 
/* Article Title - Limit to 2 Lines */
.article-item h3 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.4;
  min-height: 2.8em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}
 
/* Article Description - Limit to 2 Lines */
.article-item p {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #666;
}
 
/* Read More Link */
.article-item .read-more-link {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}
 
.article-item .read-more-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
 
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
 
  .article-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  /* Adjust Content Padding */
  .article-item > div {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  
  /* Smaller Title on Mobile */
  .article-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    min-height: 2.6em;
  }
  
  /* Smaller Description on Mobile */
  .article-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .article-item {
    padding: 15px;
  }
  
  .article-thumb {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .article-item h3 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}
 
/* ========================================== */
        /* CATEGORY FILTERS - ULTRA ENHANCED DESIGN */
        /* ========================================== */
        .article-controls {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e3e9ef 100%);
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
 
        /* Animated background orbs */
        .article-controls::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
 
        /* Sparkle effect */
        .article-controls::after {
            content: '✨';
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 30px;
            font-size: 20px;
            animation: sparkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
 
        @keyframes sparkle {
            0%, 100% { 
                transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.4;
            }
            50% { 
                transform: scale(1.3) rotate(180deg);
                opacity: 0.8;
            }
        }
 
        .controls-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
 
        .controls-header h2 {
            font-size: 32px;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }
 
        /* Animated underline */
        .controls-header h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700, #D4AF37);
            border-radius: 2px;
            animation: expandLine 1s ease-out forwards;
        }
 
        @keyframes expandLine {
            to { width: 80px; }
        }
 
        .category-filters {
            display: flex;
            gap: 18px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
 
        /* Ultra Enhanced Filter Button */
        .filter-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
            border: 3px solid #e0e0e0;
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 800;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            min-height: 52px;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
 
        /* Glowing border animation */
        .filter-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2px;
            left: -2px;
            right: -2px;
            bottom: -2px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700, #4CAF50, #2196F3, #FF9800);
            background-size: 400%;
            border-radius: 50px;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: -1;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
            animation: glowingBorder 3s linear infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes glowingBorder {
            0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
            100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        }
 
        .filter-btn:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
 
        /* Ripple effect on click */
        .filter-btn::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
        }
 
        .filter-btn:active::after {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
        }
 
        /* Icon with multiple animations */
        .filter-btn i {
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
            font-size: 18px;
            position: relative;
        }
 
        /* Icon glow effect */
        .filter-btn i::before {
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px currentColor;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }
 
        .filter-btn:hover i {
            transform: scale(1.3) rotate(360deg);
        }
 
        .filter-btn:hover i::before {
            opacity: 0.5;
        }
 
        /* Enhanced Hover Effect */
        .filter-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            border-color: #D4AF37;
        }
 
        /* ALL TOPICS - Enhanced Active State */
        .filter-btn[data-filter="all"].active {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003366 0%, #001a33 100%, #003366 200%);
            background-size: 200% 200%;
            color: white;
            border-color: #D4AF37;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.5),
                        0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            animation: gradientShift 3s ease infinite, pulseBig 2s infinite;
            position: relative;
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="all"].active::before {
            opacity: 0;
        }
 
        /* Particle effect for active all topics */
        .filter-btn[data-filter="all"].active::after {
            content: '★';
            position: absolute;
            top: -5px;
            right: -5px;
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #FFD700;
            animation: twinkle 1.5s infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes twinkle {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="all"].active i {
            color: #FFD700;
            animation: spinSlow 3s linear infinite, bounceIcon 1s infinite;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #FFD700);
        }
 
        @keyframes spinSlow {
            from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }
 
        /* ADMISSION - Enhanced with Badge */
        .filter-btn[data-filter="admission"] {
            position: relative;
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="admission"].active {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50 0%, #45a049 50%, #4CAF50 100%);
            background-size: 200% 200%;
            border-color: #4CAF50;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.5),
                        0 0 40px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.4),
                        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            animation: gradientShift 2s ease infinite, glowPulseGreen 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes glowPulseGreen {
            0%, 100% { 
                box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.5),
                           0 0 40px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.4);
            }
            50% { 
                box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.7),
                           0 0 60px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.6);
            }
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="admission"].active i {
            animation: bounceUpDown 1s infinite, rotateWiggle 2s infinite;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.8));
        }
 
        @keyframes bounceUpDown {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
        }
 
        @keyframes rotateWiggle {
            0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            25% { transform: rotate(-15deg); }
            75% { transform: rotate(15deg); }
        }
 
        /* TEACHER TRAINING - Enhanced with Wave */
        .filter-btn[data-filter="teacher"].active {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2196F3 0%, #1976D2 50%, #2196F3 100%);
            background-size: 200% 200%;
            border-color: #2196F3;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.5),
                        0 0 40px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.4),
                        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            animation: gradientShift 2.5s ease infinite, glowPulseBlue 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes glowPulseBlue {
            0%, 100% { 
                box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.5),
                           0 0 40px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.4);
            }
            50% { 
                box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.7),
                           0 0 60px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.6);
            }
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="teacher"].active i {
            animation: swing 1.5s ease-in-out infinite, scaleUpDown 2s infinite;
            transform-origin: top center;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.8));
        }
 
        @keyframes swing {
            0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            25% { transform: rotate(-20deg); }
            75% { transform: rotate(20deg); }
        }
 
        @keyframes scaleUpDown {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.2); }
        }
 
        /* PARENTING - Enhanced with Hearts */
        .filter-btn[data-filter="parenting"].active {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9800 0%, #F57C00 50%, #FF9800 100%);
            background-size: 200% 200%;
            border-color: #FF9800;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.5),
                        0 0 40px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4),
                        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            animation: gradientShift 2s ease infinite, glowPulseOrange 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes glowPulseOrange {
            0%, 100% { 
                box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.5),
                           0 0 40px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4);
            }
            50% { 
                box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.7),
                           0 0 60px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.6);
            }
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="parenting"].active i {
            animation: heartbeat 1.2s ease-in-out infinite, pulse 2s infinite;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.8));
        }
 
        @keyframes heartbeat {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
            10% { transform: scale(1.2); }
            20% { transform: scale(1); }
            30% { transform: scale(1.2); }
            40% { transform: scale(1); }
        }
 
        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
            50% { opacity: 0.7; }
        }
 
        /* Gradient shift animation */
        @keyframes gradientShift {
            0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
            100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        }
 
        /* Big pulse for all topics */
        @keyframes pulseBig {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.03); }
        }
 
        /* Shimmer sweep for all active buttons */
        .filter-btn.active {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
 
        .filter-btn.active::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
                transparent, 
                rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 
                transparent);
            animation: shimmerSweep 3s infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes shimmerSweep {
            0% { left: -100%; }
            100% { left: 100%; }
        }
 
        /* Add a counting badge animation */
        .filter-btn.active {
            position: relative;
        }
 
        /* Accessibility - Screen reader text */
        .filter-btn[aria-pressed="true"] {
            font-weight: 900;
        }
 
        .filter-status {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #666;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
        }
 
        #filterText {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #15575b;
        }
 
        .tag-admission { background: #4CAF50 !important; }
        .tag-teacher { background: #2196F3 !important; }
        .tag-parenting { background: #FF9800 !important; }
 
        .hidden-article {
            display: none !important;
        }
 
        .article-item.show {
            display: flex !important;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
        }
 
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
 
        .article-item.fade-out {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.95);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
 
        .no-results {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin: 20px 0;
        }
 
        .no-results i {
            font-size: 64px;
            color: #ddd;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
 
        #backToTop {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15575b, #28a745);
            color: white;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: none;
            font-size: 20px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            z-index: 999;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
 
        #backToTop.show {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }
 
        #backToTop:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
 
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .filter-btn {
                flex: 1;
                min-width: 45%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            #backToTop {
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 20px;
                width: 45px;
                height: 45px;
            }
        }
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        /* --- NEW: FAQ SECTION --- */
.faq-section {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: #e2eeecf5;
    margin: 0;
    clear: both;
    display: block;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    padding-top: 60px;
}
 
.faq-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
}
 
.faq-tab {
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.faq-tab.active {
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
  border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}
 
.faq-tab-content {
  display: none;
}
 
.faq-tab-content.active {
  display: block;
}
 
.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
 
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
 
.faq-question:hover {
  background: #f9fafb;
}
 
.faq-toggle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-left: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 18px 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
 
.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
 
.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}
 
.faq-answer a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
 
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}
 
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
 
.faq-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
 
.faq-cta p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 
 
/* --- 9. FOOTER --- */
footer {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 60px 0 20px 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
  margin: 0;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  position: relative;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
 
.footer-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  margin: 0;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
  padding: 0 40px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
 
.footer-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out backwards;
  max-width: 100%;
}
 
.footer-col:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.footer-col:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.footer-col:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
 
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
 
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
 
.footer-col ul li:hover {
  padding-left: 10px;
}
 
.footer-col ul li a {
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
 
.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
}
 
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}
 
.social-links a {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(360deg);
}
 
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px 40px 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
  margin: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
/* --- RESPONSIVE DESIGN --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
 
  .sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Navigation */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
 
  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: slideInDown 0.3s ease-out;
  }
 
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
  }
 
  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
 
  .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 30px;
  }
 
  .hero-img-placeholder {
    height: 400px;
  }
 
  /* Trust Bar */
  .trust-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
 
  .trust-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
 
  /* Authority Section */
  .authority-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
 
  .authority-content {
    padding: 40px 25px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
 
  .authority-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
 
  .auth-credentials li {
    justify-content: center;
  }
 
  /* Spotlight */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
 
  .dynamic-headline {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
 
  /* Article Items */
  .article-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
 
  .article-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
  }
 
/* ========================================== */
        /* CATEGORY FILTERS */
        /* ========================================== */
        .article-controls {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }
 
        .controls-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
 
        .controls-header h2 {
            font-size: 28px;
            color: #1a1a1a;
        }
 
        .category-filters {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
 
        .filter-btn {
            background: white;
            border: 2px solid #ddd;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }
 
        .filter-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border-color: #15575b;
        }
 
        .filter-btn.active {
            background: #15575b;
            color: white;
            border-color: #15575b;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(21, 87, 91, 0.3);
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="admission"].active {
            background: #4CAF50;
            border-color: #4CAF50;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="teacher"].active {
            background: #2196F3;
            border-color: #2196F3;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.3);
        }
 
        .filter-btn[data-filter="parenting"].active {
            background: #FF9800;
            border-color: #FF9800;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.3);
        }
 
        .filter-status {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #666;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
        }
 
        #filterText {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #15575b;
        }
 
        .tag-admission { background: #4CAF50 !important; }
        .tag-teacher { background: #2196F3 !important; }
        .tag-parenting { background: #FF9800 !important; }
 
        .hidden-article {
            display: none !important;
        }
 
        .article-item.show {
            display: flex !important;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
        }
 
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
 
        .article-item.fade-out {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.95);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
 
        .no-results {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin: 20px 0;
        }
 
        .no-results i {
            font-size: 64px;
            color: #ddd;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
 
        #backToTop {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15575b, #28a745);
            color: white;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: none;
            font-size: 20px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            z-index: 999;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
 
        #backToTop.show {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }
 
        #backToTop:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
 
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .filter-btn {
                flex: 1;
                min-width: 45%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            #backToTop {
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 20px;
                width: 45px;
                height: 45px;
            }
        }
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  /* Footer */
  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
  }
 
  /* Buttons */
  .btn {
    padding: 16px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
 
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
 
  .dynamic-headline {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
 
  .bucket-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
 
  .stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
 
  .card-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
 
  .lead-magnet-box {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
}
 
/* --- ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}
 
/* Focus Styles for Keyboard Navigation */
a:focus,
button:focus,
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
  outline: 3px solid var(--secondary-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
 
/* High Contrast Support */
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
  .btn {
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
  }
}
 
/* --- PRINT STYLES --- */
@media print {
  header,
  footer,
  .ad-banner-leaderboard,
  .ad-placeholder,
  .menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
 
  body {
    background: white;
    color: black;
  }
 
  a {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
}
 
/* ========================================
   FIX FOR REVENUE SPOTLIGHT AND FOOTER
   ======================================== */
 
/* Ensure revenue spotlight takes full screen width */
.revenue-spotlight {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    clear: both !important;
}
 
.revenue-spotlight .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 20px;
}
 
.spotlight-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 800px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 50px !important;
}
 
/* Ensure footer takes full screen width */
footer {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 60px 0 20px !important;
    clear: both !important;
}
 
.footer-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
}
 
.footer-bottom {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 20px 20px 0 !important;
}
 
/* Ensure sections don't inherit grid from parent */
section.revenue-spotlight,
footer {
    display: block !important;
    grid-column: unset !important;
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/* ================================================================
   POPUP MODAL - UPDATED STYLES FOR NEW CONTENT
   Updated: January 29, 2026, 4:25 PM IST
   ================================================================ */
 
/* Modal Backdrop */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
     background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) !important;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}
 
.modal-backdrop.active {
    display: flex;
}
 
/* Modal Content */
.modal-content-premium {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 580px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        #2738b8 0%, 
        #87CEEB 50%,
        #6563b1 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    animation: slideInUp 0.5s ease;
}
 
@keyframes slideInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
 
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}
 
/* Close Button */
.close-modal-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    color: #003366;
    font-size: 28px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}
 
.close-modal-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}
 
/* Progress Bar */
.story-progress {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 20px 20px 0;
}
 
.progress-segment {
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
 
.progress-segment.active {
    background: #FFD700 !important;
}
 
/* Carousel Wrapper */
.carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
 
/* Slides */
.premium-slide {
    display: none;
    padding: 40px 25px 25px;
    height: 100%;
    color: #003366;
}
 
.premium-slide.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.4s ease;
}
 
@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
 
.slide-body {
    color: #003366;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
 
.slide-body h2,
.slide-body p {
    color: #003366 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
 
/* Pills */
.pill-gold {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) !important;
    color: #D4AF37 !important;
    border: 1px solid #D4AF37;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
 
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   PROBLEMS LIST (Slide 2) - NEW DESIGN
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
 
.problems-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}
 
.problem-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.problem-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
 
.problem-item .icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}
 
.problem-item .problem-text {
    flex: 1;
}
 
.problem-item .problem-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: #003366 !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
 
.problem-item .problem-text p {
    color: #003366 !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
 
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   SOLUTIONS LIST (Slide 3) - NEW DESIGN
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
 
.solutions-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}
 
.solution-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.solution-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: #D4AF37;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
 
.solution-item .icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}
 
.solution-item .solution-text {
    flex: 1;
}
 
.solution-item .solution-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: #003366 !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
 
.solution-item .solution-text p {
    color: #003366 !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
 
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FORM STYLES (Slide 4) - WITH NEW FIELDS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
 
.story-form input,
.story-form select,
.story-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #4BA3C3;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    color: #003366 !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
}
 
.story-form textarea {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 60px;
}
 
.story-form input:focus,
.story-form select:focus,
.story-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #D4AF37;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
 
.story-form input::placeholder,
.story-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #666;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
 
.btn-shiny-gold {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #D4AF37) !important;
    color: #003366 !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 5px;
}
 
.btn-shiny-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
 
.btn-shiny-gold:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}
 
/* Outline Button */
.btn-outline-white {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #003366 !important;
    border: 2px solid #003366;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
 
/* Success Screen */
.success-vibe {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
 
.success-vibe h2,
.success-vibe p {
    color: #003366 !important;
}
 
.check-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: 3px solid #FFD700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
 
.btn-whatsapp {
    background: #25D366 !important;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}
 
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TAP ZONES - DISABLED
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
 
.tap-zone {
    display: none !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}
 
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   NAVIGATION ARROWS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
 
.nav-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
    color: #003366;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 18px;
}
 
.nav-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-color: #D4AF37;
    color: #D4AF37;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
 
.nav-arrow:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}
 
.nav-arrow-left {
    left: 10px;
}
 
.nav-arrow-right {
    right: 10px;
}
 
.nav-arrow.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/* ================================================================
   STICKY BANNER - WITH POPUP REOPEN BUTTON
   Updated: January 29, 2026, 5:25 PM IST
   ================================================================ */
 
.sticky-action-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: -100px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #FFD700 100%);
    color: #003366;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    transition: top 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}
 
.sticky-action-bar.show {
    top: 0;
    animation: slideDownBanner 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}
 
@keyframes slideDownBanner {
    0% { top: -100px; opacity: 0; }
    100% { top: 0; opacity: 1; }
}
 
.banner-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
.banner-copy {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
}
 
.banner-copy strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
}
 
.banner-copy span {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
 
.banner-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}
 
/* Primary Button - Get Help Now */
.btn-banner-gold {
    background: #003366;
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-height: 42px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
 
.btn-banner-gold:hover {
    background: #002244;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4);
}
 
/* Secondary Button - View Details (Popup) - NEW! */
.btn-banner-popup {
    background: transparent;
    color: #003366;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: 2px solid #003366;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-height: 42px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
 
.btn-banner-popup:hover {
    background: #003366;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
}
 
/* Close Button */
.banner-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #003366;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.banner-close:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.2);
    color: #002244;
}
 
/* ================================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
 
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .banner-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
 
    .banner-cta {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
 
    .btn-banner-gold,
    .btn-banner-popup {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 9px 16px;
        min-height: 38px;
    }
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sticky-action-bar {
        padding: 10px 15px;
    }
 
    .banner-copy strong {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
 
    .banner-copy span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
 
    .banner-cta {
        gap: 8px;
    }
 
    .btn-banner-gold,
    .btn-banner-popup {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        min-height: 36px;
    }
 
    .banner-close {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}
 
 
 
.certificate-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  background-color: #b68c2a;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}
 
.certificate-btn:hover {
  background-color: #9c7722;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
.testimonials-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e8ff, #ffffff);
    border-radius: 24px;
}
 
/* Background Decorations */
.shape { position: absolute; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.1; pointer-events: none; }
.shape-circle { width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%; background: #123da05d; top: -100px; right: -100px; filter: blur(80px); }
.shape-blob { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: #fffffe; bottom: 0; left: -50px; border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%; filter: blur(80px); }
 
.header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.header h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 3rem; color: #0b106e; margin: 0; }
.header p { color: #64748b; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 10px; }
 
/* Tabs Logic */
.tabs-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.tab-btn {
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tab-btn i { color: #100e8582; }
 
.tab-btn.active { background: #111883; color: white; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3); }
.tab-btn.active i { color: white; }
 
/* Progress Bar on active tab (Autoplay indicator) */
.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: #f6f6f5;
    width: 0%;
    animation: loadingBar 8s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes loadingBar { from { width: 0%; } to { width: 100%; } }
 
/* Content Visibility */
.tab-content { display: none; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.tab-content.active { display: block; }
 
/* Cards & Grid */
.cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.testimonial-card.animate-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
 
.client-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; color: #1e293b; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.problem-tag { display: inline-block; background: #ede9fe; color: #210d71; padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.speech-bubble { background: #0f0e6d; color: white; padding: 30px; border-radius: 20px; position: relative; }
.speech-bubble::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); border-left: 12px solid transparent; border-right: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 14px solid #190d72; }
.speech-bubble p { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
.stars { margin-top: 20px; color: #ffdd00; letter-spacing: 3px; }
 
/* Gallery */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.gallery-item { position: relative; height: 250px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); transition: all 0.5s; }
.gallery-item.animate-in { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.gallery-item img { width: 80%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; max-height: 350px; }
.overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(35, 23, 144, 0.452), transparent); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px; opacity: 0; transition: 0.3s; }
.gallery-item:hover .overlay { opacity: 1; }
.overlay span { color: white; font-weight: 600; }
 
.view-more-btn {
    display: block;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #20168f;
    color: #12073cfb;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
 
.view-more-btn:hover {
    background: #7c3aed;
    color: white;
}
 
.view-more-btn i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
/* Rotate icon when active */
.view-more-btn.active i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
 
/* Ensure the extra grid looks like the main one */
.extra-content {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 30px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.5s ease forwards;
}
 
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}