/* Color Palette and Variables */
:root {
    --primary-color: #0d3b1a; /* Dark Green */
    --secondary-color: #e31e24; /* Red */
    --topbar-bg: #222222; 
    --navbar-bg: #0d3b1a; 
    --navbar-text: #ffffff;
    --blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #004e92, #000428);
    --white: #ffffff;
    --black: #333333;
    --light-bg: #f5f7fa; 
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-muted: #666666;
    --btn-login: #13884e; 
    --btn-red: #a31111; 
    --accent-yellow: #f1b31a; 
    --font-main: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    --font-accent: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.placeholder-img {
    background-color: #cccccc;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* Header & Top Bar */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--topbar-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: 100%;
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-info span {
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.top-actions .btn {
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.btn-verify { 
    background-color: #fff; 
    color: #333; 
}

.btn-login { 
    background-color: var(--btn-login); 
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #107c44;
}

/* Main Header */
.main-header {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
}

.main-header .container, .top-bar .container, .navbar .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-branding {
    display: contents;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}

a.header-branding {
    display: contents;
}

a.header-branding:hover, a.header-branding:visited, a.header-branding:focus {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    outline: none;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
}

.main-logo {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.branding-text {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.branding-text h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #e31e24; /* Red color from image */
    font-weight: 900;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.branding-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #004e92; /* Blue color from image */
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
}

.gov-banner {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.header-banner {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    background-color: var(--navbar-bg);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1300px; /* Slightly wider */
}

.navbar ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    position: relative; 
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.navbar ul li a {
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 18px 15px;
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.navbar ul li a:hover, .navbar ul li.active a {
    color: #ffcc00; /* Amber hover on dark green */
}


.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-center-login {
    background-color: var(--btn-red);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 10px 25px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-center-login:hover {
    background-color: #8a0e0e;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.nav-icons {
    display: flex;
}

.nav-icon {
    padding: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.nav-icon.blue { background: #007bff; }
.nav-icon.green { background: #28a745; }

/* Mega Menu Styling */
nav ul li.has-mega {
    position: static;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1100px;
    max-width: 95vw;
    background: #111; /* Dark mega menu for dark navbar */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    display: none;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    z-index: 1100;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-top: 3px solid #ffcc00;
}

.mega-text h4 {
    color: #fff;
}

.mega-item i {
    color: #fff;
}



.navbar ul li:hover .mega-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 30px;
}

.mega-grid.three-cols {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.mega-item {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 12px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    width: 100%;
}

.mega-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.mega-item i {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 2px;
    width: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.mega-text h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-text p {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: #999;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega-content-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mega-grid {
    flex: 1; /* Take up all available space */
}

.mega-media {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.media-card {
    background: #000;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #333;
}

.media-btn {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    background: #ff6600;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nied-online-img {
    height: 180px;
    background: #222;
}

.mega-bottom-bar {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
}

.mega-bottom-bar.student { color: #00cfd5; }
.mega-bottom-bar.affiliation { color: #4CAF50; }

.bar-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff6600, #4CAF50, #00cfd5);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
    background: #000; /* Fallback background color */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); /* More transparent like image */
    padding: 30px;
    max-width: 800px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.hero-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 90%;
    height: 10px;
    background: url('assets/img/card-top.png') repeat-x; /* Placeholder concept for the 'ring' effect */
}

/* Hero Ticker */
.hero-ticker {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #00321a; /* Dark green from image */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.hero-card h3 {
    color: #8b4513;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-card h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: #000;
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.hero-card h2 {
    color: #c44d00;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.hero-card .award-title {
    background: #555;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-info p {
    margin: 5px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.hero-info i {
    color: #ff6600;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* Feature Cards */
.feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.feature-card i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: url('../images/testi-bg-home.jpg') no-repeat center center fixed;
    background-size: cover;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testi-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testi-info {
    flex: 0 0 30%;
    padding: 100px 80px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.testi-carousel-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 100px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.testi-card {
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    padding: 30px;
    margin: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    min-width: 320px;
}

.testi-card p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testi-card h4 {
    color: #222;
    margin-top: 15px;
}
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testi-info .tagline {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-info .orange-line {
    width: 60px;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
}

.testi-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #eee;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testi-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
}

.testi-carousel-wrap {
    flex: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 40px; /* Space for floating photo */
}

.testi-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.testi-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 3);
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    padding: 60px 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.user-photo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-icon {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testi-text {
    height: 150px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-right: 10px;
}

.testi-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Testi Text */
.testi-text::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.testi-text::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #ddd;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.stars {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testi-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testi-card span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #888;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.carousel-dots span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 5px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 3px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-dots span.active {
    background: #ff6600;
    opacity: 1;
    width: 40px;
}

.logo-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-logo {
    height: 60px;
    width: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    color: #666;
}

.focused-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.focused-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.8fr 1fr;
    width: 100%;
}

.focused-img-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.focused-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.focused-bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 120px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: transparent;
}

.focused-content-box {
    background: #4e4ea1; /* Deep blue/purple like the image */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
}

.focused-content-box h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.focused-content-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .focused-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .focused-content-box {
        order: -1;
    }
}

.programs-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.programs-info {
    padding: 60px 40px;
}

.programs-info h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.programs-info .subtitle {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.programs-info .desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.program-card {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.card-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
    color: #fff;
}

.card-logo-mini {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-logo-mini img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.card-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.card-overlay p {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.card-footer {
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: #eee;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
}

.card-footer a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.card-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Main Footer Styling */
.main-footer {
    background: #222 url('https://nied.co.in/assets/images/footer-bg.png'); /* Pattern background */
    color: #fff;
    padding-top: 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 100px; /* Added gap to accommodate floating contact box */
}

.footer-top {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Quick Contact Box */
.quick-contact-box {
    background: #333;
    width: 400px;
    margin-top: -60px; /* Floating effect */
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 10;
}

.qc-header {
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

.qc-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.qc-body label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #bbb;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.qc-body input, .qc-body select, .qc-body textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: #444;
    border: 1px solid #555;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

.captcha-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.captcha-img {
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    padding: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e65c00;
}

/* Visitors Counter */
.visitors-counter {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #2a2a2a;
}

.visitors-counter p {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counter-digits {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.counter-digits span {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    width: 35px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* Footer Links Wrap */
.footer-links-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff6600;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: #bbb;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: #ff6600;
}

/* Footer Bottom Area */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.bottom-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.bottom-col h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.bottom-col p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #bbb;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.bottom-col i {
    color: #ff6600;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.app-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.app-icons i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.qr-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.qr-code {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #fff;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.s-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.s-icons a {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Footer Copyright Bar */
.footer-copyright {
    background: #000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
}

.copyright-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.copy-links a {
    color: #4CAF50; /* Green links from image */
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.footer-copyright p {
    color: #888;
}

/* Back to Top */
#back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Entity Cards */
.entity-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.entity-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.entity-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.entity-card .placeholder-img {
    height: 150px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.entity-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* News Feed */
.update-list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.update-list li a {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.update-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Performer Cards */
.performer-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Why Choose Icons */
.feature-item i {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    line-height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover i {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Statistics */
.counter {
    font-size: 45px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* Alert Bar */
.alert-bar-wrap {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.alert-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f0f8ff; 
    border-radius: 50px 10px 10px 50px;
    padding: 2px; /* Thinner padding */
    border: 1px solid #e1efff;
}

.alert-circle {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff9b7d, #ff7f50);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.4);
    font-size: 13px;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
}

.alert-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.alert-content i {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.alert-content p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Welcome Section */
.welcome-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.welcome-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.welcome-media {
    position: relative;
}

.video-placeholder {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    background: #000;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.video-overlay:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.association-wrap {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.association-wrap h4 {
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.association-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.assoc-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 5px;
}

.assoc-icon.placeholder-img {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assoc-item span {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #004e92;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.welcome-content h5 {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.welcome-content h2 {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.welcome-content h6 {
    color: #004e92;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #004e92;
    display: block; /* Full width underline like image */
}

.welcome-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: justify;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.read-more {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.feature-checklist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 columns like image */
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.feature-checklist li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.feature-checklist li i {
    color: #ff6600; /* Orange icons like image */
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Records & Director Section */
.records-director-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8f4f8, #fdf4eb, #f1f8ee); /* Blue-Orange-Green Gradient */
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.rd-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.rd-left {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.rd-left::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 1px;
    background: #ccc; /* Vertical Separator */
}

.rd-left h3 {
    color: #004e92;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.record-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.record-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.record-text h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.record-text p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

.rd-left .view-all {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: absolute;
    right: 30px;
    top: 5px;
}

.rd-right {
    flex: 1.5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.director-message {
    flex: 1;
}

.director-message h3 {
    color: #004e92;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.director-message h3 span {
    color: #333;
}

.director-message p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic;
}

.director-profile {
    width: 150px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.profile-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.director-profile h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #004e92;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.director-profile p {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #004e92;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Updates & Performer Section */
.updates-performer-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.up-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.section-header h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #333;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;
}

.headlines-scroll {
    height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.headlines-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.headlines-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #888; border-radius: 10px; }

.headline-item {
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #ddd;
}

.headline-item .cat { color: #ff3300; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; }
.headline-item .date, .headline-item .admin { color: #004e92; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; }
.headline-item h4 { color: #004e92; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 5px 0; }
.headline-item p { font-size: 12px; color: #666; }

.performer-cards {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
}

.performer-card {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.rank-1 { background: #4a90e2; color: #fff; height: 380px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.rank-2, .rank-3 { height: 340px; background: #f9f9f9; }

.trophy {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #f5a623;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.rank-num span { font-size: 40px; }
.perf-img { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 15px; border: 3px solid #fff; overflow: hidden; }

.up-grid .view-all {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Statistics Section (Dark) */
.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.stats-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); /* Dark overlay like image */
    z-index: 1;
}

.stats-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stats-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.stats-header p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.orange-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #ff6600;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.stat-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 30px 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: #ff6600;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #ff6600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-block;
}

.stat-card span {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-card p {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Why Better Section */
.why-better-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.better-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.better-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.better-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #00cfd5; /* Teal border like image */
    background: rgba(0, 207, 213, 0.05); /* Light teal tint */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 207, 213, 0.1);
}

.icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #333;
}

/* Collaborations Section */
.collaborations-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.collab-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.collab-sidebar {
    background: #d45d31; /* Burnt orange from image */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    width: 280px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.collab-sidebar h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.collab-sidebar p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.collab-sidebar .view-all-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.collab-sidebar .view-all-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #d45d31;
}

.collab-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.collab-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.collab-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #d45d31;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.logo-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.logo-item {
    min-width: 180px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
}

.better-card p {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.why-better-section .view-all-wrap {
    text-align: right;
}

.why-better-section .view-all {
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    padding-left: 5px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer-col .fab {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    line-height: 35px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col .fab:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.partners div::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
}

.partners div::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.partners div::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #eee;
}

.copyright-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* About Us Page Styles */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--blue-gradient);
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('../images/pattern.png');
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumbs span {
    margin: 0 10px;
}

.about-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.about-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.about-sidebar {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.sidebar-widget h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.sidebar-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.sidebar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.sidebar-item i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-text h4 {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.sidebar-text p {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #888;
    margin: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-item:hover, .sidebar-item.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,78,146,0.2);
}

.sidebar-item:hover i, .sidebar-item.active i {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-item:hover .sidebar-text h4, .sidebar-item.active .sidebar-text h4 {
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-item:hover .sidebar-text p, .sidebar-item.active .sidebar-text p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.cta-widget {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-widget h5 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-widget .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.about-main-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.about-intro {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-intro h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-intro h2 span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.about-intro p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-illustration {
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.vm-card {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.vm-card.mission {
    border-top-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.vm-card i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vm-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vm-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
}

.approvals-section {
    background: #f4f7f6;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.approvals-section h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.approvals-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.approval-item {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.approval-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.approval-item .icon-box {
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.approval-item p {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.md-message-box {
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.md-profile {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
    text-align: center;
}

.md-profile .profile-img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 5px solid #f9f9f9;
}

.md-profile h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.md-profile span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.md-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.md-text i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #eee;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.md-text p {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
}

/* Responsive About */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-grid {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }
    .about-sidebar {
        flex: 1;
    }
    .vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .md-message-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Expanded About Us Sections */
.recognition-detailed {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.recognition-detailed h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.recognition-detailed h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.recog-grid-detailed {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.recog-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.recog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.recog-card i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.recog-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.recog-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.excellence-banner {
    background: var(--blue-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 60px 0;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.excellence-banner h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.excellence-banner p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-style: italic;
}

.no1-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* MD Message Page Styles */
.message-container {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.md-profile-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.md-image-wrap {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.md-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.md-name {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.md-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.message-content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.message-content h2 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.message-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
}

.message-text p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.signature-block {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: right;
}

.signature-img {
    max-width: 150px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.signature-block h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Vision & Mission Page Styles */
.vm-tabs-container {
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.vm-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vm-tab-btn {
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.vm-tab-btn i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.vm-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

.vm-tab-btn.active i {
    color: #fff;
}

.vm-tab-content {
    display: none;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.vm-tab-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.vm-tab-content h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.vm-tab-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
}

.vm-tab-content ul {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vm-tab-content ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.vm-tab-content ul li::before {
    content: '\f058';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Accordion Styles */
.vm-accordion {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.accordion-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.accordion-header {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
}

.accordion-header i {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-body {
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fff;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
    padding: 25px;
    max-height: 500px;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Accreditation & Approvals Page Styles */
.approval-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.approval-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.approval-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.approval-logo {
    flex: 0 0 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px;
}

.approval-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.approval-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.approval-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.approval-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #888;
}

.approval-meta span i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.approval-action {
    flex: 0 0 120px;
    text-align: right;
}

.view-cert-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.view-cert-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.approval-filter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}
}

/* Timeline Page Styles */
.timeline-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -2px;
}

.timeline-item {
    padding: 10px 40px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: inherit;
    width: 50%;
}

.timeline-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    right: -12.5px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
    top: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.left {
    left: 0;
}

.right {
    left: 50%;
}

.left::before {
    content: " ";
    height: 0;
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    width: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    right: 30px;
    border: medium solid var(--primary-color);
    border-width: 10px 0 10px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--primary-color);
}

.right::before {
    content: " ";
    height: 0;
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    width: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    left: 30px;
    border: medium solid var(--primary-color);
    border-width: 10px 10px 10px 0;
    border-color: transparent var(--primary-color) transparent transparent;
}

.right::after {
    left: -12.5px;
}

.timeline-content {
    padding: 20px 30px;
    background-color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.timeline-content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
}

/* Prevent any horizontal scroll globally */
html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .branding-text h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

/* Global Mobile Menu Overrides */
.mobile-toggle span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .main-header .container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 15px;
        display: flex !important;
    }
    .header-branding {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .branding-text {
        padding: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .branding-text h1 {
        font-size: 20px;
        line-height: 1.2;
        word-wrap: break-word;
    }
    .gov-banner {
        margin-top: 5px;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .header-banner {
        height: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
    }
    .navbar ul {
        display: none !important;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 10px 15px;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: var(--white);
    }
    .mobile-toggle i {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    .mobile-toggle span {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        color: #fff !important;
    }
    .nav-icons {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Menu Active State */
    .navbar.mobile-active ul {
        display: block !important;
        background: var(--navbar-bg);
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-height: 80vh !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
    }
    
    .navbar.mobile-active ul li {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .navbar.mobile-active ul li a {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }

    /* Mobile Mega Menu Active State */
    .navbar.mobile-active .has-mega .mega-menu {
        display: none;
    }
    .navbar.mobile-active .has-mega.active .mega-menu {
        display: block !important;
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        padding: 15px !important;
        background: #111 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    .mega-grid {
        display: block !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .mega-item {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    .mega-item i {
        color: #ff6600 !important;
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }
    .mega-text h4 {
        color: #fff !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .mega-text p {
        color: #bbb !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        margin: 5px 0 0 0 !important;
    }

    /* Strict stacking for home page sections */
    .welcome-grid, .rd-grid, .up-grid, .association-grid, .performer-cards, .form-row {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .welcome-media, .welcome-content, .rd-left, .rd-right, .up-left, .up-right, .assoc-item, .performer-card, .form-group {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .welcome-media .video-placeholder .placeholder-img {
        height: 250px !important;
    }
    
    .feature-checklist {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .director-profile {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* Hero spacing: prevent content from touching sticky navbar on mobile */
    .hero {
        height: 100vh !important;
        min-height: 500px !important;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding-top: 30px !important;
    }
    .page-hero {
        padding: 40px 15px !important;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar .container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 15px !important;
    }
    .top-info {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .top-info span {
        margin: 0 !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    .top-actions {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }
    .top-actions .btn {
        margin: 0 !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 8px 15px !important;
        flex: 0 1 auto !important;
    }
    .branding-text h1 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
    /* Strict stacking for all grids */
    .stats-grid, 
    .features-grid, 
    .about-grid, 
    .better-grid, 
    .perf-grid, 
    .partner-logos, 
    .footer-flex, 
    .bottom-grid, 
    .stats-header-flex,
    .reasons-grid {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .stat-card, 
    .feature-card, 
    .better-card, 
    .partner-logo, 
    .footer-col, 
    .bottom-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .quick-contact-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 0 30px 0 !important;
    }

    .better-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    
    .timeline-container::after {
        left: 31px;
    }
    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 60px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .branding-text h1 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .header-banner {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}
/* Partners Logo Section */
.partners-logos {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.logo-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.partner-logo {
    flex: 0 0 calc(12.5% - 40px);
    min-width: 120px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    padding: 10px;
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .logo-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .partner-logo {
        flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 20px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .partner-logo {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 20px);
    }
}
/* MD Message Box Styling */
.md-message-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.md-profile {
    flex: 0 0 160px;
    text-align: center;
}

.profile-img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    border: 5px solid #f0f0f0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.profile-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.md-profile h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.md-profile span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.md-text {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.md-text i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #eee;
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.md-text p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .md-message-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .md-profile {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
    }
    .md-text i {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        top: -30px;
    }
}

/* MD Message Page Header Styling */
.md-profile-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.md-image-wrap {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 8px solid #f9f9f9;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.md-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.md-name {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #004e92;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.md-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.message-content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.message-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.signature-block {
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.signature-img {
    width: 150px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), url('../images/contact-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.contact-page-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Info Cards */
.contact-info-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.info-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    border-left: 4px solid #004e92;
}

.info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.info-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 78, 146, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #004e92;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-details h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.info-details p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.availability {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ff6600;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.support-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: #004e92;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.support-link:hover {
    color: #ff6600;
}

/* Contact Form Container */
.contact-form-container {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.form-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #004e92;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.form-header p {
    color: #777;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.main-contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.main-contact-form .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.main-contact-form label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #444;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.input-wrap i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.input-wrap input, 
.input-wrap select, 
.input-wrap textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px;
    border: 2px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    background: #fcfcfc;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.text-area-wrap i {
    top: 20px;
    transform: none;
}

.input-wrap textarea {
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.input-wrap input:focus, 
.input-wrap select:focus, 
.input-wrap textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #004e92;
    background: #fff;
}

.input-wrap input:focus + i, 
.input-wrap select:focus + i, 
.input-wrap textarea:focus + i {
    color: #004e92;
}

.form-footer {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.captcha-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.captcha-placeholder span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}

.captcha-placeholder input {
    width: 80px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    background: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e65c00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
}

.map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.map-info-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    max-width: 250px;
}

.map-info-box h4 {
    color: #004e92;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.map-info-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.map-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #004e92;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.map-btn:hover {
    background: #ff6600;
}

/* Responsive Contact */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .main-contact-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Downloads Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.downloads-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), url('../images/downloads-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.downloads-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.download-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Sidebar Tabs */
.download-tabs {
    list-style: none;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.download-tabs li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.download-tabs li.active a,
.download-tabs li a:hover {
    background: #004e92;
    color: #fff;
}

.download-info-box {
    margin-top: 30px;
    background: #e7f1ff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid #004e92;
}

.download-info-box i {
    color: #004e92;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.download-info-box p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Download Cards Area */
.download-cat-group {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.cat-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #004e92;
    display: inline-block;
}

.download-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.download-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.download-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.dl-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #ff6600;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dl-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.dl-content h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #004e92;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.dl-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
    margin: 0;
}

.dl-btn {
    background: #004e92;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.dl-btn:hover {
    background: #ff6600;
}

/* Responsive Downloads */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .download-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .download-sidebar {
        order: 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .download-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .dl-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Get In Touch Pages Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* UPI Page */
.upi-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/upi-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.upi-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #fdfdfd; }
.upi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.upi-card { background: #fff; padding: 40px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #eee; }
.card-tag { display: inline-block; background: #ff6600; color: #fff; padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.upi-qr-img { width: 250px; height: 250px; margin: 0 auto 20px; display: block; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
.upi-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px; }
.upi-card p { color: #777; font-size: 14px; }
.payment-instructions { background: #fff5ee; border-left: 5px solid #ff6600; padding: 30px; border-radius: 0 15px 15px 0; }
.payment-instructions h3 { margin-bottom: 20px; color: #333; font-size: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.payment-instructions h3 i { color: #ff6600; }
.payment-instructions ul { list-style: none; }
.payment-instructions ul li { margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; gap: 12px; color: #555; font-size: 15px; }
.payment-instructions ul li i { color: #28a745; margin-top: 3px; }

/* Bank Details Page */
.bank-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/bank-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.bank-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.bank-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(450px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.bank-detail-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 15px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.bank-header { padding: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #fafafa; }
.bank-logo { height: 40px; }
.bank-status { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.bank-status.secondary { background: #fff3e0; color: #ef6c00; }
.bank-body { padding: 30px; }
.detail-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee; }
.detail-row:last-child { border: none; }
.detail-row .label { font-size: 12px; color: #999; font-weight: 600; }
.detail-row .value { font-size: 15px; color: #333; font-weight: 700; text-align: right; }
.detail-row .value.highlight { color: #ff6600; font-size: 18px; }
.bank-notice { margin-top: 40px; text-align: center; color: #666; font-size: 14px; background: #fff9c4; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; }

/* FAQ Page */
.faq-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/faq-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.faq-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f9f9f9; }
.faq-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question { padding: 20px 25px; font-weight: 700; color: #004e92; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: background 0.3s; }
.faq-question:hover { background: #f0f4f8; }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; background: #fff; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 0 25px 25px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px; margin: 0; }
.faq-toggle-icon { font-size: 12px; color: #ff6600; }

/* Web Links Page */
.links-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/links-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.links-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.link-category { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.link-category .cat-title { margin-bottom: 25px; color: #333; font-size: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.link-category .cat-title i { color: #004e92; }
.links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.link-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee; transition: all 0.3s; }
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: #004e92; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.link-card .card-icon { font-size: 24px; color: #ff6600; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.link-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }
.link-card p { color: #999; font-size: 13px; margin: 0; }

/* Grievance Page */
.grievance-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/grievance-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.grievance-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f4f7f9; }
.grievance-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.grievance-info .info-card { background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.grievance-info .info-card i { font-size: 30px; color: #ff6600; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.grievance-info .info-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.grievance-info .info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #777; line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-quick { background: #004e92; color: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 15px; }
.contact-quick p { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-quick a { display: block; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.grievance-form-container { background: #fff; padding: 40px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.form-title { margin-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.form-title h3 { color: #333; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-title p { color: #999; font-size: 13px; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.grievance-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.grievance-form label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #555; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.grievance-form input, .grievance-form select, .grievance-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: border 0.3s; }
.grievance-form input:focus, .grievance-form select:focus, .grievance-form textarea:focus { border-color: #004e92; }
.full-width { grid-column: span 2; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grievance-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bank-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* Split Layout Styling */
.split-layout-section {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.split-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.side-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.side-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.side-box.yellow .box-header {
    background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
    color: #333;
}

.box-header {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.box-content {
    padding: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.main-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.main-header-panel {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    text-align: center;
}

.main-header-panel h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0;
}

.main-body-panel {
    padding: 40px;
}

/* Expanded Content Styles */
.content-section {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.content-section h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.content-section p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.rule-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.rule-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rule-list li::before {
    content: '\f058';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
/* UPI Page */
.upi-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/upi-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.upi-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #fdfdfd; }
.upi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.upi-card { background: #fff; padding: 40px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #eee; }
.card-tag { display: inline-block; background: #ff6600; color: #fff; padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.upi-qr-img { width: 250px; height: 250px; margin: 0 auto 20px; display: block; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
.upi-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px; }
.upi-card p { color: #777; font-size: 14px; }
.payment-instructions { background: #fff5ee; border-left: 5px solid #ff6600; padding: 30px; border-radius: 0 15px 15px 0; }
.payment-instructions h3 { margin-bottom: 20px; color: #333; font-size: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.payment-instructions h3 i { color: #ff6600; }
.payment-instructions ul { list-style: none; }
.payment-instructions ul li { margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; gap: 12px; color: #555; font-size: 15px; }
.payment-instructions ul li i { color: #28a745; margin-top: 3px; }

/* Bank Details Page */
.bank-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/bank-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.bank-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.bank-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(450px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.bank-detail-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 15px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.bank-header { padding: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #fafafa; }
.bank-logo { height: 40px; }
.bank-status { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.bank-status.secondary { background: #fff3e0; color: #ef6c00; }
.bank-body { padding: 30px; }
.detail-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee; }
.detail-row:last-child { border: none; }
.detail-row .label { font-size: 12px; color: #999; font-weight: 600; }
.detail-row .value { font-size: 15px; color: #333; font-weight: 700; text-align: right; }
.detail-row .value.highlight { color: #ff6600; font-size: 18px; }
.bank-notice { margin-top: 40px; text-align: center; color: #666; font-size: 14px; background: #fff9c4; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; }

/* FAQ Page */
.faq-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/faq-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.faq-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f9f9f9; }
.faq-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question { padding: 20px 25px; font-weight: 700; color: #004e92; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: background 0.3s; }
.faq-question:hover { background: #f0f4f8; }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; background: #fff; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 0 25px 25px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px; margin: 0; }
.faq-toggle-icon { font-size: 12px; color: #ff6600; }

/* Web Links Page */
.links-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/links-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.links-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.link-category { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.link-category .cat-title { margin-bottom: 25px; color: #333; font-size: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.link-category .cat-title i { color: #004e92; }
.links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.link-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee; transition: all 0.3s; }
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: #004e92; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.link-card .card-icon { font-size: 24px; color: #ff6600; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.link-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }
.link-card p { color: #999; font-size: 13px; margin: 0; }

/* Grievance Page */
.grievance-hero { background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('../images/grievance-bg.jpg'); background-size: cover; padding: 80px 0; }
.grievance-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f4f7f9; }
.grievance-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.grievance-info .info-card { background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.grievance-info .info-card i { font-size: 30px; color: #ff6600; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.grievance-info .info-card h4 { color: #004e92; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.grievance-info .info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #777; line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-quick { background: #004e92; color: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 15px; }
.contact-quick p { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-quick a { display: block; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.grievance-form-container { background: #fff; padding: 40px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.form-title { margin-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.form-title h3 { color: #333; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-title p { color: #999; font-size: 13px; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.grievance-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.grievance-form label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #555; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.grievance-form input, .grievance-form select, .grievance-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: border 0.3s; }
.grievance-form input:focus, .grievance-form select:focus, .grievance-form textarea:focus { border-color: #004e92; }
.full-width { grid-column: span 2; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grievance-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bank-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* Split Layout Styling */
.split-layout-section {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.side-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.side-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.side-box.yellow .box-header {
    background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
    color: #333;
}

.box-header {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.box-content {
    padding: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.main-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.main-header-panel {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    text-align: center;
}

.main-header-panel h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0;
}

.main-body-panel {
    padding: 40px;
}

/* Expanded Content Styles */
.content-section {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.content-section h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.content-section p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.rule-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.rule-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rule-list li::before {
    content: '\f058';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--btn-login);
}

/* Responsive side layout */
.split-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Global Responsive Grid Utility */
.responsive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .split-layout-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .main-panel {
        order: 1;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .side-panel {
        order: 2;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .responsive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    /* Info Card Responsiveness */
    .info-card {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        padding: 30px !important;
    }
    
    .info-card div[style*="width: 64px"] {
        width: 50px !important;
        height: 50px !important;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    
    .info-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }
    
    .info-card div[style*="display: flex; gap: 20px"] {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .info-card a {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* Ensure main panel padding is reduced on mobile */
    .main-panel-inner {
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }
    
    /* Ensure hero text scales down */
    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }
}

/* 3D Glass Sidebar Menu */
.glass-sidebar-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.glass-menu-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-menu-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) translateY(-5px);
    background: #003366;
    border-color: #003366;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
}

.glass-menu-item i {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #f8faff;
    color: #003366;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.glass-menu-item:hover i {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.glass-menu-item .menu-info h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #333;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.glass-menu-item .menu-info p {
    margin: 3px 0 0;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.glass-menu-item:hover .menu-info h4,
.glass-menu-item:hover .menu-info p {
    color: #fff;
}

.glass-menu-item.active {
    background: #003366;
    border-color: #003366;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
}
.glass-menu-item.active i { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.glass-menu-item.active .menu-info h4,
.glass-menu-item.active .menu-info p { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .glass-menu-item { padding: 15px; }
    .glass-menu-item i { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* Modern FAQ Accordion Styles */
.faq-accordion-modern {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.faq-item-modern {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item-modern:hover {
    border-color: #003366;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
}

.faq-question-modern {
    padding: 22px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question-modern span {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-question-modern i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #003366;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-item-modern.active {
    border-color: #003366;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
}

.faq-item-modern.active .faq-question-modern {
    background: #f8faff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.faq-item-modern.active .faq-question-modern span {
    color: #003366;
}

.faq-item-modern.active .faq-question-modern i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: #003366;
    color: #fff;
}

.faq-answer-modern {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
    background: #fff;
}

.faq-item-modern.active .faq-answer-modern {
    max-height: 1000px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0);
    padding: 25px;
}

.faq-answer-modern p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom modifications to center-align navbar list and button
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar .container {
    max-width: 1240px !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
}

.navbar ul {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.navbar ul li a {
    padding: 18px 10px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
}

.nav-btn-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-btn-wrap {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Custom styles for Desidude Innovation footer link */
.desidude-link { color: #00cc66 !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 700 !important; transition: all 0.3s ease !important; }
.desidude-link:hover { color: #ff6600 !important; }

/* Responsive Form Padding Override for Verification/Download Cards */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .verification-form-card,
    .admit-card-form-card {
        padding: 25px 15px !important;
    }
}