/* ---------- Google Fonts & Root Variables ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Google+Sans:wght@400;500;700&family=Google+Sans+Display:wght@700;900&display=swap');

:root {
  --blue:     #00528a;
  --blue-dark:#003e6b;
  --blue-mid: #0069b0;
  --blue-light:#e8f3fb;
  --white:    #ffffff;
  --red:      #e63946;
  --red-dark: #c1121f;
  --gray-50:  #f8fafc;
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-600: #475569;
  --gray-700: #334155;
  --gray-800: #1e293b;
  --font-heading: 'Google Sans Display', 'Google Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Google Sans', sans-serif;
  --transition:   all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(0,82,138,.10);
  --shadow-md:    0 8px 32px rgba(0,82,138,.15);
  --shadow-lg:    0 20px 60px rgba(0,82,138,.20);
  --radius:       16px;
  --radius-sm:    8px;
}
.navbar-brand img {
  max-width: 355px; transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
  width: 100%;
}
/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

/* ---------- Scrollbar ---------- */
/* ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--gray-100); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--blue); border-radius: 3px; } */

/* ---------- Utility classes ---------- */
.section-pad { padding: 76px 0 72px; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 70px 0; }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue) !important; }
.text-red  { color: var(--red) !important; }
.bg-blue   { background: var(--blue) !important; }
.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-badge .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-primary-custom {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: fit-content;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary-custom::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  transition: left .35s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover::before { left: 0; }
.btn-primary-custom span, .btn-primary-custom i { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.btn-primary-custom:hover { color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,82,138,.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline-custom {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-red {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-red:hover { background: var(--red-dark); border-color: var(--red-dark); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ==========================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================== */
#mainNav {
       background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb00 31%, #00528a00 50%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-top: 4px solid #e31e24;
    transition: background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, padding .3s ease;
    padding: 5px 0;
    z-index: 1050;
}
#mainNav.scrolled {
      /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb 42%, #00528a 46%); */
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb 31%, #00528a 50%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  padding: 0px 0;transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}
#mainNav.scrolled .navbar-brand img { width: 200px; transition: all 0.4s ease !important; }
#mainNav .navbar-brand .logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
#mainNav .navbar-brand .logo-sub {
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
#mainNav .nav-link {
color: rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color .25s;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 992px){
  #mainNav .navbar-nav{
  background-color: #ffff;
  color: #000 !important;
  padding: 35px 10px;

}
.fx-premium-hero h1, p{
  text-align: start;
}
.navbar-brand img {
    max-width: 226px; transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
    width: 100%;
}
#mainNav {
      /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb 42%, #00528a 46%); */
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb 31%, #00528a 50%) !important;
}
#mainNav .nav-link {
  color: #000 !important;
}
.carousel-control-prev, .carousel-control-next {
  top: 90% !important;
}
#mainNav.scrolled .navbar-nav{
  background-color: #ffff;
  color: #000 !important;
  padding: 35px 10px;

}
#mainNav.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: #000 !important;
}
#mainNav .nav-link:hover, #mainNav .nav-link.active { color: #000!important; }
}

#mainNav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
#mainNav .nav-link:hover, #mainNav .nav-link.active { color: #ffffff!important; }
#mainNav .nav-link:hover::after, #mainNav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-admit-btn {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav-admit-btn:hover { background: var(--red-dark) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-admit-btn::after { display: none !important; }
.navbar-toggler { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 6px 10px; background: #fff; }
.navbar-toggler-icon { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28255,255,255,0.9%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e"); }

/* ==========================================
   POPUP / MODAL
   ========================================== */
#welcomeModal .modal-content {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#welcomeModal .modal-body { padding: 0; }
.popup-img-side {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.popup-img-side::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 60px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
}
.popup-img-side::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 40px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  bottom: -50px; left: -50px;
}
.popup-content-side {
  padding: 40px 35px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.popup-badge {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.popup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.popup-text { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.popup-features { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.popup-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.popup-features li i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-close-popup {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s;
  z-index: 10;
}
.btn-close-popup:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }


.pll {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO CAROUSEL
   ========================================== */
#heroCarousel {
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 650px;
}
.hero-slide {
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 650px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-slide-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(0,42,71,.88) 0%,
    rgba(0,82,138,.55) 55%,
    rgba(0,82,138,.15) 100%
  ); */ background: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%);
}
.hero-geo-pattern {
position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: .08;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--white) 0, var(--white) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%), repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--white) 0, var(--white) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s .2s, transform .6s .2s;
}
.hero-tag .tag-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }
.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s .35s, transform .7s .35s;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-heading span { color: #7dc3ef; }
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 580px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s .5s, transform .6s .5s;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s .65s, transform .6s .65s;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-tag,
.carousel-item.active .hero-heading,
.carousel-item.active .hero-desc,
.carousel-item.active .hero-actions {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stats ribbon in hero */
.hero-stats-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(0,30,55,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.hero-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hero-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #7dc3ef;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Carousel controls */
.carousel-control-prev, .carousel-control-next {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 20px;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.carousel-control-prev:hover, .carousel-control-next:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.carousel-control-prev-icon, .carousel-control-next-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border: none;
  margin: 0 4px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.carousel-indicators .active { background: var(--white); transform: scale(1.4); }

/* ==========================================
   WELCOME / ABOUT PREVIEW
   ========================================== */
.welcome-section { background: var(--white); }
.welcome-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.welcome-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.welcome-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.welcome-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  right: 0px;
  background: #e31e24e3;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 36px 36px 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}
.welcome-badge-float .big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}
.welcome-badge-float .label { font-size: 16px; opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px; }
.experience-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.value-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-item:hover .value-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(-5deg); }
.value-content h6 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--gray-800); }
.value-content p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; }



/* Base Section Styling */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.geo-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 60px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 60px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

/* Stat Card Logic */
.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* Initial hidden state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* Reveal when class is added by JS */
.stat-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.stat-card .stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stat-card .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.stat-card .stat-label { 
  font-size: 16px; 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); 
  letter-spacing: .06em; 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
}

/* Staggered Delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

/* ==========================================
   ACADEMICS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.academics-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.program-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.program-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.program-card:hover .program-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.program-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.program-cat {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.program-card-body h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.program-card-body p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.program-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap .25s;
}
.program-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--blue-dark); }
.program-link i { font-size: .75rem; }

/* Pentagon card */
.pentagon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.pentagon-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 38%, 82% 100%, 18% 100%, 0% 38%);
  background: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}
.pentagon-card:hover { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); filter: brightness(1.15); }
.pentagon-card.alt { background: var(--blue-dark); }
.pentagon-card.accent { background: var(--red); }
.pentagon-card i { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pentagon-card span { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1.3; }

/* ==========================================
   FEATURES / WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================== */
.features-section {
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.features-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,82,138,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Big numbered feature list ── */
.why-list { counter-reset: why-counter; }
.why-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 0 18px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color .35s, transform .35s;
  padding-top: 4px;
  user-select: none;
}
.why-item:hover .why-item-num { color: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.15); }
.why-item-body h5 {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.why-item-body h5 i {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover .why-item-body h5 { color: var(--blue); }
.why-item:hover .why-item-body h5 i { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.why-item-body p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Right visual stack ── */
.why-visual-stack { position: relative; height: 520px; }
.why-big-img {
  width: 100%; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.why-big-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 200px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 110px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.why-pill-badge .big { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.why-pill-badge .lbl { font-size: .72rem; opacity: .85; margin-top: 3px; }
.why-accent-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
  height: 185px;
}
.why-accent-card img { width: 110px; height: 141px; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-accent-card-content { color: var(--white); }
.why-accent-card-content .lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.why-accent-card-content h5 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-accent-card-content p { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin: 0; }
.why-float-stat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; right: -10px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(230,57,70,.4);
  z-index: 4;
  animation: floatY 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatY { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

/* ── Core Subjects orbit grid ── */
.subjects-outer { padding: 60px 0; }
.subjects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subject-tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 16px;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-right: 1.5px dashed var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed var(--gray-200);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subject-tile:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.subject-tile:nth-child(n+7) { border-bottom: none; }
.subject-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(0);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  z-index: 0;
}
.subject-tile:hover::before { transform: scale(2.4); }
.subject-tile-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.subject-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.subject-tile:hover .subject-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.subject-label {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.subject-tile:hover .subject-label { color: var(--white); }
.subject-tile.center-tile { background: var(--blue); }
.subject-tile.center-tile .subject-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: var(--white); width: 70px; height: 70px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.subject-tile.center-tile .subject-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: .88rem; }
.subject-tile.center-tile::before { display: none; }
.subject-tile.accent-tile .subject-icon-wrap { background: rgba(230,57,70,.1); color: var(--red); }
.subject-tile.accent-tile:hover .subject-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: var(--white); }
.subject-tile.accent-tile::before { background: var(--red); }

/* ── Hero heading highlight ── */
.hero-heading span {
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.15), rgba(255,255,255,.06));
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 2px 10px 0px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--red);
}
.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .5s .15s, transform .5s .15s;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-badge-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.hero-mini-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
}
.hero-mini-badge i { color: #ffd60a; }
.hero-number-row {
  display: flex; gap: 28px; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .5s .8s, transform .5s .8s;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-number-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.hero-inline-stat .n { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.hero-inline-stat .l { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── News/Event random side toast popup ── */
#newsToastContainer {
  position: fixed; bottom: 90px; left: 24px;
  z-index: 1060; display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.news-toast {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 310px; min-width: 260px;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-130%); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), opacity .4s ease;
}
.news-toast.show { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
.news-toast.event-type { border-left-color: var(--red); }
.news-toast-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; min-width: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue);
}
.news-toast.event-type .news-toast-icon { background: rgba(230,57,70,.1); color: var(--red); }
.news-toast-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.news-toast-label { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.news-toast.event-type .news-toast-label { color: var(--red); }
.news-toast-title { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 3px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.news-toast-time { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.news-toast-close { background: none; border: none; color: var(--gray-600); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.news-toast-close:hover { color: var(--red); }

/* ==========================================
   HALFTONE WORLD MAP BACKGROUND PATTERN
   ========================================== */
.halftone-bg {
  background-color: var(--white);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 900 450'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='rgba(0,0,0,.06)' stroke-width='0.6' d='M180 140 C200 120 240 100 280 110 C320 120 340 140 360 150 C380 160 400 155 430 160 C460 165 480 180 510 175 C540 170 560 155 590 150 C620 145 650 150 680 145 M140 160 C160 145 190 135 220 140 C250 145 270 160 300 165 C330 170 360 165 390 170 C420 175 440 185 470 180 C500 175 530 165 560 160 C590 155 620 160 650 155 C680 150 710 155 740 150 M100 200 C130 185 170 175 210 180 C250 185 280 200 320 205 C360 210 400 205 440 210 C480 215 510 225 550 220 C590 215 620 205 660 200 C700 195 730 200 760 195 M80 230 C120 215 160 205 200 210 C240 215 270 230 310 235 C350 240 390 235 430 240 C470 245 500 255 540 250 C580 245 610 235 650 230 M450 80 C430 100 410 130 420 160 C430 190 460 200 470 230 C480 260 460 280 450 310 C440 340 430 360 440 380 M500 70 C490 95 475 125 480 155 C485 185 510 200 520 230 C530 260 515 280 510 310 C505 340 495 360 500 380 M550 75 C545 100 535 130 540 160 C545 190 565 205 570 235 C575 265 560 285 555 315 C550 345 545 365 550 385 M400 85 C385 110 370 140 375 170 C380 200 405 215 410 245 C415 275 400 295 395 325 C390 355 382 375 385 395'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 18px 18px, cover;
  background-position: 0 0, center;
}
.halftone-bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--blue-dark);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 900 450'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,.06)' stroke-width='0.6' d='M180 140 C200 120 240 100 280 110 C320 120 340 140 360 150 C380 160 400 155 430 160 C460 165 480 180 510 175 C540 170 560 155 590 150 C620 145 650 150 680 145 M140 160 C160 145 190 135 220 140 C250 145 270 160 300 165 C330 170 360 165 390 170 C420 175 440 185 470 180 C500 175 530 165 560 160 C590 155 620 160 650 155 C680 150 710 155 740 150 M100 200 C130 185 170 175 210 180 C250 185 280 200 320 205 C360 210 400 205 440 210 C480 215 510 225 550 220 C590 215 620 205 660 200 C700 195 730 200 760 195 M450 80 C430 100 410 130 420 160 C430 190 460 200 470 230 C480 260 460 280 450 310 M500 70 C490 95 475 125 480 155 C485 185 510 200 520 230 C530 260 515 280 510 310'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 20px 20px, cover;
  background-position: 0 0, center;
}
.halftone-bg-blue {
  background-color: var(--blue);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 900 450'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,.07)' stroke-width='0.7' d='M180 140 C200 120 240 100 280 110 C320 120 340 140 360 150 C380 160 400 155 430 160 C460 165 480 180 510 175 C540 170 560 155 590 150 M100 200 C130 185 170 175 210 180 C250 185 280 200 320 205 C360 210 400 205 440 210 C480 215 510 225 550 220 M450 80 C430 100 410 130 420 160 C430 190 460 200 470 230 C480 260 460 280 450 310 M500 70 C490 95 475 125 480 155 C485 185 510 200 520 230'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 20px 20px, cover;
  background-position: 0 0, center;
}

/* Hero halftone overlay (replaces old hero-geo-pattern) */
/* .hero-geo-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .12;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 900 500'%3E%3Cpath fill='white' d='M180 130 C200 110 250 90 300 105 C350 120 370 145 410 155 C450 165 490 155 530 165 C570 175 590 195 630 185 C670 175 700 155 740 148 C780 140 820 148 860 142 L860 230 C820 230 780 235 740 242 C700 248 670 262 630 265 C590 268 570 250 530 255 C490 260 450 268 410 264 C370 260 350 242 300 242 C250 242 200 250 180 250 Z'/%3E%3Cpath fill='white' d='M440 60 C420 90 405 120 415 155 C425 190 455 205 465 238 C475 270 458 290 448 322 C438 354 425 375 435 398 L510 398 C500 375 488 354 480 322 C472 290 488 270 495 238 C502 206 530 190 535 155 C540 120 522 90 510 60 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mask-size: cover;
  mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
} */


.hex-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: -20px;
}
.hex-row + .hex-row { margin-top: 0; }
.hex {
  width: 50px; height: 58px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.hex:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.1); }
.hex.filled { background: var(--blue); }
.hex.accent { background: var(--red); }

/* ==========================================
   HEXAGON PATTERN DECORATION
   ========================================== */
.admissions-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.admissions-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 80px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.admissions-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 60px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.step-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
}
.step-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.step-card h5 { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: 16px; margin: 0; }
.step-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.deadline-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.deadline-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.deadline-date {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 60px;
}
.deadline-date .month { font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.deadline-date .day { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.deadline-info h6 { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; font-size: .92rem; }
.deadline-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .82rem; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================
   NEWS & EVENTS
   ========================================== */
.news-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  height: 100%;
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.news-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; height: 220px; }
.news-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.news-card:hover .news-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.news-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.news-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.news-cat.event { background: var(--red); }
.news-date { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.news-card-body h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.news-card-body p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; }
.event-timeline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.event-timeline-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(6px); border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.event-date-box {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 58px;
}
.event-date-box .e-month { font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .8; }
.event-date-box .e-day { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.event-info h6 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--gray-800); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.event-info p { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; }
.event-info .event-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(230,57,70,.08);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================
   GALLERY
   ========================================== */
.gallery-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(242, 242, 242, 0.64) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%); }
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 220px);
  gap: 12px;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item:first-child {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 2;
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,82,138,.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s;
}
.gallery-overlay i { color: var(--white); font-size: 2rem; }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  top: -60px; left: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #ffd60a; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: .95rem; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* ==========================================
   FACULTY / STAFF
   ========================================== */
.faculty-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.faculty-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .5s; }
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.faculty-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,82,138,.85), transparent);
  transition: height .35s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-overlay { height: 100%; }
.faculty-social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: background .25s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.faculty-social-btn:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--blue); }
.faculty-card-body { padding: 20px 16px; }
.faculty-card-body h5 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-800); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.faculty-card-body .role { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.faculty-card-body .dept { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

/* ==========================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================== */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--gray-800);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: .8;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  clip-path: polygon(15% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.cta-band-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================== */
.contact-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.form-control-custom {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}
.form-control-custom:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,82,138,.1);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-label-custom {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  color: var(--white);
  height: 100%;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.contact-info-item h6 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info-item p { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin: 0; }
.social-links-contact { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.social-link-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.social-link-btn:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================
   MAP EMBED
   ========================================== */
.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 410px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }

/* ==========================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT TICKER
   ========================================== */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ticker-label {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  animation: tickerScroll 8s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
@keyframes tickerScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; }
.ticker-item i { color: var(--red); margin-right: 8px; }
.ticker-separator { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #00528a;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.footer-top { padding: 70px 0 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.footer-brand .logo-text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand .logo-sub { font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer-desc { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 16px 0 20px; max-width: 280px; color: #fff; font-weight: 300;}
.footer-heading {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links li a {
  color: #ffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: color .25s, padding-left .25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-links li a i { font-size: .7rem; color: #fff; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--red); margin-top: 2px; font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: 16px; color: #fff; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  /*display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;*/
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 14px !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .82rem; transition: color .25s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-tagline { color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; }
.fotr-links { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: end; }
/* ==========================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================== */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: red;
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,82,138,.4);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#backToTop.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================
   GEOMETRIC DIVIDERS
   ========================================== */
.geo-divider {
  position: relative;
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.geo-divider svg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: .5s; }

/* ==========================================
   PRELOADER
   ========================================== */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity .5s, visibility .5s;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.preloader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.preloader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--red);
  width: 0%;
  animation: preloaderAnim 1.5s ease forwards;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
@keyframes preloaderAnim { to { width: 100%; } }




/* Nav in ipad view */




    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
    /* Force the hamburger menu on tablets so the nav doesn't overlap the logo */
    .navbar-expand-lg .navbar-toggler {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .hf{
      display: none;
    }
      .kidg{
    display: block;
           border: 1px solid #ddd;
        padding: 5px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;
        color: #000;
        font-weight: 600;
  }
    
    .navbar-expand-lg .navbar-collapse {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .navbar-expand-lg .navbar-collapse.show {
        display: block !important;
        background: #021c3a;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    #mainNav .nav-link:hover, #mainNav .nav-link.active {
    color: #fff !important;
}

#mainNav {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, #0286cb00 40%, #00528a00 51%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, padding .3s ease;
    padding: 5px 0;
    z-index: 1050;
}
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-link.nav-admit-btn {
        padding: 8px 15px !important;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 5px !important;
    }
}







/* ==========================================
   ACADEMICS SHOWCASE — IMMERSIVE TABS
   ========================================== */
 .academics-section { background: var(--gray-50); padding: 80px 0; }
  @media (max-width: 992px) { .academics-section { padding: 60px 0; } 
  #mainNav .nav-link:hover, #mainNav .nav-link.active {
    color: #000 !important;
}
}
  @media (max-width: 576px) { .academics-section { padding: 44px 0; } }
 
  .section-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,30,55,.08); color: var(--blue-dark);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-badge .dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--red);
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 900; color: var(--blue-dark); line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .section-sub { color: #556; font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 72%; }
 
  /* ── Showcase wrapper ── */
  .acad-showcase {
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
 
  /* ── Tabs ── */
  .acad-tabs {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--blue-dark);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .acad-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
 
  .acad-tab {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 110px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: color .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .acad-tab i { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .acad-tab:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .acad-tab.active {
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  }
 
  /* ── Panel container — KEY FIX: no fixed height, use display:none/block ── */
  .acad-panels { position: relative; }
 
  .acad-panel {
    display: none;                  /* hidden by default */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s ease;
  }
  .acad-panel.active {
    display: grid;                  /* shown when active */
    opacity: 1;
  }
 
  /* Stack columns on mobile */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .acad-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
 
  /* ── Image side ── */
  .acad-panel-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 260px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) { .acad-panel-img { min-height: 220px; } }
 
  .acad-panel-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 6s ease;
  }
  .acad-panel.active .acad-panel-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
 
  .acad-panel-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,30,55,.8) 100%);
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .acad-panel-overlay {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,30,55,.85) 100%);
    }
  }
 
  /* ── Content side ── */
  .acad-panel-content {
    background: var(--blue-dark);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 992px) { .acad-panel-content { padding: 32px 28px; } }
  @media (max-width: 768px) { .acad-panel-content { padding: 26px 22px; } }
 
  .acad-cat-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px; width: fit-content;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  }
  .acad-panel-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.95rem);
    font-weight: 900; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .acad-panel-content p {
    font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
 
  /* ── Stats row ── */
  .acad-stats-row {
    display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .acad-stat {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .acad-stat span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
 
  /* ── CTA button ── */
  .btn-primary-custom {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em; padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
    width: fit-content;
  }
  .btn-primary-custom:hover { background: #c0272d; transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--white); }
  .btn-primary-custom i { font-size: .85rem; transition: transform .2s; }
  .btn-primary-custom:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================
   WHY st micheal — INTERACTIVE IMAGE SWITCHER
   ========================================== */
.why-interactive {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) { .why-interactive { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.why-interactive-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto;
  gap: 0 16px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-interactive-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 2px;
}
.why-interactive-item:hover { border-color: var(--blue-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.why-interactive-item.active { border-color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.why-interactive-item.active::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.why-int-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color .3s;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num,
.why-interactive-item:hover .why-int-num { color: var(--blue); }

.why-int-body h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.why-int-body h4 i {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-body h4 i,
.why-interactive-item:hover .why-int-body h4 i { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.why-int-body p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 10px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease; }
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-body p { max-height: 120px; }
.why-int-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.why-int-tags span {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
}
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-tags span { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-tags span:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .05s; }
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-tags span:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .1s; }

.why-int-arrow {
  color: var(--gray-200);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 4px;
  transition: color .3s, transform .3s;
  align-self: center;
}
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-arrow,
.why-interactive-item:hover .why-int-arrow { color: var(--blue); transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Image panel */
.why-image-col { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .why-image-col { position: relative; top: 0; } }
.why-img-frame {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 500px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) { .why-img-frame { height: 300px; } }
.why-img-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.why-img-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.why-img-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,30,55,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 2;
}
.why-img-badge i { color: #ffd60a; }
.why-img-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,30,55,.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.why-img-sep { opacity: .4; }

/* ==========================================
   NEWS & EVENTS — IMMERSIVE FULLWIDTH CAROUSEL
   ========================================== */
.news-carousel-section {
  background: var(--gray-800);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-car-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.news-car-header .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.news-car-header .section-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.news-car-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.news-car-btn {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.news-car-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.08); }
.news-car-progress {
  width: 100px; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-car-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width .6s ease;
}

.news-car-track-wrap { position: relative; }
.news-car-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .news-car-track { height: 420px; } }

.news-car-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(60px) scale(.98);
  transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.news-car-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.news-car-slide.exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-60px) scale(.98);
  z-index: 1;
}

.news-car-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.news-car-slide.active .news-car-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.news-car-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0,15,35,.95) 0%,
    rgba(0,15,35,.6) 45%,
    rgba(0,15,35,.15) 100%
  );
}
.news-car-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .news-car-content { padding: 24px 20px; } }

.news-car-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.news-car-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.news-car-badge.achievement { background: var(--blue); }
.news-car-badge.event { background: var(--red); }
.news-car-badge.community { background: #2d8a4e; }
.news-car-badge.upcoming { background: #d97706; }

.news-car-date {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.news-car-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.news-car-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #7dc3ef;
}
.news-car-desc {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.news-car-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.news-car-cta:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); gap: 12px; }
.news-car-cta i { font-size: .8rem; }

.news-car-number {
  position: absolute;
  right: 48px;
  bottom: 44px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .news-car-number { display: none; } }

.news-car-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 20px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.news-car-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .35s;
  padding: 0;
}
.news-car-dot.active { background: var(--red); transform: scale(1.4); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gallery-item:first-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
  .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-stat-item { padding: 10px 12px; }
  .pentagon-card { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #heroCarousel, .hero-slide { height: 90vh; min-height: 500px; }
  .hero-heading { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: .95rem; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 24px; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 30px 24px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .pentagon-wrap { gap: 10px; }
  .pentagon-card { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .step-connector { display: none; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .welcome-badge-float { display: none; }
  .section-pad { padding: 50px 0; }
}









/* calender section */

 :root {
    --brand: #1a56db;
    --brand-light: #ebf1ff;
    --brand-mid: #c0d4ff;
    --red: #e02424;
    --red-light: #fde8e8;
    --green: #057a55;
    --green-light: #def7ec;
    --amber: #c27803;
    --amber-light: #fdf6b2;
    --text-primary: #111827;
    --text-secondary: #6b7280;
    --text-muted: #9ca3af;
    --bg: #f9fafb;
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --border-strong: rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --font: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --header-h: 76px;
    --transition: 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  /* ─── STICKY HEADER ─── */
  .cal-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    height: var(--header-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .cal-header .inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* Nav controls */
  .nav-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nav-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-btn:hover { background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,86,219,0.3); }
  .nav-btn:active { transform: scale(0.94); }

  /* Month + Year display — clickable selectors */
  .date-selector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .sel-pill {
    appearance: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background var(--transition);
    outline: none;
  }
  .sel-pill:hover { background: var(--brand-light); color: var(--brand); }

  /* Right header side */
  .header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .today-btn {
    height: 36px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  }
  .today-btn:hover { background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,86,219,0.3); }



  /* ─── MAIN WRAPPER ─── */
.cal-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 28px auto;
  padding: 0 16px 40px;
  overflow: visible; /* Ensure tooltips can 'escape' the layout */
}

  /* ─── MONTH LABEL ─── */
  .month-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 2px;
  }

  /* ─── CALENDAR CARD ─── */
  .cal-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* ─── WEEKDAY ROW ─── */
  .week-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #fafafa;
  }
  .wday {
    padding: 14px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .wday.weekend { color: var(--red); }

  /* ─── CALENDAR BODY ─── */
  .cal-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
  }
  .cal-body.animating { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }

  /* ─── CELL ─── */
  .cell {
    min-height: 130px;
    padding: 12px 10px 10px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
  }
  .cell:nth-child(7n) { border-right: none; }
  .cell:hover { background: #f8f9ff; }
  .cell.other-month { background: #fafafa; opacity: 0.45; }
  .cell.today { background: #f0f5ff; }

  /* Date badge */
  .date-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  }
  .cell.today .date-badge {
    background: var(--brand);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,86,219,0.35);
  }
  .cell.weekend .date-badge { color: var(--red); }

  /* ─── EVENT CHIPS ─── */
  .ev-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
    transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  }
  .ev-chip:hover { filter: brightness(0.93); transform: translateX(1px); }
  .ev-chip:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
  .ev-chip .ev-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ev-chip .ev-lbl { white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }

  .cat-news    { background: var(--brand-light); color: #1a40a0; }
  .cat-news    .ev-dot { background: var(--brand); }
  .cat-meeting { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green); }
  .cat-meeting .ev-dot { background: var(--green); }
  .cat-business{ background: var(--amber-light); color: var(--amber); }
  .cat-business .ev-dot { background: var(--amber); }
  .cat-deadline{ background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red); }
  .cat-deadline .ev-dot { background: var(--red); }

  /* ─── DESKTOP TOOLTIP ─── */
  .ev-wrapper { position: relative; }

 .tooltip-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 20px); /* prevent screen overflow */
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 500;
  height: fit-content;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.97);
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
  .ev-wrapper:hover .tooltip-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

/* Default (centered) */
.tt-above {
  bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px) scale(0.97);
}
.ev-wrapper:hover .tt-above {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.tt-below {
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scale(0.97);
}
.ev-wrapper:hover .tt-below {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Update these specific classes in your <style> */

.tt-left {
  top: 0;
  right: calc(100% + 12px); /* Position it to the left of the chip */
  left: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

.tt-right {
  top: 0;
  left: calc(100% + 12px); /* Position it to the right of the chip */
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

/* Adjust the hover state for these */
.ev-wrapper:hover .tt-left,
.ev-wrapper:hover .tt-right {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

  .tt-img { width: 100%; height: 120px; object-fit: cover; }
  .tt-body { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .tt-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .tt-body h5 { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-primary); }
  .tt-body p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
  .tt-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .cal-card {
  overflow: visible; /* ⬅️ THIS FIXES CUT-OFF */
}
.cal-body {
  overflow: visible;
}
.ev-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.cell {
  overflow: visible;
}
/* Add this to your CSS */
.cell:hover {
  z-index: 100; /* Ensures the hovered cell sits above all other cells */
  position: relative; /* z-index only works on positioned elements */
}

.ev-wrapper:hover {
  z-index: 110; /* Ensures the tooltip inside is even higher */
}
.ev-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}

.cell {
  overflow: visible;
}
.ev-wrapper:hover .tooltip-card,
.tooltip-card:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

  /* ─── MOBILE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    :root { --header-h: 64px; }
    .sel-pill { font-size: 1rem; }
    .today-btn span { display: none; }
    .add-btn span { display: none; }
    .add-btn, .today-btn { padding: 0 12px; }

    .cell {
      min-height: 64px;
      padding: 8px 4px 4px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .date-badge { width: 24px; height: 24px; font-size: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .ev-chip { display: none; }
    .ev-dot-only {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      margin: 1px auto;
    }
    .tooltip-card { display: none !important; }
    .cell.has-events { cursor: pointer; }
  }

  @media (min-width: 641px) {
    .ev-dot-only { display: none; }
  }

  /* ─── BOTTOM SHEET ─── */
  .overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    z-index: 900;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

  .sheet {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-top-left-radius: 24px;
    border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    padding: 0 0 calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) + 20px);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    z-index: 1000;
    transform: translateY(105%);
    transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.46, 0.64, 1);
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .sheet.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .sheet-handle-bar {
    width: 40px; height: 4px;
    background: #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 14px auto 0;
  }
  .sheet-inner { padding: 20px 20px 10px; }
  .sheet-img { width: 100%; height: 160px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .sheet-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .sheet h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .sheet p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
  .sheet-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .sheet-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
  .sheet-close {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--bg);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition);
  }
  .sheet-close:hover { background: var(--brand-light); color: var(--brand); }

  /* ─── NO EVENTS ─── */
  .no-events {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .sds{
    background-color: #fff;
  }



  .hw, .fc-section, .mosc-awards-section, .elite-social-section, .testimonial-section {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body, .page-wrapper, .container, .container-fluid {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  
  .hl, .hr, .fc-card, .gl-card, .ns-featured-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}




/* -------------------------------Extra CSS---------------------------------- */

  p{
    font-size: 17px !important;
  }


/* Remove Default Bootstrap Arrow */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Custom Chevron Animation */
.dropdown-caret {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

.custom-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #ffffff; /* Matches your hover state */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* High-end Menu Container */
  .custom-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 12px;
    min-width: 250px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-top: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
  }

  .custom-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  /* Item Hover Effects */
  .custom-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    color: #333 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 2px;
    color: #0286cb;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .custom-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5ee;
    color: #000 !important;
    /* transform: translateX(8px); */
    border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;
  }

  .custom-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover .icon-box {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color: #fff;
  }
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .dropdown-caret {
    color: #000;
  }
  .custom-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    color: #000 !important;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  .icon-box { display: none; }
}


 .fx-hero-wrap {
            position: relative;
            padding: 77px 0 82px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9faff 75%, #00528a 75%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .fx-main-title {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        .fx-highlight {
            color: #00528a;
        }

        .fx-sub-text {
            color: #6c757d;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        /* Action Area */
        .fx-action-bar {
            margin-top: 2.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .fx-btn-primary {
            background-color: #00528a;
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .fx-btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: #ffff;
            border: 1px solid #00528a;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            color: #00528a;
        }

        .fx-link-more {
            color: #00528a;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            transition: gap 0.2s;
        }

        .fx-link-more:hover {
            gap: 8px;
        }

        /* Video Component */
        .fx-video-stage {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 45px;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 50px;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            animation: fxReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
        }

        .fx-video-element {
            width: 100%;
            display: block;
            object-fit: cover;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; /* Matches the wide cinematic look */
        }

        /* Entrance Animations */
        @keyframes fxReveal {
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .fx-animate-fade {
            animation: fxFadeIn 1s ease-out forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fxFadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Mobile Adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .fx-hero-wrap {
                background: #f9faff; 
                padding-bottom: 60px;
            }
            .fx-video-stage {
                margin-top: 40px;
                border-radius: 25px;
            }
            .fx-video-element {
                aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
            }
            .fx-sub-text {
                margin-top: 20px;
            }
        }



 /* Main Dropdown Styling */
.custom-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Submenu Position (Desktop) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .dropdown-submenu {
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu .dropdown-menu {
        top: 0;
        left: 100%;
        margin-left: 0.1rem;
        margin-top: -1px;
    }

    /* Show on Hover for Desktop */
    .dropdown-submenu:hover > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .dropdown-submenu .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none; /* Controlled by JS */
        padding-left: 20px;
        background-color: #f9f9f9;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    
    .dropdown-item {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }
}

/* Red Accent for Hover/Active state to match your theme */
.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(210, 43, 43, 0.1);
    color: #D22B2B;
}




/* second */

  /* --- Professional Date Badge Design --- */
.why-int-num {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 65px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents the box from squeezing */
}

/* The Big Number (Day) */
.why-int-num span {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #00528a; /* Your Theme Blue */
  line-height: 1;
}

/* The Label (Month) */
.why-int-num small {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- ACTIVE STATE --- */
/* Changes colors when your JS adds the .active class */
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num {
  background: #0286cb; /* Primary Blue */
  border-color: #0286cb;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.2);
}

.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num span,
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num small {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Body and Arrow Tweaks */
.why-interactive-item {
  display: flex;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-interactive-item.active {
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

.why-int-body h4 {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-int-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  align-self: center;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #0286cb;
}
/* --- Fix for Paragraph Glitching --- */

/* 1. Set the initial state for the paragraph */
.why-int-body p {
  max-height: 0;        /* Start at zero height */
  overflow: hidden;      /* Hide the text */
  opacity: 0;           /* Make it invisible */
  margin-top: 0;         /* Remove margin to prevent jump */
  transition: 
    max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), 
    opacity 0.4s ease, 
    margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

/* 2. Set the ACTIVE state (When your JS adds .active to the parent) */
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-body p {
  max-height: 200px;     /* A value larger than your paragraph */
  opacity: 1;            /* Fade in */
  margin-top: 10px;      /* Restore spacing smoothly */
  transition: 
    max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0), 
    opacity 0.5s ease 0.1s, /* Delay opacity slightly for a pro feel */
    margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

/* 3. Prevent layout shifting in the parent */
.why-interactive-item {
  align-items: flex-start; /* Keeps the badge at the top while p expands */
  height: auto;
  min-height: 100px;       /* Gives the item a stable base */
  will-change: transform, background-color; /* Optimizes browser performance */
}
/* --- 1. Premium Trigger Button --- */
.calendar-trigger-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.1);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: #0286cb;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-text strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #00528a;
  display: block;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.15);
  border-color: #0286cb;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* --- 2. World-Class Modal Transition --- */
.modal-calendar.fade .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px); /* Start small and lower */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); /* Bouncy high-end entrance */
}

.modal-calendar.show .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Backdrop Blur */
.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 0.6;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background-color: #001a2c; /* Deep dark blue overlay */
}

/* Modal Styling */
.modal-calendar .modal-content {
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.btn-close-custom {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  border: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}

.btn-close-custom:hover {
  background: #e7222e;
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}


/* third */



  html, body {
  /* height: -webkit-fill-available; Fixes mobile viewport issues */
  /* overflow-x: hidden; */
  position: relative;
}
/* --- 1. The Premium Trigger Button --- */
.calendar-premium-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 82, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0286cb, #00528a);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-content small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-content span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00528a;
  display: block;
}

.calendar-premium-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.2);
  border-color: #0286cb;
}

/* --- 2. The World-Class Transition --- */
.modal.fade .custom-modal-animation {
  transform: scale(0.7) translateY(100px) rotateX(-15deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.modal.show .custom-modal-animation {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Glass Backdrop Blur */
.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 0.7;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background-color: #001a2c;
}

/* Custom Close Button */
.btn-close-modal {
  border: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 10px;
}

.btn-close-modal:hover {
  background: #e7222e;
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}






/* Fourth  */


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

.acad-wrap {
  font-family: sans-serif;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a2a42;
  color: #fff;
}

.tab-row { position: relative; background: #0d3452; }
.tab-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.tab-scroll {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0 44px;
}
.tab-scroll:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.acad-tab {
flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 17px 32px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: color .25s;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.acad-tab:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.acad-tab.active { color: #fff; }
.acad-tab.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: #e63946;
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

.tab-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: none; color: #fff;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 5; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.tab-btn:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); }
.tab-btn.left { left: 6px; }
.tab-btn.right { right: 6px; }

/* Panel */
.acad-panel { display: none; animation: panelIn .35s ease; }
.acad-panel.active { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@keyframes panelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.panel-img {
  flex: 0 0 50%; min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .panel-img { flex: 0 0 100%; min-height: 240px; }
}
.panel-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.panel-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, rgba(10,42,66,0.9));
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .img-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(10,42,66,0.95));
  }
}

.panel-text {
  flex: 1 1 50%;
  padding: 42px 44px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 280px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .panel-text { padding: 28px 24px; } }

.panel-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #e63946;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.panel-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: #fff;
}
.panel-text p {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.panel-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #e63946; color: #fff;
  border: none; padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.panel-btn:hover { background: #c92d38; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.dots {
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: #061d2e;
  justify-content: center;
}
.dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.dot.active { background: #e63946; transform: scale(1.3); }




.vm-btn-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.vm-btn-main {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0165a1, #0285ca52);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 121, 123, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Icon */
.vm-btn-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.vm-btn-main:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 121, 123, 0.4);
}

.vm-btn-main:hover .vm-btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Click */
.vm-btn-main:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Shine effect */
.vm-btn-main::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.vm-btn-main:hover::before {
    left: 125%;
}




/* 1. Structural Reset (In-flow expansion, no popups) */
.dynamic-nav-list, .dropdown-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* 2. The Expansion Engine (Integrated Grid) */
.custom-dropdown2 .dropdown-menu,
.nested-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr; 
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
    background: transparent;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Hover Trigger: Expands and pushes content down */
.custom-dropdown2:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.nested-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.dropdown-menu > div {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3. Visual Hierarchy & Thread Lines */
.dropdown-menu {
    border-left: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-left: 22px !important;
}

.dropdown-menu.nested {
    margin-left: 15px !important;
    border-left: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

/* 4. Typography and Item Styling */
.dynamic-nav-link, .dropdown-item {
    display: flex; /* Flex added to align arrow to the right */
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* 5. The Arrow Logic (Chevron) */
.custom-dropdown2 > .dynamic-nav-link::after,
.nested-dropdown > .dropdown-item::after {
    content: '';
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-right: 2px solid #94a3b8;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #94a3b8;
    transform: rotate(-45deg); /* Points Right */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Arrow Rotation on Hover */
.custom-dropdown2:hover > .dynamic-nav-link::after,
.nested-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-item::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg); /* Points Down */
    border-color: #0f172a;
}

/* 6. Hover & Active States */
.dynamic-nav-link:hover, .active-node {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.dynamic-nav-link .active-node::before{
        content: '';
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-right: 2px solid #94a3b8;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #94a3b8;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    padding-left: 20px;
}




/* extra */

.fx-premium-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 20px 0;
    background: #021c3a;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
}

/* 👇 This replaces background-image */
.fx-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;   /* same as background-size: cover */
    object-position: center;

    z-index: 0;
}
/* 👇 Content stays above image */
.fx-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}





  /* PREMIUM HERO REDESIGN */
.fx-premium-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 20px 0;
    min-height: 450px; /* 👈 IMPORTANT */
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;

}

/* ✅ Background Image (acts like background-image) */
.fx-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;

    z-index: 0;
}

/* ✅ Dark overlay (like your original blue tone) */
.fx-premium-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; background: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36) 75%);
    inset: 0;
  
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Background Animated Orbs */
.fx-hero-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2; /* 👈 ABOVE image */
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    filter: blur(80px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: shapeMove 20s infinite alternate;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #0d6efd;
    top: -100px;
    right: -50px;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: #dc3545;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes shapeMove {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate(50px, 100px); }
}

/* ✅ Content always on top */
.fx-premium-hero .container {
    position: relative;bottom: -98px;
    z-index: 3;
    
}
.breadcrumb  { margin:0px auto !important; }
/* .praf{
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
} */
/* Breadcrumb Styling */
.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb-item { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    content: "/";
}

.fx-premium-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Google Sans Display', 'Google Sans', sans-serif;;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  font-size: 56px;
}

.text-info {
    color: #74c0fc !important; /* Brighter blue for contrast */
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fx-premium-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 80px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .fx-premium-hero .d-flex {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}



/* event page  */

     :root { --navy: #004a8c; --red: #e31e24; --bg: #f4f7fa; --shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
        body { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; background: var(--bg); color: #1e293b; }

        /* SIDEBAR */
        .sticky-side { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
        .side-card { background: white; border-radius: 25px; padding: 25px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-bottom: 25px; }
        .cal-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; background: #f8fafc; padding: 10px; border-radius: 12px; }
        .cal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 5px; }
        .day-name { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; color: #94a3b8; text-align: center; }
        .date-btn { aspect-ratio: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.2s; font-size: 0.85rem; }
        .date-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
        .date-btn.active { background: var(--red); color: white; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.3); }

        /* EVENT CARDS */
        .event-item { 
            background: white; 
            border-radius: 24px; 
            overflow: hidden; 
            display: flex; 
            margin-bottom: 25px; 
            box-shadow: var(--shadow); 
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1); 
            border: 1px solid transparent; 
        }
        .event-item:hover { 
            transform: translateX(10px); 
            border-color: var(--navy); 
        }
        .event-img { width: 220px; min-width: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
        .event-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.5s; }
        .event-item:hover .event-img img { transform: scale(1.1); }

        .event-content { padding: 30px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
        .news-tag { color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        
        .event-right-date { 
            min-width: 110px; 
            padding: 20px; 
            background: #f8fafc; 
            border-left: 1px solid #edf2f7; 
            display: flex; 
            flex-direction: column; 
            align-items: center; 
            justify-content: center; 
            text-align: center; 
        }
        .event-right-date .day { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
        .event-right-date .month { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; }

        /* NAV STYLING */
        .custom-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
            display: block; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.95);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border-radius: 18px; padding: 12px; min-width: 250px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
        }
        .custom-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
        .fade-in { animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out; }
        @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

        @media (max-width: 768px) { 
            .event-item { flex-direction: column; }
            .event-img { width: 100%; height: 200px; }
            .event-right-date { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid #eee; flex-direction: row; gap: 10px; min-width: auto; } 
        }







        /* contentpage  */

          /* Master Wrapper */
.dynamic-page-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100vh;padding: 0;
  margin: -35px auto 0;
  /* background: #fff; */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 9;
}

        /* Sidebar: Sticky & Modern */
        .dynamic-nav-sidebar {
            width: 300px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            padding: 50px 30px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 110px;
            height: fit-content;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            overflow-y: auto;
        }

        .sidebar-section-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            color: #a0a0a0;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding-left: 15px;
        }

        .dynamic-nav-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .dynamic-nav-link {
            display: block;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            color: #4a4a4a;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .dynamic-nav-link:hover {
            background-color: #f5f7ff;
            color: #3b82f6;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .dynamic-nav-link.active-node {
            background-color: #eff6ff;
            color: #2563eb;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Content Area: Airy & Focused */
        .dynamic-main-content {
            flex-grow: 1;
            padding: 48px 4%;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 41%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
        }

        .content-article-container {
            max-width: 850px;
        }

        .content-status-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            background: #eef2ff;
            color: #4f46e5;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .dynamic-heading-primary {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #111827;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
        }

        .dynamic-rich-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: #374151;
        }

        .dynamic-rich-text p {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .dynamic-image-placeholder {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            background: #f3f4f6;
            border-radius: 24px;
            margin: 40px 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #9ca3af;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        }
    

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {

 
            .dynamic-main-content {
                padding: 60px 5%;
            }
        }
        @media(max-width:768px){
               .dynamic-nav-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 30px 15px;
        top: 0;
        position: relative;
    
}
            .dynamic-page-wrapper {
            flex-direction: column;
            }
        }




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

.acad-wrap {
  font-family: sans-serif;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a2a42;
  color: #fff;
}

.tab-row { position: relative; background: #0d3452; }
.tab-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.tab-scroll {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0 44px;
}
.tab-scroll:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.acad-tab {
flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 17px 32px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: color .25s;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.acad-tab:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.acad-tab.active { color: #fff; }
.acad-tab.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: #e63946;
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

.tab-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: none; color: #fff;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 5; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.tab-btn:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); }
.tab-btn.left { left: 6px; }
.tab-btn.right { right: 6px; }

/* Panel */
.acad-panel { display: none; animation: panelIn .35s ease; }
.acad-panel.active { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@keyframes panelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.panel-img {
  flex: 0 0 50%; min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .panel-img { flex: 0 0 100%; min-height: 240px; }
}
.panel-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.panel-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, rgba(10,42,66,0.9));
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .img-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(10,42,66,0.95));
  }
}

.panel-text {
  flex: 1 1 50%;
  padding: 42px 44px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 280px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .panel-text { padding: 28px 24px; } }

.panel-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #e63946;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.panel-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: #fff;
}
.panel-text p {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.panel-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #e63946; color: #fff;
  border: none; padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.panel-btn:hover { background: #c92d38; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.dots {
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: #061d2e;
  justify-content: center;
}
.dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.dot.active { background: #e63946; transform: scale(1.3); }



  /* --- Professional Date Badge Design --- */
.why-int-num {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 65px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents the box from squeezing */
}

/* The Big Number (Day) */
.why-int-num span {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #00528a; /* Your Theme Blue */
  line-height: 1;
}

/* The Label (Month) */
.why-int-num small {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- ACTIVE STATE --- */
/* Changes colors when your JS adds the .active class */
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num {
  background: #0286cb; /* Primary Blue */
  border-color: #0286cb;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.2);
}

.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num span,
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-num small {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Body and Arrow Tweaks */
.why-interactive-item {
  display: flex;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-interactive-item.active {
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

.why-int-body h4 {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-int-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  align-self: center;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #0286cb;
}
/* --- Fix for Paragraph Glitching --- */

/* 1. Set the initial state for the paragraph */
.why-int-body p {
  max-height: 0;        /* Start at zero height */
  overflow: hidden;      /* Hide the text */
  opacity: 0;           /* Make it invisible */
  margin-top: 0;         /* Remove margin to prevent jump */
  transition: 
    max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), 
    opacity 0.4s ease, 
    margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

/* 2. Set the ACTIVE state (When your JS adds .active to the parent) */
.why-interactive-item.active .why-int-body p {
  max-height: 200px;     /* A value larger than your paragraph */
  opacity: 1;            /* Fade in */
  margin-top: 10px;      /* Restore spacing smoothly */
  transition: 
    max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0), 
    opacity 0.5s ease 0.1s, /* Delay opacity slightly for a pro feel */
    margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

/* 3. Prevent layout shifting in the parent */
.why-interactive-item {
  align-items: flex-start; /* Keeps the badge at the top while p expands */
  height: auto;
  min-height: 100px;       /* Gives the item a stable base */
  will-change: transform, background-color; /* Optimizes browser performance */
}
/* --- 1. Premium Trigger Button --- */
.calendar-trigger-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.1);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: #0286cb;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn .btn-text strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #00528a;
  display: block;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.15);
  border-color: #0286cb;
}

.calendar-trigger-btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* --- 2. World-Class Modal Transition --- */
.modal-calendar.fade .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px); /* Start small and lower */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); /* Bouncy high-end entrance */
}

.modal-calendar.show .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Backdrop Blur */
.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 0.6;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background-color: #001a2c; /* Deep dark blue overlay */
}

/* Modal Styling */
.modal-calendar .modal-content {
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.btn-close-custom {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  border: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}

.btn-close-custom:hover {
  background: #e7222e;
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}



  html, body {
  /* height: -webkit-fill-available; Fixes mobile viewport issues */
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
/* --- 1. The Premium Trigger Button --- */
.calendar-premium-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 82, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0286cb, #00528a);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-content small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.calendar-premium-btn .btn-content span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00528a;
  display: block;
}

.calendar-premium-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 134, 203, 0.2);
  border-color: #0286cb;
}

/* --- 2. The World-Class Transition --- */
.modal.fade .custom-modal-animation {
  transform: scale(0.7) translateY(100px) rotateX(-15deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.modal.show .custom-modal-animation {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Glass Backdrop Blur */
.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 0.7;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background-color: #001a2c;
}

/* Custom Close Button */
.btn-close-modal {
  border: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 10px;
}

.btn-close-modal:hover {
  background: #e7222e;
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.hstr{
  display: flex;gap: 20px;
}



@media only screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .navbar-brand img {
        max-width: 178px; transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hstr{
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

#mainNav.scrolled {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 32%, #0286cb 42%, #00528a 46%); */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 55%, #0286cb 31%, #00528a 50%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    padding: 10px 0;
}


}
.navbar-toggler-icon span{
      color: #fff;
}
.navbar-toggler-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1em;
    color: #fff;
    height: 1em;
    vertical-align: middle;
    background-image: var(--bs-navbar-toggler-icon-bg);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: 100%;
}
.zxq-navigation-link {
padding: 12px 0 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;
}
.zxq-side-navigation {
  height: auto !important;
  background: #044877 !important;
}
.zxq-navigation-link:hover {
  background-color: #033d66 !important;
  color: #3b82f6;
  transform: translateX(0px) !important;
  padding-left: 13px !important;
}

.zxq-active-link {
  background-color: #01375d !important;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-left: 13px !important;
}