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

  :root {
    --navy: #0f1e35;
    --navy-mid: #0d1c30;
    --navy-light: #122040;
    --blue: #1a6e8a;
    --blue-bright: #1d7a96;
    --blue-glow: rgba(26,110,138,0.35);
    --cyan: #3abf8f;
    --green: #3a9e6a;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --white-70: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    --white-40: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    --white-15: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    --white-08: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    --bg-dark: #030712;
    --bg-card: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.45);
    --border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    --border-hover: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
    --neon-blue: #3b82f6;
    --neon-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #9ca3af;

       --color-primary: #0b1728;
    --color-primary-hover: #b00024;
    --color-primary-light: #ffebed;
    --color-primary-glow: rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.15);
    --color-bg-page: #f8f9fd;
    --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
    --color-text-dark: #1e1e24;
    --color-text-muted: #5f6368;
    --color-border: #e8eaed;
    --color-border-hover: rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.3);
    --leftLinear: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #753686);
    --rightLinear: linear-gradient(90deg, #874a90, transparent);


    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 15px 45px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.1);
    --shadow-inset: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-sm: 6px;

    /* panels colors */
    /* Color Palette - Light Mode (Navy Theme Default) */
  --bg-primary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
  --bg-blur-1: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03);
  --bg-blur-2: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.02);

  --primary: #0A2540;
  --primary-hover: #001224;
  --primary-light: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
  --primary-light-hover: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
  --accent-blue: #5f478c;
  --accent-light: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);


  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748b;

  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-hover: #cbd5e1;
  --card-divider: #f1f5f9;
  --hover-bg: #f8fafc;

  /* Shadows - Multi-layered for smooth elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-hover: 0 25px 40px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06), 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-btn: 0 4px 14px 0 rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.2);
  --shadow-btn-hover: 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.35);

  /* Utilities */
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-circle: 50%;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    /* panels colors */


    /* Award section national */
      --rea-color-navy: #051329;
      --rea-color-navy-light: #0d2345;
      --rea-color-gold: #c8a261;
      --rea-color-gold-hover: #b89251;
      --rea-color-gold-light: #f9f6f0;
      --rea-color-bg-light: #ffffff;
      --rea-color-bg-card: #ffffff;
      --rea-color-text-dark: #0f172a;
      --rea-color-text-muted: #475569;
      --rea-color-text-light: #64748b;
      --rea-color-border-dash: rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.3);

      --rea-font-title: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --rea-font-sans: 'Outfit', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;

      --rea-transition-bounce: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
      --rea-transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    /* Award section national */

  }

  html, body {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    /* background: var(--navy); */
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  /* Chrome, Edge, Safari */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #061529;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid #061529;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #2fd8ff,
        #12a8f5
    );
}

a{
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mt-30{
    margin-top: 30px;
}
  /* ── NAVBAR ── */
  nav {
    position: absolute;
    margin: auto;
    max-width: 90%;
    top: 21px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 68px;
    background: rgb(215 215 215);
    /* backdrop-filter: blur(16px); */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--white-08);
    /* box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); */
    transition: background 0.3s;
    /* border-bottom-left-radius: 75px; */
    /* border-bottom-right-radius: 75px; */
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Active after scrolling 100vh */
#mainNav.scrolled {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: rgba(215, 215, 215, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

  .nav-inner {
    max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 40px;
  }

  /* Brand */
  .nav-brand {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 2;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid #1a6e8a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a6e8a;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(26,110,138,0.25);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-logo:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(26,110,138,0.5); }
  .nav-brand-text { line-height: 1; width: 245px; }
  .nav-brand-text img{width: 100%;}
  .nav-brand-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .nav-brand-sub  { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white-40); letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

  /* Desktop links */
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgb(39 50 83); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
    height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--leftLinear);
    transition: left 0.25s, right 0.25s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: #753686; background: var(--white-08); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { left: 12px; right: 12px; }

  /* Desktop actions */
  .nav-actions {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .btn-register {
    background: #a7346a; color: var(--white);
    border: none; border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.3px; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,110,138,0.35);
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-register:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2A57 0%, #4A3D8F 35%, #7B3FA8 70%, #b93145 100%); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,110,138,0.5); }
  .btn-brochure {
    background: #5c498f; color: var(--white-70);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--white-15); border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.3px; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-brochure:hover { border-color: var(--white-40); color: var(--white); background: #5c498f; }

  /* ── HAMBURGER TOGGLE ── */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; gap: 5px;
    background: var(--white-08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgb(53 51 51 / 15%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer; z-index: 1001;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--white-15); border-color: var(--white-40); }
  .nav-toggle span {
    display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px;
    background: #343434; border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity 0.3s, width 0.3s;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  /* Animated to X */
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* ── MOBILE DRAWER ── */
  .nav-mobile-drawer {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(8,17,32,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--white-08);
    /* slide in from top */
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
                opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }





  /* Drawer links */
  .drawer-links {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .drawer-links a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--white-70); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--white-08);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    /* stagger in */
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-24px);
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s,
                opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
  }
  .drawer-links a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px; background: #1a6e8a;
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.25s;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  }
  .drawer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); background: var(--white-08); }
  .drawer-links a:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .drawer-links a svg { opacity: 0.4; transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
  .drawer-links a:hover svg { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* Animate links in when drawer opens */
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);
  }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-links a:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

  /* Drawer bottom buttons */
  .drawer-footer {
    padding: 24px 28px 36px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--white-08);
    background: rgba(10,22,40,0.6);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s 0.38s, transform 0.4s 0.38s;
  }
  .nav-mobile-drawer.open .drawer-footer {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .drawer-footer-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white-40);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .drawer-btn-register {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
    width: 100%; background: #1a6e8a; color: var(--white);
    border: none; border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,110,138,0.4);
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .drawer-btn-register:hover { background: #1d7a96; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,110,138,0.5); }
  .drawer-btn-brochure {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
    width: 100%; background: transparent; color: var(--white-70);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--white-15); border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .drawer-btn-brochure:hover { border-color: #1a6e8a; color: var(--white); background: rgba(26,110,138,0.1); }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS ── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 0; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 6px 9px; }
    .nav-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-actions { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-mobile-drawer { display: flex; }
  }

  /* ── SLIDER ── */
  .slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Slides */
  .slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .slide.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

  /* Background: dark navy with an overlaid photo-like synthetic scene */
  .slide-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.07);
    transition: transform 7s ease-out;
  }
  .slide.active .slide-bg { transform: scale(1); }

  /* Slide 1 — conference hall audience */
  .slide1 .slide-bg {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(9,14,30,0.96) 0%, rgba(9,14,30,0.75) 50%, rgba(9,14,30,0.40) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558008258-3256797b43f3?w=1600&q=80&fit=crop');
  }
  /* Slide 2 — speaker at podium */
  .slide2 .slide-bg {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(9,14,30,0.96) 0%, rgba(9,14,30,0.75) 50%, rgba(9,14,30,0.40) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1475721027785-f74eccf877e2?w=1600&q=80&fit=crop');
  }
  /* Slide 3 — networking/global tech */
  .slide3 .slide-bg {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(9,14,30,0.96) 0%, rgba(9,14,30,0.75) 50%, rgba(9,14,30,0.40) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558008258-3256797b43f3?w=1600&q=80&fit=crop');
  }

  /* Overlay gradient always on left */
  .slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(10,22,40,0.65) 0%,
      rgba(10,22,40,0.15) 60%,
      transparent 100%);
  }

  /* ── SLIDE CONTENT ── */
  .banner-slide .slide-content {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 0 80px;
    padding-top: 68px;
  }
  .banner-slide .content-inner { max-width: 620px; }

  /* Welcome tag */
  .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--white-08);
    border: 1px solid var(--white-15);
    color: var(--white-70);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .6s .3s, transform .6s .3s;
  }
  .banner-slide .slide.active .tag { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Main heading */
  .banner-slide .slide-heading {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(52px, 7vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity .7s .45s, transform .7s .45s;
  }
  .banner-slide .slide-heading .accent { color: #a4366c; }
  .banner-slide .slide.active .slide-heading { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Sub heading */
  .banner-slide .slide-sub {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white-70);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .6s .6s, transform .6s .6s;
  }
  .banner-slide .slide-sub strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
  .banner-slide .slide.active .slide-sub { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Meta row */
  .banner-slide .meta-row {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
     transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .6s .75s, transform .6s .75s;
  }
  .banner-slide .slide.active .meta-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .meta-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    color: var(--white-70); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .meta-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; height: 18px;}

  /* CTA buttons */
  .cta-row {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .6s .9s, transform .6s .9s;
  }
  .banner-slide .slide.active .cta-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .cta-primary {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #a1386e; color: var(--white);
    border: none; border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,110,138,0.35);
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .cta-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2A57 0%, #4A3D8F 35%, #7B3FA8 70%, #b93145 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,110,138,0.35);
  }
  .cta-primary svg { transition: transform .2s; }
  .cta-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .cta-secondary {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: transparent; color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--white-40); border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: all .2s; text-decoration: none;
  }
  .cta-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--white);
    background: var(--white-08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ── PHOTO CARD (right side) ── */
  .photo-card {
    position: absolute; right: 80px; top: 50%; z-index: 3;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: clamp(280px, 35vw, 460px);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--white-15);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px var(--white-08);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(40px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity .8s .5s, transform .8s .5s;
  }
  .slide.active .photo-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
  .photo-card img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform 7s ease-out;
  }
  .slide.active .photo-card img { transform: scale(1.05); }

  /* ── SLIDER CONTROLS ── */
  .slider-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 50%; z-index: 10;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; gap: 10px;
  }
  .dot {
    width: 28px; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--white-40); cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .3s, width .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  .dot.active { background: #a23c6b; width: 44px; }

  .slider-arrows {
    position: absolute; bottom: 32px; right: 80px; z-index: 10;
    display: flex; gap: 10px;
  }
  .arrow-btn {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white-08);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--white-15);
    color: var(--white); cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all .2s;
    font-size: 0;
  }
  .arrow-btn:hover { background: #1a6e8a; border-color: #1a6e8a; }

  /* ── PROGRESS BAR ── */
  .progress-bar {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 10;
    height: 3px; background: #b1658c;
    width: 0%; border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
    transition: width linear;
  }

  /* ── PARTICLE OVERLAY ── */
  canvas.particles {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media(max-width: 900px) {
    .photo-card { display: none; }
    .banner-slide .slide-content { padding: 0 32px; padding-top: 68px; }
    .slider-arrows { right: 32px; }
  }

  /* ── NEWS & NOTIFICATIONS SECTION ── */
  .news-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 52px 0 48px;
  }

  /* Section title */
  .news-section-title {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .news-title-line {
    flex: 0 0 60px; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #753686);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .news-title-line.right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #874a90, transparent);
  }
  .news-section-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f1e35; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  /* Outer card */
  .news-card {
    max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,22,40,0.07);
  }

  /* Left label */
  .news-label {
    flex: 0 0 110px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0;
    background: #f7f9fc;
  }
  @keyframes bell-ring {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    5%   { transform: rotate(18deg); }
    10%  { transform: rotate(-16deg); }
    15%  { transform: rotate(14deg); }
    20%  { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
    25%  { transform: rotate(9deg); }
    30%  { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
    35%  { transform: rotate(4deg); }
    40%  { transform: rotate(-2deg); }
    45%  { transform: rotate(1deg); }
    50%  { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  }

  @keyframes bell-glow-pulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26,110,138,0.0); border-color: #5c498f; }
    20%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(26,110,138,0.18), 0 0 16px rgba(26,110,138,0.25); border-color: #5c498f; }
    50%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(26,110,138,0.07); border-color: #5c498f; }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26,110,138,0.0); border-color: #5c498f; }
  }

  .news-label-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid #1a6e8a;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color:#5f478c;
    animation: bell-glow-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .news-label-icon svg {
    animation: bell-ring 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: top center;
  }
  .news-label span {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f1e35; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* News items area */
  .news-items-area {
    flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Each column slot */
  .news-col {
    flex: 1;
    border-right: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .news-col:last-of-type { border-right: none; }

  /* The vertical ticker track */
  .news-ticker {
    position: relative;
    height: 100px; /* visible window height */
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .news-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .news-item {
    flex: 0 0 100px; /* same as ticker height */
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .news-item-top {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
  }
  .news-dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .news-dot.blue   { background: #5b378d; }
  .news-dot.green  { background: #aa3168; }
  .news-dot.orange { background: #f97316; }
  .news-dot.purple { background: #8b5cf6; }
  .news-dot.red    { background: #ef4444; }

  .news-text {
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a2640; line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .news-date {
    font-size: 12px; color: #7a8aa0;
    font-weight: 400; padding-left: 18px;
  }

  /* View all */
  .news-view-all {
    flex: 0 0 130px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-left: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0;
  }
  .news-view-all a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    color: #1a6e8a; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
    transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
  }
  .news-view-all a:hover { color: #1d7a96; gap: 10px; }

  @media(max-width: 768px) {
    .news-card { flex-direction: column; margin: 0 16px; }
    .news-label { flex-direction: row; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0; padding: 14px 20px; }
    .news-items-area { flex-direction: column; }
    .news-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0; }
    .news-view-all { border-left: none; border-top: 1.5px solid #e0e6f0; padding: 14px 20px; justify-content: flex-end; }
  }


 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
     COUNTER STATS SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════  */

/* ── Counter Section ── */
.counter-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #000b18 50%, #000000 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
}

/* dot-grid texture */
.counter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.13) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* glowing edge line top */
.counter-top-line {
  height: 3px;
  /*background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #1a6e8a 30%, #3a9e6a 65%, transparent 100%);*/
}
.counter-bottom-line {
  height: 3px;
  /*background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #3a9e6a 30%, #1a6e8a 65%, transparent 100%);*/
}

/* ambient glow orbs */
.counter-orb-l {
  position: absolute; top: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #75368633 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: corb 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.counter-orb-r {
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; right: -40px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgb(47 57 129 / 35%) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(36px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: corb 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes corb {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(20px,-15px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* ── Inner grid ── */
.counter-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* ── Single stat card ── */
.counter-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  padding: 44px 24px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  /* separator line */
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.counter-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.counter-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--leftLinear);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.counter-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.counter-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Icon ring */
.counter-icon-ring {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgb(170 49 104 / 15%);
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #753686; margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(26,110,138,0.06);
}
.counter-item:hover .counter-icon-ring {
  border-color: #753686;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.22);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(26,110,138,0.1),
              0 0 28px rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
}
/* subtle pulse on ring */
.counter-icon-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,110,138,0.15);
  animation: ring-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ring-pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Number display */
.counter-number {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.counter-value {
     font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #d7d7d7;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(26, 110, 138, 0.4);
    transition: text-shadow 0.3s;
}
.counter-item:hover .counter-value {
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(26,110,138,0.7);
}
.counter-suffix {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #753686; padding-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Label */
.counter-label {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.counter-item:hover .counter-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ── Scroll reveal ── */
.counter-item {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              background 0.3s;
}
.counter-item.ctr-revealed {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}
.counter-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.counter-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.counter-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.counter-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* override hover transitions after reveal */
.counter-item.ctr-revealed {
  transition: opacity 0.6s, transform 0.6s,
              background 0.3s;
}

@media(max-width: 720px) {
  .counter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); padding: 0 24px; }
  .counter-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .counter-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .counter-item:nth-child(3),
  .counter-item:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media(max-width: 440px) {
  .counter-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .counter-value { font-size: 40px; }
}



/* <!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
     SPONSORS MARQUEE SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════ --> */

.sponsors-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 36px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf1f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf1f9;
}

/* section title */
.sponsors-title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.sponsors-title-line {
  flex: 0 0 52px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--leftLinear);
}
.sponsors-title-line.r { background: var(--rightLinear); }
.sponsors-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f1e35; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* fade masks on left/right edges */
.sponsors-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sponsors-track-wrap::before,
.sponsors-track-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  width: 120px; pointer-events: none;
}
.sponsors-track-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, transparent 100%); */
}
.sponsors-track-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(270deg, #ffffff 0%, transparent 100%); */
}

/* the scrolling track — duplicated for seamless loop */
.sponsors-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: sponsors-scroll 18s linear infinite;
}
.sponsors-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes sponsors-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* single logo card */
.sponsor-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 52px;
  border-right: 1px solid #edf1f9;
  height: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}
.sponsor-card:hover { background: rgba(26,110,138,0.03); }

/* the inner logo wrapper */
.sponsor-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  /*opacity: 0.55;*/
  /*filter: grayscale(1);*/
  transition: opacity 0.35s, filter 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}
.sponsor-card:hover .sponsor-logo {
  opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* shared logo text styling */
.sp-wordmark {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.sp-sub {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Google colors */
.sp-google .sp-g { color: #4285F4; }
.sp-google .sp-o1 { color: #EA4335; }
.sp-google .sp-o2 { color: #FBBC05; }
.sp-google .sp-g2 { color: #4285F4; }
.sp-google .sp-l { color: #34A853; }
.sp-google .sp-e { color: #EA4335; }

/* Microsoft */
.sp-ms-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px; width: 18px; height: 18px;
}
.sp-ms-grid span { display: block; border-radius: 1px; }
.sp-ms-r { background: #F25022; }
.sp-ms-g { background: #7FBA00; }
.sp-ms-b { background: #00A4EF; }
.sp-ms-y { background: #FFB900; }
.sp-microsoft { color: #737373; }

/* AWS */
.sp-aws { color: #232F3E; }
.sp-aws-smile {
  width: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1px;
}
.sp-aws-smile span:first-child {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px;
  color: #232F3E; letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1;
}
.sp-aws-smile-line {
  width: 100%; height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF9900 70%, transparent 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.sp-aws-smile-line::after {
  content: '↗';
  position: absolute; right: -2px; top: -7px;
  font-size: 9px; color: #FF9900; font-weight: 900;
}

/* IEEE */
.sp-ieee { color: #00629B; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.sp-ieee-diamond {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: #00629B;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sp-ieee-diamond::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

/* Springer */
.sp-springer { color: #C8102E; }
.sp-springer-icon {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 2.5px solid #C8102E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: #C8102E; font-weight: 900;
}

/* Taylor Francis */
.sp-tf { color: #1a3a6b; font-size: 17px; white-space: nowrap; }
.sp-tf-circle {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border: 2px solid #1a3a6b;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: #1a3a6b; font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}
.sp-tf-circle::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 10px; height: 1.5px; background: #1a3a6b;
}
.sp-tf-circle::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 10px; height: 1.5px; background: #1a3a6b;
}

/* Elsevier */
.sp-elsevier { color: #ff6600; font-weight: 900; font-size: 19px; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; }

/* ACM */
.sp-acm { color: #0085CA; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/*
<!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
     AWARDS SHOWCASE SECTION STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════════════ --> */

.awards-showcase {
  position: relative;
  padding: 84px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url(https://www.littleflowerehssnilambur.com/assets/images/bg/bg.jpg);
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* ── layered background ── */
.awards-showcase-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,   rgba(26,110,138,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 80%,  rgba(58,191,143,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 70%,  rgba(26,110,138,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1e35 0%, #103050 50%, #0f1e35 100%); */
}
/* dot grid */
.awards-showcase-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  /* background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px); */
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
/* top/bottom fade */
.awards-showcase-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(10,22,40,0.6) 0%,
    transparent 15%,
    transparent 85%,
    rgba(10,22,40,0.6) 100%); */
}

/* floating orbs */
.orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(60px); opacity: 0.25;
  animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-1 { width:300px; height:300px; background:#1a6e8a; top:-80px; left:-60px; animation-delay:0s; }
.orb-2 { width:200px; height:200px; background:#3abf8f; bottom:40px; right:80px; animation-delay:-5s; }
.orb-3 { width:160px; height:160px; background:#1a6e8a; top:50%; left:55%; animation-delay:-9s; }
@keyframes orb-drift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.08); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-20px,15px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* ── heading ── */
.as-title-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.as-section-title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.as-title-line {
  flex: 0 0 60px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--leftLinear);;
}
.as-title-line.right {
  background: var(--rightLinear);;
}
.as-section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f1e35;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.as-subtitle {
  color: rgb(45 60 78);
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

/* ── card grid ── */

 .as-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width:1180px;
}


/* ── individual award card ── */
.as-card {
  flex: 0 0 375px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,110,138,0.2);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              border-color 0.3s;
  /* scroll reveal start */
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(44px) scale(0.97);
}
.as-card.as-revealed {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              border-color 0.3s;
}
.as-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 2px rgba(26,110,138,0.5);
  border-color: rgba(26,110,138,0.55);
}

/* ── poster image area ── */
.as-poster {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/4;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #103050 0%, #0b1a2e 100%);
}

/* dummy poster gradient + icon */
.as-poster-inner {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
/* per-card gradient tints */
.as-card:nth-child(1) .as-poster-inner {
  /* background: linear-gradient(145deg, #103050 0%, #0e3560 50%, #080d1a 100%); */
  background: url(./img/Postgraduate.jpeg);
  background-size:cover;

}
.as-card:nth-child(2) .as-poster-inner {
  background: url(./img/Best-Faculty.jpeg);
  background-size:cover;
}
.as-card:nth-child(3) .as-poster-inner {
  background: url(./img/aw3.png);
  background-size:cover;
}

/* glowing circle behind icon */
.as-poster-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: poster-glow-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes poster-glow-pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.15); }
}

/* laurel wreath SVG */
.as-laurel {
  width: 120px; opacity: 0.9;
  animation: laurel-sway 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(26,110,138,0.5));
}
@keyframes laurel-sway {
  0%,100% { transform: rotate(-1deg) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: rotate(1deg) scale(1.03); }
}

/* icon inside laurel */
.as-trophy-icon {
  position: absolute;
  color: #fbbf24;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(251,191,36,0.6));
  animation: trophy-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes trophy-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* sparkle dots */
.as-sparkle {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.5);
  animation: sparkle-blink 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.as-sparkle:nth-child(1) { width:5px;height:5px; top:15%; left:20%; animation-delay:0s; }
.as-sparkle:nth-child(2) { width:3px;height:3px; top:30%; right:18%; animation-delay:0.7s; background:rgba(58,191,143,0.6); }
.as-sparkle:nth-child(3) { width:4px;height:4px; bottom:25%; left:15%; animation-delay:1.4s; }
.as-sparkle:nth-child(4) { width:3px;height:3px; bottom:18%; right:22%; animation-delay:0.4s; background:rgba(58,191,143,0.5); }
@keyframes sparkle-blink {
  0%,100% { opacity:0.2; transform:scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity:1;   transform:scale(1.6); }
}

/* card title strip */
.as-title-strip {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 18px 16px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,15,32,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.as-title-strip h3 {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* ── bottom label bar ── */
.as-label-bar {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #263153 0%, #26315338 100%);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.as-card:hover .as-label-bar {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.as-label-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fbbf24; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.as-label-bar span {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── hover overlay with description ── */
.as-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10,28,70,0.96) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px; padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.as-card:hover .as-hover-overlay {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
}

.as-overlay-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(26,110,138,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fbbf24;
  transform: scale(0.7) rotate(-10deg);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) 0.05s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
}
.as-card:hover .as-overlay-icon {
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

.as-overlay-title {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1.2;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.08s;
}
.as-card:hover .as-overlay-title { transform: translateY(0); }

.as-overlay-divider {
  width: 40px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #373788, #8c2b51);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.15s;
}
.as-card:hover .as-overlay-divider { transform: scaleX(1); }

.as-overlay-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.18s;
}
.as-card:hover .as-overlay-desc { transform: translateY(0); }

.as-overlay-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2A57 0%, #4A3D8F 35%, #7B3FA8 70%, #b93145 100%); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.22s,
              background 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,110,138,0.4);
}
.as-card:hover .as-overlay-btn { transform: translateY(0); }
.as-overlay-btn:hover {
    /*background: #1d7a96; */

}

/* ── view all button ── */
.as-footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px;
}
.as-view-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #273051;
  /* border: 2px solid rgba(26,110,138,0.6); */
  color: #fff; border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 36px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.as-view-all-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  /*background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a6e8a, #3a9e6a);*/
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.as-view-all-btn:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(26,110,138,0.45);
}
.as-view-all-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.as-view-all-btn span, .as-view-all-btn svg {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.as-view-all-btn svg { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.as-view-all-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* stagger delay for cards */
.as-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.as-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.as-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

@media(max-width:700px) {
  .as-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .as-card { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 340px; }
}


/* <!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
     ABOUT SECTION STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════════════ --> */

/* ── About Section ── */
.about-section {
  background: #ededed;
  padding: 88px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* subtle background accent */
.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(30%, -30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── two-col layout ── */
.about-inner {
  max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── LEFT: image ── */
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.about-img-wrap.about-revealed {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);
}

.about-img-frame {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(10,22,40,0.18),
    0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,0.10),
    inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(26,110,138,0.15);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.about-img-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 36px 80px rgba(10,22,40,0.24),
    0 8px 24px rgba(26,110,138,0.12),
    inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
}
.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.about-img-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* shimmer overlay on image */
.about-img-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(26,110,138,0.08) 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(58,191,143,0.05) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* decorative corner accent */
.about-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px; left: -16px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-left: 3px solid rgb(95 71 140 / 44%);
  border-bottom: 3px solid rgb(95 71 140 / 44%);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.about-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; right: -16px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-right: 3px solid rgb(95 71 140 / 44%);
    border-top: 3px solid #ab9fbd;
  border-radius: 0 12px 0 0;
}

/* ── RIGHT: content ── */
.about-content {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.2s,
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.2s;
}
.about-content.about-revealed {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-eyebrow-line {
  width: 32px; height: 2.5px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(26,110,138,0.5);
}
.about-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #aa3168; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 600; color: #0f1e35;
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-content p {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: #4a5e78;
  line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* divider */
.about-divider {
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e0e8f5, transparent);
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.about-ctas {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.55s, transform 0.6s 0.55s;
}
.about-content.about-revealed .about-ctas {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2A57 0%, #4A3D8F 35%, #7B3FA8 70%, #b93145 100%);
  border: none; border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 13px 17px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,110,138,0.38);
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  color: #dfdfdf;
}
.about-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.about-btn-primary:hover {
  /*background: #1d7a96;*/
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,110,138,0.48);
}

.about-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: transparent; color: #0f1e35;
  border: 2px solid #d0ddef; border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.about-btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: #5f478c;
    color: #5f478c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,110,138,0.1);
}

.about-btn-soft {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.07); color: #5f478c;
  border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.about-btn-soft:hover {
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,110,138,0.12);
}

/* ── STATS STRIP ── */
.about-stats-strip {
  max-width: 1120px; margin: 52px auto 0;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8;
  border-radius: 0 0 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -1px 0 #e4ecf8;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s 0.4s, transform 0.7s 0.4s;
}
.about-stats-strip.about-revealed {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}

.stat-item {
  flex: 1; padding: 28px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8;
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(26,110,138,0.03); }

/* animated top border on hover */
.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #753686);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.stat-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.stat-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #5f478c;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.16);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f1e35; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.stat-text span {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: #6a80a0; font-weight: 500;
}

/* divider between icon groups */
.stat-sep {
  flex: 0 0 1px;
  background: #e4ecf8;
  margin: 0;
}

@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 0 24px; }
  .about-img-wrap::before, .about-img-wrap::after { display: none; }
  .about-stats-strip { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 0 24px; border-radius: 0; margin: 32px 0 0; }
  .stat-item { flex: 0 0 50%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8; }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media(max-width: 500px) {
  .stat-item { flex: 0 0 100%; border-right: none !important; }
}



/* <!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════
     GET IN TOUCH + FAQs SECTION — STYLES
═══════════════════════════════════════════ --> */

/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.contact-faq-section {
  background: #f4f7fc;
  padding: 84px 0 88px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* soft background accents */
.contact-faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -120px; left: -120px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-faq-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,191,143,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section title */
.cf-section-title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.cf-title-line {
  flex: 0 0 60px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--leftLinear);
}
.cf-title-line.right { background: var(--rightLinear); }
.cf-section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f1e35; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── Two-col grid ── */
.cf-grid {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════
   LEFT SIDE — Get in Touch
══════════════════════════════ */
.contact-panel {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.contact-panel.cf-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Eyebrow */
.cf-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cf-eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px; height: 2.5px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
}
.cf-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #aa3168;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-panel h3 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1e35;
  margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* Contact info items */
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8; border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(10,22,40,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.contact-info-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10,22,40,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #5f478c;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon {
  background: rgba(26,110,138,0.16); transform: scale(1.1);
}
.contact-info-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 14px; color: #0f1e35; font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info-text small {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: #7a8aa0; font-weight: 400; margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Social icons */
.cf-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cf-social {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e8f5;
  background: #fff; color: #5f478c;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.cf-social:hover {
  background: #5f478c;  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
}

/* MAP EMBED */
.cf-map {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid #e0e8f5;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.1);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.cf-map:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10,22,40,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.cf-map iframe {
  width: 100%; height: 200px; display: block; border: none;
  filter: hue-rotate(200deg) saturate(0.7) brightness(1.05);
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
.cf-map:hover iframe { filter: hue-rotate(200deg) saturate(1) brightness(1.1); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   RIGHT SIDE — FAQs
══════════════════════════════ */
.faq-panel {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.15s,
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) 0.15s;
}
.faq-panel.cf-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.faq-panel h3 {
  font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1e35;
  margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

/* Individual FAQ item */
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10,22,40,0.09); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgb(95 71 140 / 29%); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,110,138,0.1); }

.faq-question {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer;
  gap: 14px;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(26,110,138,0.03); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { background: rgba(26,110,138,0.04); }

.faq-q-left {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 1;
}
.faq-q-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(26,110,138,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #5f478c;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon { background: rgba(26,110,138,0.16); }

.faq-question span {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f1e35;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question span { color: #5f478c; }

/* Chevron */
.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0; color: #7a8aa0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: #5f478c94; }

/* Answer panel */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 20px 18px;
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: #5a7090; line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f4fa; padding-top: 14px;
}

/* View All FAQs */
.faq-footer { margin-top: 20px; }
.faq-view-all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: #0f1e35; color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(10,22,40,0.2);
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-view-all::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a6e8a, #3a9e6a);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.faq-view-all:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.25); }
.faq-view-all:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.faq-view-all span, .faq-view-all svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.faq-view-all svg { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.faq-view-all:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width: 860px) {
  .cf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding: 0 24px; }
  .contact-panel { transform: none; }
  .faq-panel { transform: none; }
}


















/* <!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
     FOOTER STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════════════ --> */

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000000 0%, #03070c 50%, #000000 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Background texture */
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,110,138,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Radial glow accents */
.site-footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(26,110,138,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-glow-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 400px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(58,191,143,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── TOP DIVIDER ── */
.footer-top-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #aa3168 30%, #5f478c 60%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ── MAIN FOOTER BODY ── */
.footer-body {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 48px 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr 1fr 280px;
  gap: 48px;
}

/* ── BRAND COL ── */
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }

.footer-logo-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-logo-circle {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #1a6e8a;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; color: #1a6e8a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(26,110,138,0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
/* pulse ring on logo */
.footer-logo-circle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,110,138,0.2);
  animation: footer-logo-pulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes footer-logo-pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

.footer-brand-text .brand-name {
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.footer-brand-text .brand-name span { color: #1a6e8a; }
.footer-brand-text .brand-sub {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.footer-tagline span { display: block; }

/* social icons */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.social-btn:hover {
  border-color:#bbbbbb; background: rgba(26,110,138,0.15);
  color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── LINK COLUMNS ── */
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
}

.footer-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4px 20px;
}
.footer-links-grid a,
.footer-col-single a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 13.5px;
  text-decoration: none; padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-links-grid a::before,
.footer-col-single a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #aa3168; flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.25s;
}
.footer-links-grid a:hover,
.footer-col-single a:hover { color: #fff; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links-grid a:hover::before,
.footer-col-single a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.footer-col-single { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* ── SUBSCRIBE COL ── */
.footer-subscribe h4 {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-subscribe h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
}
.footer-subscribe p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.subscribe-form:focus-within {
  border-color: #1a6e8a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,110,138,0.15);
}
.subscribe-form input {
  flex: 1; background: transparent; border: none; outline: none;
  padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #fff; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
}
.subscribe-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.subscribe-form button {
  background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 16px; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.subscribe-form button:hover { background: #1d7a96; }

.subscribe-note {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}

/* ── FOOTER BOTTOM ── */
.footer-divider {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 48px 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.footer-copyright span { color: #a152b5; }

.footer-legal {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-decoration: none; padding: 0 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-legal a:last-child { border-right: none; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL for footer ── */
.footer-reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.footer-reveal.f-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.footer-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.footer-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.footer-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.footer-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px; padding: 48px 32px 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media(max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 24px 28px;
  }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 16px 24px 24px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}


/* Gallery Styles   ========================================================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */


.gallery-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-primary);


    overflow-x: hidden;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Background Tech Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(180px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -2;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.gallery-section .bg-glow-1 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -15%;
    left: 10%;
    animation: glow-pulse-1 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-section .bg-glow-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%;
    right: 10%;
    animation: glow-pulse-2 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-section .grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-position: center center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse-1 {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.2) translate(80px, 50px); opacity: 1.2; }
}

@keyframes glow-pulse-2 {
    0% { transform: scale(1.2) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9) translate(-80px, -50px); opacity: 1.2; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slider Container & Header
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1500px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-section .slider-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.sub-header {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.main-header {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #a5b4fc 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Swiper Slider Core Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .event-slider {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px 0 60px 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important; /* Vital for seeing side slides extend beyond viewport bounds */
}

.gallery-section .swiper-slide {
    width: 58%; /* Relative slide width for perfect viewport framing */
    max-width: 820px;
    height: 480px;
    position: relative;

    /* Hardware acceleration & default state */
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.45;
    filter: blur(5px) grayscale(40%);
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Overlap translation offsets for adjacent side slides */
.gallery-section .swiper-slide-prev {
    transform: scale(0.85) translateX(18%) !important; /* Pushes left slide rightward */
    opacity: 0.65;
    filter: blur(3px) grayscale(20%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.gallery-section .swiper-slide-next {
    transform: scale(0.85) translateX(-18%) !important; /* Pushes right slide leftward */
    opacity: 0.65;
    filter: blur(3px) grayscale(20%);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Center active slide focus */
.gallery-section .swiper-slide-active {
    transform: scale(1) translateX(0) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px) grayscale(0%);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide Card & Internal Components
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .slide-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: border-color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-section .swiper-slide-active .slide-card {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
                0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.gallery-section .slide-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-section .slide-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Zoom effect on active slide image */
.gallery-section .swiper-slide-active .slide-image {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-section .image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.2) 0%,
                rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.3) 50%,
                rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.85) 100%);
}

/* Glassmorphic Tags */
.gallery-section .slide-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-section .swiper-slide-active .slide-tag {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.gallery-section .tag-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: var(--neon-blue);
}

/* Custom styles for tag categories */
.gallery-section .tag-keynote .tag-icon { stroke: #3b82f6; }
.gallery-section .tag-networking .tag-icon { stroke: #10b981; }
.gallery-section .tag-awards .tag-icon { stroke: #f59e0b; }
.gallery-section .tag-exhibition .tag-icon { stroke: #ec4899; }
.gallery-section .tag-ai .tag-icon { stroke: #8b5cf6; }

/* Glassmorphic Bottom Info Bar */
.gallery-section .slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                opacity 0.8s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gallery-section .swiper-slide-active .slide-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.gallery-section .slide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-section .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #d1d3d6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.gallery-section .slide-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.gallery-section .meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.gallery-section .meta-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke: var(--neon-blue);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.gallery-section .meta-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 54%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Position arrows relative to the active slide borders */
.gallery-section .nav-btn-prev {
    left: calc(21% - 30px); /* Positioned dynamically off the left margin of the center active slide */
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn-next {
    right: calc(21% - 30px); /* Positioned dynamically off the right margin of the center active slide */
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn-prev:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn-next:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.gallery-section .nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* Swiper disabled button state */
.gallery-section .swiper-button-disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pagination Dots
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section .custom-pagination {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.gallery-section .custom-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: width 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease, border-radius 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-section .custom-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(279deg, #aa3168, #5f478c);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .gallery-section .swiper-slide {
        width: 65%;
    }
    .gallery-section .nav-btn-prev {
        left: 14%;
    }
    .gallery-section .nav-btn-next {
        right: 14%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .main-header {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .gallery-section .swiper-slide {
        width: 75%;
        height: 440px;
    }
    .gallery-section .nav-btn-prev {
        left: 8%;
    }
    .gallery-section .nav-btn-next {
        right: 8%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {


    .gallery-section .slider-container {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .gallery-section .slider-header {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .sub-header {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    }

    .main-header {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .gallery-section .event-slider {
        padding: 10px 0 30px 0 !important; /* Reduce excessive Swiper padding */
    }

    .gallery-section .swiper-slide {
        width: 85%;
        height: 310px; /* Reduced card height for mobile screens */
    }

    /* Hide navigation arrows on small screens, users will swipe */
    .gallery-section .nav-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Shift overlapping less on mobile to fit the viewport */
    .gallery-section .swiper-slide-prev {
        transform: scale(0.88) translateX(6%) !important;
    }

    .gallery-section .swiper-slide-next {
        transform: scale(0.88) translateX(-6%) !important;
    }

    .gallery-section .slide-tag {
        top: 14px;
        left: 14px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .gallery-section .tag-icon {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
    }

    .gallery-section .slide-content {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        bottom: 14px;
        left: 14px;
        right: 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .gallery-section .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .gallery-section .slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .gallery-section .slide-meta {
        gap: 10px;
        padding-top: 10px;
    }

    .gallery-section .meta-item {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .gallery-section .meta-icon {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
    }

    .gallery-section .meta-divider {
        height: 10px;
    }

    .gallery-section .custom-pagination {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    /* Social Slider Mobile Adjustments */
    .gallery-section .social-container {
        padding: 40px 16px 30px 16px;
        margin-top: 25px;
    }

    .gallery-section .social-header {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .gallery-section .social-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .gallery-section .social-slide {
        height: 330px; /* Reduced card height on mobile */
    }

    .gallery-section .social-badge {
        top: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }

    .gallery-section .social-badge svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }

    .gallery-section .social-nav-btn {
        display: none; /* Swipe only on mobile */
    }

    .gallery-section .social-pagination {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}


/* Nomination styles */

/* Layout Elements */
.page-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 24px;
}

/* Common Buttons */
.awards-dashboard .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.3);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.4);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-solid-red {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.2);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-solid-red:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.35);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-outline-red {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px 20px;
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-outline-red:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-icon-lock {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline-red:hover .btn-icon-lock {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dashboard Section Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-dashboard .awards-dashboard {
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.awards-dashboard .dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 32% 65%;
    gap: 3%;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Animated Theme Card */
.awards-dashboard .theme-card-container {
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.awards-dashboard .theme-card {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1728 0%, #0c1727 100%); */
    background: linear-gradient(rgb(11 23 39 / 56%), rgb(5 12 20)), url(./img/theme.png);
    background-size: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 403px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Background animated element */
.awards-dashboard .theme-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.awards-dashboard .globe-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
    /* Zoom breathing animation */
    animation: breathe-zoom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Breathing zoom in/out effect */
@keyframes breathe-zoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08) translate(10px, -5px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translate(-5px, 5px);
    }
}

/* Hand drawing and network lines wiggle effect */
.awards-dashboard .hand-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.awards-dashboard .network-rings {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: rotate-network 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate-network {
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Theme Card Content styles */
.awards-dashboard .theme-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #e7e7e7;
}

.awards-dashboard .tag-theme {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.awards-dashboard .theme-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.awards-dashboard .theme-description {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Theme Card Interactive Effects on Hover */
.awards-dashboard .theme-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.awards-dashboard .theme-card:hover .globe-svg {
    transform: scale(1.22);
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.awards-dashboard .theme-card:hover .hand-path {
    stroke: #ffccd3;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Right Column Details (Timeline & Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-dashboard .dashboard-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Timeline Components */
.awards-dashboard .timeline-container {
    /* background-color: var(--color-bg-card); */
    background: url(../assets/img/bg1.png) ;
    background-size:cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-left, .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-right {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #753686);
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #874a90, transparent);
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-left::after, .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -2px;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-left::after { right: 0; }
.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-right::before { left: 0; }

/* Timeline Steps Visualizer */
.awards-dashboard .timeline-track-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0 30px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 48px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #f1f3f4;
    z-index: 1;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 33.33%; /* Progress up to the first step initially */
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 2.5px, transparent 3.5px);
    background-size: 16px 100%;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    animation: flow-dots 0.8s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@keyframes flow-dots {
    0% {
        background-position: 0px center;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 16px center;
    }
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-line-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 0%, rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 25%, #aa3168 45%, #ffffff 50%, #5f478c 55%, rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 75%, rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    background-position: 150% center;
    animation: timeline-sweep-horizontal 7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes timeline-sweep-horizontal {
    0% {
        background-position: 150% center;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: -50% center;
    }
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 22%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-info {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.awards-dashboard .step-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.awards-dashboard .step-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Active and Hover States in Timeline */
.awards-dashboard .timeline-step.active .timeline-icon-box {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-step:hover .timeline-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-step.active:hover .timeline-icon-box {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.awards-dashboard .timeline-step:hover .step-label {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Interactive Details Panel on Active Timeline Step */
.awards-dashboard .timeline-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* View All Link */
.awards-dashboard .view-all-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.awards-dashboard .arrow-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-view-all:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.35);
}

.awards-dashboard .btn-view-all:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop / Medium Screen sizes */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .awards-dashboard .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 100%;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .theme-card {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .discussions-dashboard-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* Tablet viewport */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .awards-dashboard .panel-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px 24px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .panel-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .panel-speakers {
        border-top: none;
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .plenary-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .plenary-graphic-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .plenary-details {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 24px 20px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .plenary-details .speaker-block {
        width: 100%;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 16px;
        align-self: stretch;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .page-container {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }



    .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-bg {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-icon-box {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-bg {
        top: 0;
        left: 28px;
        width: 2px;
        height: calc(100% - 60px);
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-progress {
        width: 100%;
        height: 33.33%;
        background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 2.5px, transparent 3.5px);
        background-size: 100% 16px;
        background-repeat: repeat-y;
        animation: flow-dots-vertical 0.8s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes flow-dots-vertical {
        0% {
            background-position: center 0px;
        }
        100% {
            background-position: center 16px;
        }
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-line-sweep {
        background-image: linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 0%,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 25%,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.85) 45%,
            #ffffff 50%,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0.85) 55%,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 75%,
            rgba(138, 0, 26, 0) 100%
        );
        background-size: 100% 200%;
        background-position: center 150%;
        animation: timeline-sweep-vertical 7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    }

    @keyframes timeline-sweep-vertical {
        0% {
            background-position: center 150%;
        }
        100% {
            background-position: center -50%;
        }
    }

    .awards-dashboard .timeline-actions {
        justify-content: stretch;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .btn-solid-red, .awards-dashboard .btn-outline-red {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Mobile viewport */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .awards-dashboard .panel-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .plenary-details {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .panel-topic {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .plenary-topic {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .theme-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
        min-height: 340px;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .theme-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .awards-dashboard .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


}

/* Nomination styles */



/* Panels */
/* Theme Button */
.panels-container .theme-btn {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.panels-container .theme-btn:hover {
  background: var(--hover-bg);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.panels-container .theme-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.panels-container .theme-icon {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .sun-icon {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.panels-container .moon-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. LAYOUT CONTROLLERS (SINGLE COLUMN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-content {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}

.panels-container .container-vertical {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Section Header Dividers with Arrows */
.panels-container .section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.panels-container .header-line {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0) 0%, var(--border-color) 40%, var(--border-color) 60%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0) 100%);
}

.panels-container .header-title-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}



.panels-container .header-arrow {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  animation: pulseArrow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.panels-container .header-arrow:first-child {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes pulseArrow {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 1; }
}

.panels-container .header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. COMPONENT CARDS (NAVY CARD GENERAL STYLE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.panels-container .card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow), border-color var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);

  /* Entrance Animations */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: slideUpFade 0.8s var(--transition-slow) forwards;
}

.panels-container .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.panels-container .panel-card {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.panels-container .plenary-card {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes slideUpFade {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. CARD 01: 3-COLUMN PANEL LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.panels-container .panel-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  /*grid-template-columns: 2.1fr 1.3fr 1.6fr;*/
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr ;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.panel-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Card typography details */
.panels-container .card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #344352;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.panels-container .meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.panels-container .meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 6px 12px;
   border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.panels-container .meta-item i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.panels-container .meta-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.panels-container .meta-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

.panels-container .card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
      margin-top: 13px;

}

/* Section labels */
.panels-container .section-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Profile items */
.panels-container .profile-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.panels-container .avatar-container {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.speakers-img{
      border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
    width:100%;
    /*height:300px;*/
}
.panels-container .profile-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .profile-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.panels-container .profile-name {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2e456c;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.panels-container .profile-org {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Interactive hover cards */
.panels-container .profile-card:hover {
  background: var(--hover-bg);
}

.panels-container .profile-card:hover .avatar-container {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.panels-container .profile-card:hover .profile-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Tooltip definitions */
.panels-container .profile-card::after {
  content: attr(data-tooltip);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
}



.panels-container .profile-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
}

/* Speakers column separator */
.panels-container .panel-speakers-col {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-left: 32px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.panels-container .speakers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Column 3: Graphical Illustration */
.panels-container .panel-illust-col {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.panels-container .illust-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.panels-container .illust-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.panels-container .illust-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* Deep Navy tint matching the visual design */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.45) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .card:hover .illust-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.panels-container .card:hover .illust-overlay {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Responsive configurations for Panel Layout Grid */
@media (max-width: 950px) {
  .panels-container .panel-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .panels-container .panel-illust-col {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    height: 240px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .panels-container .panel-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .panels-container .panel-speakers-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .panels-container .panel-illust-col {
    grid-column: 1;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CARD 02: 2-COLUMN PLENARY LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.panels-container .plenary-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.panels-container .plenary-column-item {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .plenary-item-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .plenary-details-part {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.panels-container .plenary-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #0c253e;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .plenary-column-item:hover .plenary-item-title {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.panels-container .plenary-details-part .meta-row {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.panels-container .speaker-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.panels-container .speaker-block .profile-card {
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Right side plenary thumbnail */
.panels-container .plenary-thumb-part {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.panels-container .plenary-thumb-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  /* aspect-ratio: 4/3; */
  max-width: 170px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--card-divider);
}

.plenary-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.panels-container .plenary-column-item:hover .plenary-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.panels-container .plenary-column-item:hover .thumb-overlay {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Divider between items on mobile / stacked states */
@media (max-width: 950px) {
  .panels-container .plenary-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .panels-container .plenary-column-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .panels-container .plenary-item-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .panels-container .plenary-thumb-part {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .panels-container .plenary-thumb-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. INTERACTIVE NAVY BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.panels-container .btn-outer-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.panels-container .btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px; /* Restored rectangle layout based on new model */
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn);
}

.panels-container .btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

.panels-container .btn-primary i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.panels-container .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn-hover);
}

.panels-container .btn-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.panels-container .btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Panels */

.mt-4{
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.w-100 {
    background: #ebecec;
}


/* social area */


  .cfx-root{padding:40px 0px 36px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;border-radius:16px;width:100%}
  .cfx-wrap{position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%}
  .cfx-track{display:flex;gap:16px;will-change:transform}
  .cfx-card{flex-shrink:0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:block;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
    width:clamp(160px,28vw,309px);
    height:clamp(200px,35vw,467px);
  }
  .cfx-card-img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transform:scale(1)}
  .cfx-card-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(6,13,31,0.48)}
  .cfx-icon-wrap{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;width:clamp(34px,5vw,44px);height:clamp(34px,5vw,44px);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:3}
  .cfx-icon-wrap svg{width:clamp(16px,2.5vw,22px);height:clamp(16px,2.5vw,22px)}
  .cfx-hover-label{position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);border-radius:20px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:clamp(10px,1.5vw,12px);font-weight:600;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;opacity:0;z-index:3;letter-spacing:0.05em;pointer-events:none}
  .place2visit .cfx-hover-label{opacity:1 !important;bottom:30px;padding:10px 27px;font-size:clamp(10px,1.5vw,14px);}

  .cfx-nav-btn{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);color:#fff;width:clamp(30px,4vw,38px);height:clamp(30px,4vw,38px);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;z-index:10;transition:background 0.2s;font-size:clamp(14px,2vw,18px);padding:0}
  .cfx-nav-btn:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2)}
  .cfx-nav-prev{left:-14px}
  .cfx-nav-next{right:-14px}

  /* social brand colours */
  .cfx-icon-li{background:#0a57d0}
  .cfx-icon-ig{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,#fdf497 0%,#fdf497 5%,#fd5949 45%,#d6249f 60%,#285AEB 90%)}
  .cfx-icon-yt{background:#ff0000}
  .cfx-icon-fb{background:#1877f2}
  .cfx-icon-tw{background:#000;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25)}
  .cfx-icon-ti{background:#010101}

  @media(max-width:480px){
    .cfx-root{padding:28px 14px 28px}
    .cfx-track{gap:12px}
    .cfx-card{width:clamp(140px,60vw,200px);height:clamp(180px,50vw,240px)}
  }

/* social area */

.max-380{
  max-width: 380px;
}
.w-1100{
  max-width:1100px;
}
.m-auto{
  margin:auto;
}
.m-20{
  margin: 20px auto;
}
.bg-white{
  background:white;
}
.about-section .sponsor-card{
  height:205px;
}
.sponsor-card img{
  max-width:180px
}


/* National Award section */

.rea-demo-body * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Section Wrapper & Card
   ========================================================================== */

.rea-section-container {
  width: 100%;
  /* max-width: 1120px; */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.rea-card {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-bg-card);
  /* border-radius: 24px; */
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.08),
              0 10px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.4fr;
  min-height: 600px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-card:hover {
  /* transform: translateY(-4px); */
  /* box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.12),
              0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Left Panel: Hero Banner & Trophy
   ========================================================================== */

.rea-hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  /* background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #152c4e 0%, #040d1a 75%); */
  background: linear-gradient(rgb(2 2 2 / 79%), rgb(0 0 0 / 73%)), url('img/excellence_award_trophy.png');
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 40px;
  min-height: 350px;
}

/* Shimmer background animation */
.rea-hero-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 200%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: rea-shimmer 8s infinite linear;
}

/* Floating Gold Sparks */
.rea-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--rea-color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rea-sparkle:nth-child(1) { top: 20%; left: 30%; animation: rea-float-sparkle 6s infinite ease-in-out; }
.rea-sparkle:nth-child(2) { top: 60%; left: 15%; animation: rea-float-sparkle 8s infinite ease-in-out 1s; width: 6px; height: 6px; }
.rea-sparkle:nth-child(3) { top: 40%; left: 80%; animation: rea-float-sparkle 5s infinite ease-in-out 2s; }
.rea-sparkle:nth-child(4) { top: 75%; left: 70%; animation: rea-float-sparkle 7s infinite ease-in-out 0.5s; width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.rea-sparkle:nth-child(5) { top: 15%; left: 75%; animation: rea-float-sparkle 9s infinite ease-in-out 3s; }

/* Trophy Image Container */
.rea-trophy-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: rea-float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.rea-trophy-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-bounce), filter var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-hero-panel:hover .rea-trophy-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(1deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.3)) brightness(1.05);
}

/* Curved Divider SVG */
.rea-divider-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -1px;
  height: calc(100% + 4px);
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Right Panel: Content & Information
   ========================================================================== */

.rea-info-panel {
  padding: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--rea-color-bg-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Header & Title Styling */
.rea-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.rea-badge-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--rea-color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  animation: rea-pulse-laurel 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.rea-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f1e35;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;

}

.rea-title-underline {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rea-color-gold) 0%, rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.1) 100%);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.rea-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--rea-color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Awards Feature List */
.rea-awards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.rea-award-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed var(--rea-color-border-dash);
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-award-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.rea-award-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.rea-award-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background-color: var(--rea-color-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--rea-color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--rea-color-bg-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.15);
  transition: background-color var(--rea-transition-smooth), transform var(--rea-transition-bounce);
}

.rea-award-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-award-row:hover .rea-award-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-navy-light);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.25);
}

.rea-award-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rea-color-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Bullet Points Detail List */
.rea-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.rea-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--rea-color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.rea-detail-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--rea-color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.6);
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-smooth), background-color var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-detail-item:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  background-color: var(--rea-color-navy);
}

/* Action Buttons */
.rea-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rea-btn {
  font-family: var(--rea-font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

.rea-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--rea-transition-smooth);
}

/* Primary Button: Apply Now */
.rea-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-navy);
  color: var(--rea-color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--rea-color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.15);
}

.rea-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-navy-light);
  border-color: var(--rea-color-navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.25);
}

.rea-btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateX(2px);
}

.rea-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Secondary Button: View Guidelines */
.rea-btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-bg-light);
  color: var(--rea-color-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rea-color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.06);
}

.rea-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--rea-color-gold);
  color: var(--rea-color-bg-light);
  border-color: var(--rea-color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.25);
}

.rea-btn-secondary:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.rea-btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Animations
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes rea-float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes rea-float-sparkle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px); opacity: 0.1; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(10px); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(-5px); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes rea-shimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

@keyframes rea-pulse-laurel {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(200, 162, 97, 0.4)); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

/* Medium Screens (Tablets / Laptops) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .rea-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .rea-divider-svg {
    display: none; /* Hide vertical curve */
  }

  .rea-hero-panel {
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: 30px;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--rea-color-gold); /* Simple gold line divider for mobile stack */
  }

  .rea-info-panel {
    padding: 40px;
  }

  .rea-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

/* Small Screens (Mobile) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .rea-demo-body {
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }

  .rea-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .rea-hero-panel {
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .rea-trophy-wrapper {
    max-width: 220px;
  }

  .rea-info-panel {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .rea-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .rea-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .rea-award-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .rea-award-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .rea-award-icon-box svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .rea-detail-item {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .rea-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .rea-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* National Award section */


/* Pop Up */
/* ── Clickable cursor on all profile cards ── */
.profile-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── Overlay backdrop ── */
#spOverlay {
  /*display: none;*/
  /*position: fixed;*/
  /*inset: 0;*/
  /*background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50);*/
  /*z-index: 9999;*/
  /*align-items: center;*/
  /*justify-content: center;*/
  /*padding: 1rem;*/
  
  
    display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50);
  z-index: 9999;


  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;   /* Changed */

  overflow-y: auto;          /* Allow scrolling */
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
#spOverlay.sp-open {
  display: flex;
}

/* ── Popup card ── */
.sp-popup {
  /*background: #ffffff;*/
  /*border-radius: 14px;*/
  /*width: 370px;*/
  /*max-width: 95vw;*/
  /*box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);*/
  /*overflow: hidden;*/
  /*animation: spIn 0.18s ease;*/
    background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: 370px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 4rem); /* Prevent overflow */
  overflow-y: auto;               /* Scroll popup if needed */

  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  animation: spIn .18s ease;
}
@keyframes spIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88) translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)    translateY(0);    }
}

/* ── Header band ── */
.sp-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4a7a 0%, #2a6bc0 100%);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Close button */
.sp-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.8rem;
  right: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.15s;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 999999999;
}
.sp-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }

/* Large avatar */
.sp-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sp-avatar-img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Initials fallback (shown when no photo) */
.sp-avatar-initials {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #daeaf7, #b8d0e8);
  color: #1a4a7a;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* White curve bridging header → body */
.sp-curve {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 36px 36px 0 0;
}

/* ── Body ── */
.sp-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: -2.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Role badge */
.sp-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 13px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.sp-badge-speaker   { background: #e8f0fb; color: #1a4a9a; }
.sp-badge-moderator { background: #fef3e8; color: #9a4a10; }

/* Name / title / org */
.sp-name {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}
.sp-designation {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2563a8;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}
.sp-org {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #888888;
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

/* Divider */
.sp-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #f0f0ea;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

/* Bio description */
.sp-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #444444;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: left;
}
/* Pop Up */


@media(max-width: 767px){
    .as-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .max-380 {
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    .nav-brand-text {
        width: 200px;
    }
    .banner-slide .slide-heading {
        font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
        font-size: clamp(35px, 7vw, 72px);
    }
    .slider-arrows{
        display:none;
    }
    .about-content h2 {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: clamp(22px, 13.65px, 28px);

    }

}

 /* Overlay backdrop */
  .uwPop-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.35s;
  }

  .uwPop-overlay.uwPop-show {
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 76%);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }

  /* Popup card — just a frame around the poster image */
  .uwPop-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 420px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
  }

  .uwPop-overlay.uwPop-show .uwPop-box {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Poster image */
  .uwPop-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  .uwPop-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  /* Close button, floated over the top-right corner of the image */
  .uwPop-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .uwPop-close:hover {
    background: #e63946;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }

  .uwPop-close:active {
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.9);
  }
  
  /*cta section*/
    .uwCta-section {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 72px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4527A0 0%, #7B2D8E 45%, #C41E3A 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: uwCta-gradientShift 12s ease infinite;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  @keyframes uwCta-gradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  }

  .uwCta-inner {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    animation: uwCta-fadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes uwCta-fadeUp {
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .uwCta-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .uwCta-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0 0 34px;
  }

  .uwCta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Shared button base */
  .uwCta-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease,
                color 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Primary — solid white, animated sheen on hover */
  .uwCta-btn-primary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #4527A0;
  }

  .uwCta-btn-primary::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(69, 39, 160, 0.12), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
  }

  .uwCta-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  .uwCta-btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 130%;
  }

  .uwCta-btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }

  /* Secondary — outlined, fills in on hover */
  .uwCta-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  }

  .uwCta-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  .uwCta-btn-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }

  /* Arrow icon inside primary button */
  .uwCta-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .uwCta-btn-primary:hover .uwCta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .uwCta-section {
      padding: 56px 20px;
    }

    .uwCta-actions {
      flex-direction: column;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .uwCta-btn {
      width: 100%;
    }
    .speakers-img{
      border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
    width:100%;
    /*height:250px;*/
}
  }
  /*cta section*/