/* =================================================
   BHASKAR RATHOD — PERSONAL BRAND WEBSITE
   Main Stylesheet
   ================================================= */


/* =================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ================================================= */
/* =================================================
   CUSTOM SCROLLBAR
   ================================================= */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #0A1628;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #C9A84C;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #A68A3D;
}

:root {

    /* ---------- Colors ---------- */
    --color-navy:        #0A1628;
    --color-navy-deep:   #060F1C;
    --color-navy-soft:   #122035;
    --color-gold:        #C9A84C;
    --color-gold-light:  #E4C76B;
    --color-gold-dark:   #A88A2F;
    --color-white:       #FFFFFF;
    --color-light-gray:  #F8F9FA;
    --color-gray-200:    #E9ECEF;
    --color-gray-400:    #ADB5BD;
    --color-gray-600:    #6C757D;
    --color-text:        #1A2332;
    --color-text-muted:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    --color-text-soft:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);

    /* ---------- Typography ---------- */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

    /* Font sizes — fluid scale */
    --fs-xs:   0.8125rem;   /* 13px */
    --fs-sm:   0.875rem;    /* 14px */
    --fs-base: 1rem;        /* 16px */
    --fs-md:   1.125rem;    /* 18px */
    --fs-lg:   1.25rem;     /* 20px */
    --fs-xl:   1.5rem;      /* 24px */
    --fs-2xl:  2rem;        /* 32px */
    --fs-3xl:  2.75rem;     /* 44px */
    --fs-4xl:  clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    --fs-hero: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);

    --fw-light:    300;
    --fw-regular:  400;
    --fw-medium:   500;
    --fw-semibold: 600;
    --fw-bold:     700;
    --fw-black:    900;

    --lh-tight:  1.15;
    --lh-snug:   1.35;
    --lh-base:   1.6;
    --lh-loose:  1.85;

    /* ---------- Spacing ---------- */
    --space-1:  0.25rem;
    --space-2:  0.5rem;
    --space-3:  0.75rem;
    --space-4:  1rem;
    --space-5:  1.5rem;
    --space-6:  2rem;
    --space-7:  2.5rem;
    --space-8:  3rem;
    --space-9:  4rem;
    --space-10: 5rem;
    --space-12: 6rem;
    --space-16: 8rem;

    /* ---------- Layout ---------- */
    --container-max: 1280px;
    --container-pad: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --navbar-h:      80px;
    --navbar-h-sm:   68px;

    /* ---------- Effects ---------- */
    --radius-sm:   4px;
    --radius-md:   8px;
    --radius-lg:   16px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;

    --shadow-sm:  0 2px 6px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.10);
    --shadow-lg:  0 16px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);

    --transition-fast: 200ms ease;
    --transition-base: 320ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);

    /* ---------- Z-index ---------- */
    --z-navbar:  100;
    --z-modal:   1000;
}


/* =================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ================================================= */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    scroll-padding-top: var(--navbar-h);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
    line-height: var(--lh-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button {
    font: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    color: inherit;
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}


/* =================================================
   3. UTILITIES
   ================================================= */
.gold       { color: var(--color-gold); }
.container  {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

/* Reusable section title underline */
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: var(--lh-tight);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}


/* =================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ================================================= */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 16px 34px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn i { font-size: 1em; }

/* Primary — Gold filled */
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

/* Secondary — Outline gold on dark */
.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* =================================================
   5. NAVBAR
   ================================================= */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-navbar);
    height: var(--navbar-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                height var(--transition-base);
}

/* Solid state — applied via JS when scrolled */
.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    height: var(--navbar-h-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

.logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-logo:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Nav menu */
.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-7);
}

.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Contact CTA pill in nav */
.nav-link.nav-cta {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link.nav-cta::after { display: none; }

.nav-link.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Mobile hamburger toggle */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.nav-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* =================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   ================================================= */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.82), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.82)), url('../assets/images/award-night.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: var(--navbar-h);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-9);
}

/* Background layers */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Subtle grid pattern */
.hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

/* Glowing orbs */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 540px;
    height: 540px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.hero-glow--gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.hero-glow--blue {
    background: #1e3a5f;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Content */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.eyebrow-text {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Title */
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-hero);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-title .gold {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* Quote / primary tagline */
.hero-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.875rem);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
    position: relative;
}

.quote-mark {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4em;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.05em;
    margin: 0 0.1em;
}

/* Sub-tagline */
.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero-subtitle .dot {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin: 0 var(--space-2);
}

/* Actions */
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
}

/* Meta strip */
.hero-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.meta-item i { color: var(--color-gold); }

.meta-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-7);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-scroll:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        var(--color-gold) 0%,
        var(--color-gold) 50%,
        transparent 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    background-size: 1px 16px;
    animation: scrollLine 2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollLine {
    from { background-position: 0 -16px; }
    to   { background-position: 0 16px; }
}


/* =================================================
   7. ABOUT SECTION
   ================================================= */
.about {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative element behind */
.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
    align-items: center;
}

/* ----- Eyebrow (reusable) ----- */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ----- Gold italic accent in headings ----- */
.gold-italic {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* ----- Portrait visual ----- */
.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-soft) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

/* Gold corner brackets */
.corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 2;
}
.corner--tl {
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}
.corner--tr {
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}
.corner--bl {
    bottom: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: none;
}
.corner--br {
    bottom: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
}

/* Inner portrait */
.portrait-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: block;
}

.portrait-monogram {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 8rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-caption {
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating badge */
.float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -28px;
    right: -28px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    z-index: 3;
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
}

.badge-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ----- About content (right column) ----- */
.about-content .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.about-content .lead {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.about-content p strong {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

/* Identity grid */
.identity-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-top: var(--space-7);
    padding-top: var(--space-7);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.identity-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.identity-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.identity-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.identity-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.identity-item p {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Signature block */
.signature-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-5);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    width: fit-content;
}

.signature-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.signature-role {
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}


/* =================================================
   8. IMPACT NUMBERS SECTION
   ================================================= */
.impact {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background layers */
.impact-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.impact-bg::before {
    /* Subtle dotted grid */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.impact-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
}

.impact-glow--gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    top: -10%;
    left: -8%;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.impact-glow--blue {
    background: #1e3a5f;
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -8%;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.impact .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header block */
.impact-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

/* Light variants of shared elements */
.eyebrow--light {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    justify-content: center;
}

.section-title--light {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-title--light::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.impact-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.impact-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Stats grid — 4 across on desktop, 2 rows */
.impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Each stat card — borderless except shared dividers */
.stat-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5);
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 50%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon */
.stat-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Number */
.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-number .counter {
    display: inline-block;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 0.6em;
    margin-left: 2px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Label */
.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}


/* =================================================
   9. VISION 2035 SECTION
   ================================================= */
.vision {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision::before {
    /* Subtle gold accent in corner */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -160px;
    left: -160px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Giant "2035" watermark */
.vision-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -4%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(12rem, 28vw, 24rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    opacity: 0.04;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vision .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.vision-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

.vision-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.vision-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.vision-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.vision-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* Grid: auto-fit handles 5 cards gracefully */
.vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

/* Individual milestone card */
.vision-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-card::before {
    /* Top gold strip on hover */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-light) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.vision-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.vision-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Big numbered marker */
.vision-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-6);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.vision-card:hover .vision-num {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vision-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: background var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.vision-card:hover .vision-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
}

.vision-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.vision-desc {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Featured card variant — IPO milestone */
.vision-card--feature {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-soft) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.vision-card--feature .vision-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.vision-card--feature .vision-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.vision-card--feature .vision-num {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.vision-card--feature .vision-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.vision-card--feature:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.vision-card--feature:hover .vision-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Featured flag */
.card-flag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-6);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Closing tagline block */
.vision-tagline {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.vision-tagline p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.tagline-author {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}


/* =================================================
   10. BUSINESS VENTURES SECTION
   ================================================= */
.ventures {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ventures::before {
    /* Subtle decorative gold ornament */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    right: -180px;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header */
.ventures-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

.ventures-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.ventures-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.ventures-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.ventures-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* Filter chips */
.ventures-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
}

.filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.filter-count {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-count {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Cards grid */
.ventures-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* Individual card */
.venture-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base),
                opacity 400ms ease,
                filter 400ms ease;
}

.venture-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

/* Hidden state for filtering */
.venture-card.is-hidden {
    display: none;
}

.venture-card.is-fading {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.98);
}

/* Featured card — Dream Decor */
.venture-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-soft) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.venture-card--featured .venture-name {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.venture-card--featured .venture-role {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.venture-card--featured .venture-meta {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.venture-card--featured .venture-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.venture-card--featured:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.32);
}

/* Featured flag */
.featured-flag {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-5);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Card icon */
.venture-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: background var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.venture-card:hover .venture-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
}

/* Role label */
.venture-role {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* Name */
.venture-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* Featured card name larger */
.venture-card--featured .venture-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Meta line */
.venture-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.venture-meta:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.venture-meta i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.8em;
    width: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* =================================================
   11. LEGACY / 113 YEARS TIMELINE SECTION
   ================================================= */
.legacy {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.legacy-bg::before {
    /* Vintage paper-style dotted texture */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.legacy-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(150px);
}

.legacy-glow--gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    opacity: 0.14;
}

.legacy-glow--blue {
    background: #1e3a5f;
    bottom: -15%;
    left: -10%;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.legacy .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.legacy-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

.legacy-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.legacy-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.legacy-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.legacy-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ----- Timeline ----- */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}

/* Vertical center line */
.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3) 5%,
        var(--color-gold) 50%,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3) 95%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Each timeline item */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-item--left {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.timeline-item--right {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Dot */
.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.dot-inner {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-item:hover .dot-inner {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Current chapter pulse */
.timeline-dot--current {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.timeline-dot--current .dot-inner {
    background: var(--color-navy);
}

.dot-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0;   }
}

/* Card */
.timeline-card {
    position: relative;
    width: calc(50% - var(--space-7));
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-card {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Connector arrow from card to dot */
.timeline-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
}

.timeline-item--left .timeline-card::before {
    right: -10px;
    border-width: 10px 0 10px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.timeline-item--right .timeline-card::before {
    left: -10px;
    border-width: 10px 10px 10px 0;
    border-color: transparent rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3) transparent transparent;
}

/* Chapter label */
.timeline-chapter {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* Year badge */
.timeline-year {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.timeline-desc strong {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

/* Floating chapter icon */
.timeline-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-5);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.05);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Featured (current chapter) card */
.timeline-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.timeline-card--featured .timeline-name {
    color: var(--color-white);
}


/* =================================================
   12. ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS SECTION
   ================================================= */
.awards {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.awards::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -200px;
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.awards .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.awards-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

.awards-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.awards-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.awards-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.awards-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* Block sub-title (used by both highlight + awards blocks) */
.block-subtitle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.subtitle-line {
    flex: 0 0 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}

/* Spacing between the two blocks */
.highlights-block { margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }

/* ----- HIGHLIGHTS GRID (5 marquee cards) ----- */
.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

.highlight-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-light) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.highlight-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.highlight-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 100%);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}

.highlight-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.highlight-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.highlight-desc {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Featured highlight — President of India */
.highlight-card--feature {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-soft) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.highlight-card--feature .highlight-tag {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.highlight-card--feature .highlight-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.highlight-card--feature .highlight-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.highlight-card--feature .highlight-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.highlight-card--feature:hover .highlight-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* ----- AWARDS GRID ----- */
.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.award-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.award-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.award-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-navy);
}

.award-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.award-card:hover .award-image img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.award-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    transition: background var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.award-card:hover .award-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.award-year {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.award-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.award-by {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Government / CM-honored variant */
.award-card--gov {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-white) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.award-card--gov .award-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.award-flag {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}


/* =================================================
   13. CORE VALUES SECTION
   ================================================= */
.values {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background ornaments */
.values-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.values-bg::before {
    /* Diagonal gold pinstripes */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.values-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
}

.values-glow--gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    top: 20%;
    left: -8%;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.values-glow--blue {
    background: #1e3a5f;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -8%;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.values .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.values-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
}

.values-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.values-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.values-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ----- Purpose Block (the framed quote) ----- */
.purpose-block {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
    padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-8);
    text-align: center;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.02) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.purpose-block::before,
.purpose-block::after {
    /* Gold corner accents */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.purpose-block::before {
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.purpose-block::after {
    bottom: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
}

.purpose-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.purpose-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.875rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
    max-width: 720px;
    position: relative;
}

.purpose-quote .gold {
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    font-style: normal;
}

.big-quote {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.4em;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.05em;
    margin: 0 0.08em;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

.purpose-divider {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ----- Values Grid (5 pillars) ----- */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

.value-pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-5);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.value-pillar::before {
    /* Gold sweep on hover */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-light) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.value-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.value-pillar:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Number marker */
.value-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-5);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.value-pillar:hover .value-num {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Circle icon */
.value-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.value-pillar:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.value-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.value-desc {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Center pillar emphasis (Happiness — the heart) */
.value-pillar--center {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.02) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.value-pillar--center .value-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}


/* =================================================
   14. TEDx SECTION
   ================================================= */
.tedx {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background watermark */
.tedx-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tedx-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -40px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(10rem, 22vw, 20rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    opacity: 0.04;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    user-select: none;
}

.tedx .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Grid */
.tedx-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: var(--space-9);
    align-items: center;
}

/* ----- Left content ----- */
.tedx-content .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.tedx-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.meta-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.meta-pill i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* TEDx blockquote */
.tedx-quote {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-7);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.quote-mark-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -10px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.tedx-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.quote-cite {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.tedx-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* Text-only secondary CTA */
.btn-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 4px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    transition: color var(--transition-base),
                gap var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-text:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* ----- Right video frame ----- */
.tedx-video-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.frame-shadow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transform: translate(20px, 20px);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.tedx-video-wrap:hover .frame-shadow {
    transform: translate(28px, 28px);
}

.video-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.video-aspect {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.video-aspect iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Video Placeholder / Facade */
.video-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.video-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.video-placeholder:hover .video-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
}

.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #FF0000; /* YouTube Red */
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-placeholder:hover .play-button {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    background: #E60000;
}

.video-fallback {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-4);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7);
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

.video-fallback a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

/* Floating TEDx tag */
.tedx-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -18px;
    left: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.tag-ted {
    color: #E62B1E;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
}

.tag-x {
    color: #E62B1E;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    font-size: 0.75em;
    vertical-align: super;
    margin-left: -2px;
}

.tag-loc {
    padding-left: var(--space-3);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}


/* =================================================
   15. SOCIAL SERVICE SECTION
   ================================================= */
/* Social Image */
.social-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.social-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.social-visual:hover .social-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.social {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.social-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.social-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -180px;
    right: -180px;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.social .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Grid */
.social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
    align-items: center;
}

/* ----- Story card (left) ----- */
.social-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.story-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, #FBFAF5 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.10);
    padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-7) var(--space-6);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top band */
.story-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.story-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.story-since {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Center heart visual */
.story-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.heart-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 70%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.heart-icon::before,
.heart-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.heart-icon::before {
    inset: -10px;
}

.heart-icon::after {
    inset: -22px;
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

.story-card:hover .heart-icon {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-card:hover .heart-icon::before {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.story-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.story-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* Bottom stats */
.story-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.story-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.story-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.875rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.story-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.story-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* Story corner brackets */
.story-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 1;
}

.story-corner--tl {
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.story-corner--br {
    bottom: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
}

/* ----- Right content ----- */
.social-content .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.social-content .lead {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.375rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: var(--lh-snug);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.social-content p {
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.social-content p strong {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

/* Pillar list */
.social-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding-top: var(--space-5);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.social-pillars li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.social-pillars li:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.pillar-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.social-pillars li:hover .pillar-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.social-pillars strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.social-pillars span {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
}


/* =================================================
   16. EDUCATION SECTION
   ================================================= */
.education {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.education::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: -160px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.education .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.edu-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-9);
}

.edu-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.edu-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.edu-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.edu-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ----- Featured IIM Indore card ----- */
.edu-featured {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-7);
    padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-soft) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

.edu-featured::before {
    /* Subtle gold orb */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.edu-featured-image {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.edu-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.edu-featured:hover .edu-featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.edu-featured-body {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.edu-featured-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.edu-featured-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.edu-featured-program {
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.edu-featured-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.badge-rank {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.875rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-black);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-text {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ----- Education grid ----- */
.edu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.edu-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.edu-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.edu-icon {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.edu-card:hover .edu-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.edu-level {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.edu-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.edu-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}

.edu-meta i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

/* ----- Skills block ----- */
.skills-block {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.skill-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: default;
}

.skill-chip i {
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1em;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.skill-chip:hover {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.skill-chip:hover i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}


/* =================================================
   17. CONTACT SECTION
   ================================================= */
.contact {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.contact-bg::before {
    /* Dotted pattern */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.contact-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
}

.contact-glow--gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    top: -10%;
    right: -8%;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.contact-glow--blue {
    background: #1e3a5f;
    bottom: -15%;
    left: -10%;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.contact .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

.contact-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.contact-header .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.contact-intro {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    line-height: var(--lh-loose);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Two-column layout */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: var(--space-7);
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ----- LEFT: Info column ----- */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.info-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.info-card--static {
    cursor: default;
}

.info-card--static:hover {
    transform: none;
}

.info-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.info-card:hover .info-icon {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.info-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.info-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* Social block */
.social-block {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    padding-top: var(--space-5);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.social-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.social-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* ----- RIGHT: Form ----- */
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-row .form-field {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-field label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.required {
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast),
                background var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-field textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.form-field select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23C9A84C' d='M6 8 0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
}

.form-field input.invalid,
.form-field select.invalid,
.form-field textarea.invalid {
    border-color: #D9534F;
    background: rgba(217, 83, 79, 0.04);
}

/* Status box */
.form-status {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding: 0;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.form-status.is-visible {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.form-status.is-success {
    background: rgba(46, 160, 67, 0.1);
    color: #1e7e34;
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 160, 67, 0.3);
}

.form-status.is-error {
    background: rgba(217, 83, 79, 0.1);
    color: #c9302c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 83, 79, 0.3);
}

/* Submit button — extends btn-primary */
.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.form-submit:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none !important;
}

.submit-spinner {
    display: none;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.25);
    border-top-color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

.form-submit.is-sending .submit-text,
.form-submit.is-sending i {
    display: none;
}

.form-submit.is-sending .submit-spinner {
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Privacy line */
.form-privacy {
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-privacy i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 4px;
}


/* =================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ================================================= */
.footer {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-navy-deep);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: var(--space-10) 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top gold hairline */
.footer-rule {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6) 30%,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6) 70%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Top column grid */
.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* ----- Brand column ----- */
.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ----- Standard footer column ----- */
.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Nav links */
.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast),
                padding-left var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding-left: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    width: var(--space-2);
}

/* Contact list */
.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    word-break: break-word;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Social column */
.footer-follow-line {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-social {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-social:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

/* ----- Bottom bar ----- */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-credit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.credit-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
}

/* ----- Back-to-Top button ----- */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: var(--space-5);
    bottom: var(--space-5);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 90;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}


/* =================================================
   19. SCROLL ANIMATIONS (Intersection Observer)
   ================================================= */
[data-animate] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

[data-animate].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children inside hero */
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms;   }
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 360ms; }
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 480ms; }
.hero [data-animate]:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 600ms; }


/* =================================================
   20. ACCESSIBILITY — Reduced Motion
   ================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}