:root {
  --maroon:#a12629;
  --maroon-dark: #a12629 ;
  --maroon-mid: #8c1a1d;
  --maroon-light: #a52a2a;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c96e;
  --gold-pale: #f5e8bb;
  --white: #fff;
  --off-white: #faf8f5;
  --gray-100: #f4f1ee;
  --gray-200: #e8e2dc;
  --rg-ink: #241b16;
  --rg-muted: #7a6f63;
  --rg-line: #ddd3c4;
   --rg-ink: #241b16;
  --rg-muted: #7a6f63;
  --rg-line: #ddd3c4;
   --dor-red: #8c191c;
    --dor-red-dark: #8C0F22;
    --dor-red-glow: #FF3B4E;
    --dor-black: #161513;
    --dor-white: #FFFFFF;
    --dor-off: #FAF8F7;
    --dor-grey: #7A716C;
    --dor-line: #ECE5E2;
    --dor-radius: 14px;
  --text: #1c1c1c;
  --muted: #2f2f2f;
  --border: rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.11);
  --font-serif: "EB Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
   --white:#ffffff;
    --paper:#FBF9F7;
    --red:#C8102E;
    --red-dark:#8C0F26;
    --red-light:#FDEBEC;
    --ink:#1B1B1B;
    --gray:#6B6B6B;
    --line:#E7DEDD;
}
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
/** {*/
/*    outline: 1px solid red;*/
/*}*/
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
   overflow-x: hidden;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
}
h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
}
h2{
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
p {
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
/* ═══ TOP BAR ═══ */
#top-bar {
  background: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  /*padding: 6px 0;*/
  padding-inline:40px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
#top-bar a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
#top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
#top-bar span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.top-contact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-social {
  display: flex;
  /*gap: 10px;*/
}
.top-social a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.top-social a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: scale(1.2);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

/* ═══ NAVBAR ═══ */
#main-navbar {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  /* z-index: 1060; */
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s,
    background 0.3s;
}
@media (min-width: 990px) {
  #main-navbar {
    z-index: 1060;
  }
}
#main-navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.18);
  background: #fff;
}
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.navbar-brand img{
    width:350px;
}
@media (max-width: 990px) {
 .navbar-brand img{
    width:280px;
}
#main-navbar {


  position: revert;


}
}
.brand-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Desktop nav links */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  padding: 10px 11px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Hover: filled background pill */
.navbar-nav .nav-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px 2px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link::before,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}
.navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Chevron icon on dropdown triggers */
.nav-has-dd::after {
  content: "\f282";
  font-family: "Bootstrap-icons";
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-left: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .nav-has-dd::after,
.nav-item.dropdown.show .nav-has-dd::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  border: none;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  min-width: 210px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  animation: ddFadeIn 0.2s ease both;
}
@keyframes ddFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}
.dropdown-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.dropdown-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--maroon);
  transition: width 0.2s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--maroon);
  padding-left: 26px;
}
.dropdown-item:hover::before {
  width: 4px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}
.ham {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 26px;
}
.ham span {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.35s;
}

/* Offcanvas */
.offcanvas {
  z-index: 9999;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--maroon) !important;
  max-width: 310px;
}
.offcanvas-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon));
  color: #fff;
}
.offcanvas-header .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1);
}
.offcanvas .mob-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.offcanvas .mob-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
  background: var(--gray-100);
  padding-left: 26px;
}
.offcanvas .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.offcanvas .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--maroon);
  background: var(--gray-100);
}
.offcanvas .accordion-body {
  padding: 0;
}
.offcanvas .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mob-sub a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 32px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.mob-sub a:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
  padding-left: 38px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
}

/* Register CTA in nav */
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--maroon) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.25s !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--maroon) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--maroon) !important;
}
.nav-cta::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ═══ HERO SLIDER ═══ */
#hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition:
    opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-slide.exit {
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Maroon gradient overlay */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(80, 0, 0, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.78) 45%,
    rgba(160, 30, 30, 0.45) 75%,
    rgba(200, 60, 40, 0.2) 100%
  );
}

/* Research pattern canvas */
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-content.animating .hc-tag,
.hero-content.animating .hc-title,
.hero-content.animating .hc-sub,
.hero-content.animating .hc-btns {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}
.hc-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: white;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s 0.1s,
    transform 0.5s 0.1s;
}
.hc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s 0.22s,
    transform 0.55s 0.22s;
}
.hc-title em {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-style: normal;
}
.hc-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s 0.35s,
    transform 0.5s 0.35s;
}
.hc-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s 0.48s,
    transform 0.5s 0.48s;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--maroon);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}
.btn-hero-outline {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── CONFLUENCE HIGHLIGHTER (visible on all screens) ── */
.conf-strip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: clamp(170px, 18vw, 230px);
}
.conf-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    170deg,
    var(--maroon-dark) 0%,
    #8b0000 60%,
    #6e0000 100%
  );
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 0;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 88%, 50% 100%, 0 88%);
  padding: 22px 16px 36px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: -6px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: ribbonGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ribbonGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: -6px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      -6px 0 50px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45),
      -2px 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  }
}
.conf-ribbon-badge {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  animation: badgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.07);
  }
}
.conf-ribbon h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.conf-ribbon p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.conf-ribbon a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  animation: ctaPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
  }
}
.conf-ribbon a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--maroon);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Slider controls */
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.hero-arrow.prev {
  left: 20px;
}
.hero-arrow.nxt {
  right: calc(clamp(170px, 18vw, 230px) + 16px);
}
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.slide-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  padding: 0;
}
.slide-dot.on {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Progress bar */
.slide-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ═══ STATS BAND (below hero) ═══ */
#stats-band {
  /* background: var(--maroon-dark); */
  padding: 0;
}
.stats-container {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 15px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    background-image:url(https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/06/86/47/70/360_F_686477085_10ilI3WljyMSMfqGbHeSgWGaac83kHc1.jpg);
  /*background: white;*/
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--maroon-dark) 0%,
    var(--maroon-mid) 100%
  ); */
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 0;
}
.stat-cell {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.stat-cell:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.stat-cell + .stat-cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.stat-ico {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.count-up {
  display: inline;
}
.stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon);
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.stat-bar {
  height: 2px;
  background: rgb(195 195 195);
  margin-top: 12px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.2s ease;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* ═══ SHARED SECTION ═══ */
.sec-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.sec-eyebrow::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  max-width: 40px;
}
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.sec-rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 12px 0 28px;
}
.sec-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.more-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.more-link:hover {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--maroon);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.more-link1 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background:white;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  /*display: inline-flex;*/
  /*align-items: center;*/
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.more-link1:hover {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: white;
  border-color:white;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.more-link i {
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.more-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ═══ FUNDING ═══ */
#funding {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Top Left PNG */
#funding::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 290px;
  height: 290px;
  background: url("../images/vecteezy_realistic-blood-cells-3d-style_47530673.png")
    center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.09;
  animation: rotateLeft 90s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Bottom Right PNG */
#funding::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: url("../images/vecteezy_realistic-blood-cells-3d-style_47530673.png")
    center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.08;
  animation: rotateRight 20s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep all content above the background images */
#funding > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes rotateLeft {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes rotateRight {
  from {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #funding::before,
  #funding::after {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    opacity: 0.05;
  }

  #funding::before {
    top: -30px;
    left: -30px;
  }

  #funding::after {
    right: -30px;
    bottom: -30px;
  }
}
.fund-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--maroon);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.fund-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.04), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.fund-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.14);
}
.fund-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.fund-agency {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.fund-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.fund-amt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.fund-pi {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ═══ CFP (auto-slider) ═══ */
#cfp {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.auto-slider-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.auto-slide-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.cfp-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 16px);
  margin-right: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s;
  background: #fff;
}
.cfp-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.13);
  border-color: var(--maroon-light);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.cfp-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon-light));
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cfp-head::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  top: -20px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.cfp-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.cfp-head h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.cfp-body {
  padding: 18px;
}
.cfp-org {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cfp-org strong {
  color: var(--text);
}
.cfp-dates {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.date-box {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.date-box .dl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.date-box .dv {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.cfp-foot {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.cfp-foot a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.cfp-foot a:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.slider-ctrl {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.s-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.s-btn:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-light);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ═══ EVENTS auto-scroll ═══ */
#events {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--maroon);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

#events::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;

  /* background: url("https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5CRJhx0fljcwRk5bwHujK3RVIzUsRT4wFKQ&s") no-repeat center; */
  background-size: contain;

  opacity: 0.06; /* Adjust between 0.03 - 0.10 */

  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;

  animation: bgFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bgFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(15px, -10px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.02);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, 10px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(15px, 20px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.02);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}
#events .sec-title {
  color: #fff;
}
#events .sec-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
#events .sec-eyebrow::after {
  background: var(--gold);
}
#events .sec-rule {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}
#events .sec-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

.autoscroll-box {
  height: 370px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.autoscroll-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--maroon-dark));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.autoscroll-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ev-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.ev-item:hover {
  padding-left: 8px;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}
.ev-date {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 8px;
  min-width: 54px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.ev-item:hover .ev-date {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}
.ev-day {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ev-mon {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ev-info h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.ev-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.ev-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  display: block;
}

/* ═══ PARTNERS — infinite marquee ═══ */
#partners {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.partner-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 14px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  min-width: 140px;
  height: 64px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.partner-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ═══ NOTIFICATIONS auto-scroll ═══ */
#notif-news {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #c53030;
}
.notif-panel {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.notif-panel-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon-mid));
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.notif-panel-head h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.notif-scroll-box {
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.notif-scroll-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, #fff);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.notif-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.notif-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.notif-row:hover {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.notif-ico {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.notif-row h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.notif-row span {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.n-badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ═══ BLOGS auto-scroll ═══ */
.blog-panel {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.blog-panel-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a, #1a1a1a);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.blog-panel-head h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-scroll-box {
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
}
.blog-scroll-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, #fff);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.blog-row:hover {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.blog-thumb {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--maroon-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.blog-row:hover .blog-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
}
.blog-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}
.blog-row h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 3px 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ═══ NEWS horizontal slider ═══ */
#news-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
 
}
.news-section1 {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.news-section1::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.85), rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.85)),
        url("https://img.magnific.com/free-photo/hercules-hall-surrounded-by-greenery-sunlight-daytime-munich-germany_181624-17876.jpg?semt=ais_hybrid&w=740&q=80") center/cover no-repeat;
    /*opacity: 0.12; */
    /* Background image visibility */
    z-index: -1;
}

.news-section1 > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.blog-section1{
  background:white;
}
.news-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.news-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.blog-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.news-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 16px);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.35s;
  position: relative;
}
.news-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.news-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.13);
}
/* .news-thumb {
  height: 155px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
} */
.news-thumb {
  position: relative;
  /* width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 18px; */
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.news-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Animated gradient overlay */
.news-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    rgb(158, 32, 36) 0%,
    rgb(244 241 238 / 1%) 45%,
    rgba(90, 10, 30, 0.18) 100%
  ); */
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.news-thumb:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumb::after {
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.2);
}
.news-card:hover .news-thumb {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.news-body {
  padding: 18px;
}
.news-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon);
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.news-body h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.news-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.news-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.news-thumb1 {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 3rem;
}
.slider-nav-btn {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.slider-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-light);
}
/* ═══ FAQ ═══ */
#faq {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faq-btn:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.faq-btn.open {
  color: var(--maroon);
  background: var(--gray-100);
}
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.faq-btn.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-ans {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-ans.open {
  max-height: 300px;
}
.faq-ans-inner {
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ═══ FOOTER ═══ */
#footer {
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}
#footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
#footer a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  /* display: block; */
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.quick-links a {
  display: block;
}
.connect-us a {
  display: block;
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
#footer a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}
#footer p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-right: 12px !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s !important;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 0;
  margin-top: 44px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* ═══ ANIMATIONS / UTILS ═══ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s ease,
    transform 0.65s ease;
}
.fade-up.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
#backTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: #e16a6d;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
#backTop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
#backTop:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
  }
  .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.69rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-stage {
    min-height: 75vh;
  }
  .conf-strip {
    width: clamp(130px, 30vw, 190px);
  }
  .conf-ribbon h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .conf-ribbon p {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .hero-arrow.nxt {
    right: calc(clamp(130px, 30vw, 190px)+10px);
  }
  .cfp-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(85% - 12px);
  }
  .news-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(80% - 12px);
  }
  .stat-cell + .stat-cell::before {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-stage {
    min-height: 65vh;
  }
  .conf-strip {
    width: 120px;
  }
  .conf-ribbon {
    padding: 14px 10px 28px;
  }
  .conf-ribbon h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .conf-ribbon p {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-arrow.nxt {
    right: 130px;
  }
  .cfp-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(92% - 8px);
  }
  .news-card {
    flex: 0 0 92%;
  }
}

#events .section-heading {
  color: #fff;
}
#events .section-label {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
#events .section-divider {
  background: var(--gold);
}
#events .section-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.event-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(146, 146, 146, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.event-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.event-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.event-date-box {
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-width: 56px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 4px;
}
.event-date-box .eday {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.event-date-box .emon {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:white;
}
.event-info h6 {
  /* color: var(--maroon); */
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.event-info span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.event-info .event-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.events-wrapper {
  height: 410px; /* Show approximately 5 cards */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.events-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.event-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.funding-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: red;
}
.footer-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-right: 12px;
}
.site-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.section-more-link {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.section-more-link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: rgb(163, 163, 163);
}
.maruee-mar {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── NOTIFICATION ── */
#notifications {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
#notifications {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  /* background: #fff; */
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Background PNG */
#notifications::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 30%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;

  background: url("https://png.pngtree.com/png-clipart/20220922/original/pngtree-hand-holding-megaphone-illustration-png-image_8627831.png")
    no-repeat center;
  background-size: contain;

  opacity: 0.2; /* Low opacity */
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;

  animation: floatNotice 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatNotice {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  25% {
    transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 8px)) translateX(5px) rotate(-2deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(10px) rotate(2deg);
  }
  75% {
    transform: translateY(calc(-50% + 8px)) translateX(5px) rotate(-1deg);
  }
}

/* Hide on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #notifications::before {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    left: -50px;
    opacity: 0.05;
  }
}
.notif-item {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #8000001f;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.notif-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.notif-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.notif-icon {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.notif-item h6 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.notif-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.notif-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.notif-panel {
  height: 410px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.notif-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.notif-item {
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #8000001f;
}

/* ── INNER BANNER ── */
.inner-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #8b191c;
}
.inner-banner-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.inner-banner-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.28;
  filter: saturate(0.6);
}
.inner-banner-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    rgb(140 26 29) 0%,
    rgb(127 23 30 / 68%) 55%,
    rgb(140 26 29 / 38%) 100%
  );
}
.inner-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.breadcrumb-custom {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb-custom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb-custom a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.breadcrumb-custom .sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.inner-banner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.inner-banner h1 em {
  /* color: var(--gold); */
  font-style: normal;
}
.inner-banner .sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* animated underline on banner title */
.inner-banner h1::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  transition: width 1s 0.4s ease;
}
.inner-banner h1.animated::after {
  width: 80px;
}

/* particle dots in banner */
.banner-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bdot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: bdot-float linear infinite;
}
@keyframes bdot-float {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  80% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-160px);
  }
}

/* ── LEADERSHIP MESSAGES ── */
.msg-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(123, 26, 42, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.msg-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(123, 26, 42, 0.16);
}
.msg-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
}
.msg-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.msg-card:hover .msg-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.msg-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(90, 10, 30, 0.7) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.msg-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.msg-body {
  padding: 28px;
}
.msg-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.msg-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.msg-quote {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.msg-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -4px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.msg-readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.msg-readmore:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-dark);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ── DOCUMENTS (PDF links) ── */
.doc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.doc-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s,
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.doc-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(123, 26, 42, 0.1);
}
.doc-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(123, 26, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--crimson);
}
.doc-icon-wrap i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--crimson);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap i {
  color: #fff;
}
.doc-info h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--body);
}
.doc-info p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.doc-dl {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.doc-card:hover .doc-dl {
  color: var(--crimson-dark);
}

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s ease,
    transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s ease,
    transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s ease,
    transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
[data-delay="1"] {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
[data-delay="2"] {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
[data-delay="3"] {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
[data-delay="4"] {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}
[data-delay="5"] {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}
[data-delay="6"] {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.sec-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
/* .sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
} */
.sec-title span {
  color: var(--crimson);
}
.sec-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}
section {
  padding: 52px 0;
}
section.alt-bg {
  /* background: var(--off-white); */
  background-image: url(https://html.xpressbuddy.com/edubost/assets/img/bg/campus-bg.jpg);
}
.alt-bg1{
    background:var(--maroon);
}
.about-university {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.67),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65)
    ),
    url("https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/modern-simple-line-pattern-vector-260nw-2625539629.jpg");

  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.about-university {
  /* background:#faf9f8; */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #8d0f25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.about-gallery {
  position: relative;
  height: 550px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-box {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Black Overlay */
.image-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.image-box:hover::after {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* First Image */
.img-one {
  width: 250px;
  height: 430px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-105%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Second Image */
.img-two {
  top: 0;
  width: 250px;
  height: 400px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(5%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-gallery {
    height: 450px;
  }

  .img-one {
    width: 180px;
    height: 320px;
    transform: translateX(-90%);
  }

  .img-two {
    width: 180px;
    height: 380px;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-gallery {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .image-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 250px;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto;
    margin: auto;
  }
}
/* .about-gallery{
position:relative;
min-height:540px;
}

.about-gallery img{
object-fit:cover;
border-radius:8px;
box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
transition:.4s;
}

.about-gallery img:hover{
transform:translateY(-8px);
}

.img-one{
width:48%;
position:absolute;
left:0;
top:70px;
}

.img-two{
width:46%;
position:absolute;
right:0;
top:0;
} */

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 48%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 145px;
  height: 145px;
  background: #8d0f25;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: rotateBadge 12s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.experience-badge i {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 28px;
  animation: counter 12s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateBadge {
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

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

.about-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  border: 2px solid #8b191c;
  background: white;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tab-btn:hover,
.tab-btn.active {
  background: #8b191c;
  color: #fff;
}

.info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  background: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.35s;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.info-card i {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #8d0f25;
}

.info-card h5 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.info-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #666;
}

.tab-content {
  /*display: none;*/
  animation: fade 0.4s;
}

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

@keyframes fade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-gallery {
    min-height: 430px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .img-one {
    width: 60%;
  }

  .img-two {
    width: 50%;
  }

  .experience-badge {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-gallery {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .img-one {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
  }

  .img-two {
    display: none;
  }

  .experience-badge {
    left: 80%;
    top: 25%;
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .about-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.rg-section {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* corner ornament, echoes a compass/instrument mark without being literal */
.rg-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rg-line);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.rg-corner--tl {
  top: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  border-right: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.rg-corner--br {
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  border-left: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}

.rg-eyebrow {
  font-family: "Dancing Script", cursive;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rg-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rg-ink);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
}

.rg-title-rule {
  width: 64px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  margin: 1.1rem auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---- Flip card mechanics ---- */
.flip-card {
  background-color: transparent;
  perspective: 1200px;
  height: 250px;
}
.flip-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner,
.flip-card:focus-within .flip-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.flip-card-front,
.flip-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.flip-card-front {
  background-color: var(--cream);
}
.flip-card-back {
  background-color: var(--maroon);
  color: #f4efe6;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.rg-icon-circle {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  transition:
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}
.flip-card:hover .rg-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.rg-goal-title {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rg-ink);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.rg-goal-metric {
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
  color: var(--rg-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.rg-back-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.rg-back-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.rg-back-desc {
  /* font-family:'Source Sans 3', sans-serif; */
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #efe4e0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* grid cell dividers to match the reference's quiet rule lines */
.rg-cell {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rg-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rg-line);
  /* padding: 2.25rem 1rem; */
}
.rg-cell1 {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rg-line);
  /* padding: 2.25rem 1rem; */
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .rg-cell:nth-child(4n) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
  .rg-cell1:nth-child(4n) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .rg-cell1:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
  .rg-cell1 {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rg-line);
  }
}
.rg-row-last .rg-cell {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .flip-card-inner {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Touch fallback: tap to flip */
@media (hover: none) {
  .flip-card-inner {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
}

/* ---------- OVERVIEW ---------- */
.overview-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(63, 16, 23, 0.18);
}
.overview-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.overview-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(63, 16, 23, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
}
.overview-badge .num {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: block;
}
.overview-badge .cap {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--ra-ink);
}
.check-list i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ---------- FACILITIES ---------- */
.facility-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(36, 27, 22, 0.12);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(36, 27, 22, 0.22);
}
.facility-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.facility-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.facility-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(36, 27, 22, 0) 35%,
    rgba(36, 20, 17, 0.88) 100%
  );
}
.facility-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.facility-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.facility-body h3 {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.facility-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #e8ddd2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s ease,
    opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.facility-card:hover .facility-body p {
  max-height: 80px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

/* ---------- INFRASTRUCTURE ---------- */
  .infra-section{
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon));
    color:#f4efe6;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .infra-section::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0, transparent 40%),
                       radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0, transparent 40%);
  }
  .infra-section .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .infra-stat{ text-align:center; padding: 1.2rem .5rem; }
  .infra-stat i{ font-size:2rem; color: var(--ra-gold); margin-bottom:.6rem; display:inline-block; }
  .infra-stat .count{
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight:800;
    font-size: 2.6rem; line-height:1; color:#fff;
  }
  .infra-stat .label{ font-size:.9rem; color:#e6d7cb; margin-top:.4rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
  .infra-divider{ border-color: rgba(244,239,230,.15); }

  


  .conference-highlight{
    background:var(--maroon);
}

.conference-card{

    background:var(--maroon);
    border-radius:25px;
    overflow:hidden;
    /* box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.08); */
    transition:.4s;
    /* border:1px solid #ececec; */

}

.conference-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-8px);

}

.conference-image{

    height:100%;
    min-height:420px;
    overflow:hidden;

}

.conference-image img{

    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:.6s;

}

.conference-card:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

.conference-body{

    padding:45px;

}

.conference-tag{

    display:inline-block;
    background:#f8e8ea;
    color:#7A1F2B;
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.conference-body h2{

    /*font-size:2.3rem;*/
    /*font-weight:700;*/
    margin-bottom:20px;
    color:#fafafa;

}

.conference-body p{

    color:#d3d3d3;
    line-height:1.9;
    margin-bottom:30px;

}

.conference-details{

    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:25px;
    margin-bottom:35px;

}

.conference-details div{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    color:#ececec;
    font-weight:500;

}

.conference-details i{

    color:#ebebeb;
    font-size:20px;

}

/* PDF BUTTONS */

.pdf-row{

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:20px;

}

.pdf-box{

    background:#fafafa;
    border-left:5px solid #7A1F2B;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:22px;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#222;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;

    transition:.35s;

}

.pdf-box:hover{

    background:#7A1F2B;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-6px);

}

.pdf-box:hover small,
.pdf-box:hover i{

    color:#fff;

}

.pdf-box i{

    font-size:42px;
    color:#7A1F2B;
    transition:.35s;

}

.pdf-box h5{

    margin:0;
    font-weight:700;

}

.pdf-box small{

    color:#666;
    transition:.35s;

}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

.conference-image{

    min-height:280px;

}

.conference-body{

    padding:35px;

}

.conference-body h2{

    font-size:1.9rem;

}

}

@media(max-width:767px){

.pdf-row{

    grid-template-columns:1fr;

}

.conference-body{

    padding:25px;

}

.conference-body h2{

    font-size:1.6rem;

}

.conference-details{

    flex-direction:column;
    gap:15px;

}

}
/*=========================================
  RESEARCH NEWSLETTER
=========================================*/

.research-newsletter-section{
    background:#f8f9fa;
      border-radius:20px;
}

.research-newsletter{

    position:relative;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:50px;

    padding:40px;

    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
background-image: url(https://img.magnific.com/premium-vector/abstract-dotted-wave-flow-white-background_263945-6825.jpg?w=360);
    /* background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(77,15,18,.80),rgba(77,15,18,.80)),
    url("https://media.istockphoto.com/id/2163090448/photo/illuminating-excellence-the-standout-innovator.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=N4ISEAYTP2QjQUMU_P7rVdRMwm55gUem4npPdgu61rM="); */

    background-size:contain;
    background-position:center;
}

/* Decorative Overlay */

.research-newsletter::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    background:
    radial-gradient(circle at right,
    rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    transparent 60%);
}

/* Content */

.research-newsletter-content{

    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:700px;
}

.research-newsletter-tag{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;

    padding:8px 16px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);

    color:#080808;

    border-radius:50px;

    font-size:.9rem;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
}

.research-newsletter-title{

    color:#8d2121;

    font-size:2.4rem;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.research-newsletter-text{

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);

    font-size:1.05rem;

    line-height:1.8;

    max-width:650px;
}

/* Buttons */

.research-newsletter-buttons{

    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    display:flex;
    /* flex-direction:column; */
    gap:18px;

    min-width:260px;
}


.research-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;

  padding: 15px 25px;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 600;

  border-radius: 10px;

  transition: 0.35s;
}

.research-btn-primary {
  background: var(--maroon);

  color: #ffffff;
}
.research-btn-committee{
   background: white;

  color: var(--maroon);

}
.research-btn-primary:hover {
  background: rgb(172, 169, 169);

  color: white;

  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.research-btn-committee:hover{
background: rgb(204, 204, 204);

  color: white;

  transform: translateY(-4px);

}
.research-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;

  color: #fff;

  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.research-btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;

  color: #7d1319;

  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/*=========================
 Responsive
=========================*/

@media (max-width:991px){

.research-newsletter{

    flex-direction:column;

    text-align:center;

    padding:45px 35px;
}

.research-newsletter-content{

    max-width:100%;
}

.research-newsletter-buttons{

    width:100%;

    min-width:100%;
}

.research-btn{

    width:100%;
}

.research-newsletter-title{

    font-size:2rem;
}

}

@media (max-width:576px){

.research-newsletter{

    padding:35px 25px;
}

.research-newsletter-title{

    font-size:1.7rem;
}

.research-newsletter-text{

    font-size:.95rem;
}

}
/* ===== VISION & mISSION ===== */
.mission-section{
    width:80%;
    margin-top:140px;
}
.vision-section{
    margin-top:130px;
overflow:hidden;
}

.vision-left{

height:100%;
padding:70px 50px;
background:var(--maroon);
color:#fff;
display:flex;
flex-direction:column;
justify-content:center;
position:relative;
}

.vision-left::before{

content:"";
position:absolute;
inset:0;
background:radial-gradient(circle at top right,
rgba(255,255,255,.08),
transparent 60%);
}

.vision-left>*{
position:relative;
z-index:2;
}

.section-small{

letter-spacing:4px;
font-size:12px;
text-transform:uppercase;
color:#d6d6d6;
}

.vision-left span{
color:#ffc72c;
}

.vision-right{
display:flex;
justify-content:center;
/* align-items:center; */
flex-direction:column;
background:#f7f2e7;
padding:10px;
position:relative;
min-height:500px;
}
.vision-right{
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.content-area{
    flex:1;
}
.center-circle{

position:absolute;
left:-60px;
top:50%;
transform:translateY(-50%);
width:80px;
height:80px;
border-radius:50%;
background:#fff;
border:6px solid #ffc72c;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
justify-content:center;
font-size:32px;
box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
z-index:5;
}

.info-box{

background:#fff;
border-radius:15px;
padding:22px;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
gap:20px;
/* margin-bottom:25px; */
cursor:pointer;
transition:.35s;
box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
border:2px solid transparent;
}

.info-box:hover{

transform:translateX(10px);
}

.info-box.active{

background:#ebd8a3;
border-color:#ebd598;
}

.icon{

width:60px;
height:60px;
border-radius:50%;
background:#fff;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
justify-content:center;
font-size:28px;
flex-shrink:0;
}

.content-area{

background:#fff;
padding:30px;
border-radius:15px;
box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.content-area ul{

margin:0;
padding-left:20px;
transition:.3s;
}

.content-area li{
font-weight:500;
margin-bottom:14px;
font-size:16px;
line-height:1.7;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

.vision-left{
padding:50px 35px;
}

.vision-right{
padding:35px;
}

.center-circle{

position:relative;
left:auto;
top:auto;
transform:none;
margin:0 auto 35px;
}

.info-box:hover{

transform:none;
}

}

@media(max-width:576px){

.vision-left{
padding:40px 25px;
}

.vision-right{
padding:25px;
}

.info-box{

flex-direction:column;
text-align:center;
}

.content-area{
padding:20px;
}

}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Why Choose One
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.why-choose-one {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 0 0;
  background-color: #f7f7f5;
  z-index: 1;
}
.research-container{
    width:80%;
}
.why-choose-one__left {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 100px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-choose-one__shape-1 {
  position: absolute;
  left: 170px;
  bottom: -100px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.why-choose-one__shape-1 img {
  width: auto;
}

.why-choose-one__left .section-title {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-top: -6px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-choose-one__text {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 32px;
}

.why-choose-one__count-box {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.why-choose-one__count-single {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #efefeb;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bafakhy-primary);
  padding: 34px 30px 33px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-choose-one__counter-shape-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: -1;
}

.why-choose-one__counter-shape-1 img {
  width: auto;
}

.why-choose-one__count-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-choose-one__count-icon span {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 58px;
  color: var(--bafakhy-base);
  transition: all 500ms linear;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.why-choose-one__count-single:hover .why-choose-one__count-icon span {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.why-choose-one__count-content {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.why-choose-one__count {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-choose-one__count h3 {
  font-size: 45px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 45px;
}

.why-choose-one__count-plus {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 40px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  color: var(--bafakhy-black);
  position: relative;
  top: 7px;
}

.why-choose-one__count-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 27px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  font-family: var(--bafakhy-font-two);
  margin-top: 9px;
}

.why-choose-one__points {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}

.why-choose-one__points li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-choose-one__points li + li {
  margin-top: 42px;
}
.why-choose-one__points-icon img {
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
}
.why-choose-one__points-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 82px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 82px;
  background-color: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-choose-one__points-icon span {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 41px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 500ms linear;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.why-choose-one__points li:hover .why-choose-one__points-icon span {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.why-choose-one__points-content {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-left: 25px;
}

.why-choose-one__points-content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 33px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-choose-one__right {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-left: 40px;
  margin-right: -300px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-choose-one__img {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}

.why-choose-one__img img {
  /* width: 100%; */
}

.why-choose-one__experience-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  left: -70px;
  max-width: 430px;
  width: 100%;
}

.why-choose-one__experience-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: -20px;
  left: 70px;
  bottom: -20px;
  background-color: white;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0%, 90% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.why-choose-one__experience {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--maroon);
  padding: 26px 40px 25px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0%, 90% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.why-choose-one__experience-count {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-choose-one__experience-count h3 {
  font-size: 60px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 70px;
  color: white;
}

.why-choose-one__experience-count-plus {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 70px;
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--bafakhy-font-two);
  top: 11px;
  position: relative;
}

.why-choose-one__experience-count-text {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 33px;
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--bafakhy-font-two);
  padding-left: 27px;
  margin-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}

.why-choose-one__experience-count-text::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: white;
}

/* DOWNLOADS */
.doc-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgb(235, 235, 235);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.doc-row:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(110, 15, 38, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.doc-row .doc-serial {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: red;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--maroon);
  color: transparent;
  min-width: 56px;
}
.doc-row .doc-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.doc-row .doc-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.doc-row .btn-download {
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
}
.doc-row .btn-download:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  border-color: var(--maroon-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .doc-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .doc-row .btn-download {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.notch-image-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .notch-image-col {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 3rem;
  }
}
.notch-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.notch-image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: 20px 0 0 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.notch-image-wrap img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  clip-path: polygon(58px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 58px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: block;
}
/* ===== DIAGONAL BANNER (eyebrow + heading + CTA + angled image) ===== */
.diagonal-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
}
.diagonal-banner .row {
  min-height: 300px;
}
.diagonal-banner .text-col {
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .diagonal-banner .text-col {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
}
.diagonal-banner .eyebrow {
  color: var(--blush);
}
.diagonal-banner h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
.diagonal-banner .img-col {
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(16% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 340px;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .diagonal-banner .img-col {
    clip-path: none;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}
.diagonal-banner .img-col::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(71, 10, 25, 0.6),
    rgba(71, 10, 25, 0.05)
  );
}
.diagonal-banner .icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: -34px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  z-index: 3;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .diagonal-banner .icon-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

/*==============================
Open Book Layout
===============================*/

.research-book-section {
  /* background:#f8f5f2; */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-subtitle {
  color: #7b1e1e;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.book-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #651616;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.book-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  color: #666;
}

.research-book {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;

  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.book-page {
  flex: 1;
  background: #fffdf8;
  padding: 30px 50px;
  min-height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* curved outer corners */

.left-page {
  border-radius: 18px 0 0 18px;

  /* box-shadow:
    inset -20px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.05),
    inset 0 0 80px rgba(122,27,27,.03); */
}

.right-page {
  border-radius: 0 18px 18px 0;

  /* box-shadow:
    inset 20px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.05),
    inset 0 0 80px rgba(122,27,27,.03); */
}

/* page texture */

.book-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    transparent,
    transparent 31px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.045) 32px
  );

  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* heading */

.book-page h3 {
  color: #7b1e1e;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  /* text-align:center; */
  position: relative;
}

/* .book-page h3::after{

    content:"";
    width:70px;
    height:3px;
    background:#7b1e1e;

    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    bottom:-12px;
} */

/* spine */

.book-spine {
  width: 6px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    #5a0f0f,
    #8d2b2b,
    #f2d6b8,
    #8d2b2b,
    #5a0f0f
  );

  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.book-spine::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* list */

.book-page ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.book-page li {
  padding: 14px 0 14px 34px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(122, 27, 27, 0.18);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.book-page li:last-child {
  border: none;
}

.book-page li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #7b1e1e;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.book-page li:hover {
  color: #7b1e1e;
  transform: translateX(8px);
}


 .badge-line{
    display:flex; gap: 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
 .badge-line .stat b{
    /* font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; */
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--maroon);
    display:block;
  }
  .badge-line .stat span{
    /* font-size: 0.8rem; */
    /* color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .section-alt{
      background-color:var(--off-white);
  }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
 .research-book {
  display: block;
 
}
.mission-section{
    width:100%;
}
.center-circle{
    display:none;
}
.research-container{
    width:100%;
}
.why-choose-one__img img{
    width:100%;
}
.why-choose-one__shape-1 img{
    display:none;
}
.why-choose-one__experience-box{
    top:60px;
    max-width:330px;

}
.why-choose-one__experience-count h3{
    font-size:28px;
}
.why-choose-one__experience-count-plus{
     font-size:28px;
     top:0;
}
.badge-line .stat b {
    font-size:1.2rem;
}
.why-choose-one__right{
    margin-right:0px;
}
}

    /* ---------- Research Areas (Health / AI) ---------- */
    #areas{
      
    }
  .area-card{
    background-image: url(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQx6Ny-Ld3WSxvxXpMSUP2QfC6GC96sX4wVWdd6Sj20PVlNk_TY_WEBAsM&s=10);
   /* background-color:#faf8f5; */
   background-repeat:no-repeat;
    border:1px solid rgb(230, 230, 230);
    border-radius:13px;
    height:100%;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .area-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -18px rgba(74,14,23,0.35);
  }
  .area-card-head{
    background: var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:1rem;
  }
  .area-card-head h3{
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    /* font-size:22px; */
    font-weight:600;
  }
  /* .area-card-head.alt{ background: var(--maroon); } */
  .area-icon{
    width:48px; height:48px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius:50%;
    font-size:1.3rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .area-card-body{ padding: 1.8rem; }
  .area-card-body ul{ padding-left:1.1rem; margin-bottom:0; }
  .area-card-body li{ margin-bottom:0.5rem; color: var(--ink-600); }
  .area-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    background: #ededed;
    color: var(--maroon);
    padding:0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin:0.2rem 0.3rem 0 0;
  }

  /* ---------- Labs & Infrastructure ---------- */
 .labs-section {
    position: relative;
    background: url("https://www.news-medical.net/images/appnotes/ImageForAppNote_5166_17219167727185418.jpg") center center/cover no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.labs-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.89); /* Dark overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

.labs-section > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
  .labs-section .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold-300); }
  .labs-section .eyebrow::before{ background: var(--gold-300); }
  .labs-section .section-title{ color:#fff; }
  .labs-section .section-intro{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
  .lab-list{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem 2rem;
  }
  @media (max-width:767px){ .lab-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .lab-list li{
    display:flex;
    gap:0.9rem;
    align-items:flex-start;
    padding:0.9rem 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  }
  .lab-list li i{
    color: #d5ba6a;
    font-size:1.1rem;
    margin-top:0.2rem;
  }
  .lab-list li strong{ display:block; color:#fff; font-size:1rem; }
  .lab-list li span{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size:0.92rem; }

  /* ---------- Thrust Areas ---------- */
  .thrust-list{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
  }
  .thrust-list li{
    position:relative;
    padding: 1.1rem 0 1.1rem 2.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(233, 233, 233);
  }
  .thrust-list li:first-child{ border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .thrust-list li::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0; top:1.45rem;
    width:12px; height:12px;
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-radius:50%;
  }
  .thrust-list li h4{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:0.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
  }
  .thrust-list li p{
    color: var(--ink-600);
    margin-bottom:0;
    font-size:0.95rem;
  }

  
  /*=========================
 Active Projects
=========================*/

.active-projects{
    background:#faf8f5;
}

.section-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#0d6efd15;
    color:var(--maroon);
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:.85rem;
    font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

.section-title{
    font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);
    font-weight:700;
    color:#12213d;
}

.section-desc{
    color:#6c757d;
    max-width:700px;
    margin:auto;
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* Card */

.project-card{

    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:30px;
    transition:.35s;
    border:1px solid #edf1f5;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    height:100%;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.project-card::before{

    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:6px;
    height:0%;
    background:var(--maroon);
    transition:.4s;

}

.project-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

}

.project-card:hover::before{

    height:100%;

}

.project-top{

    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    /* margin-bottom:25px; */

}

.project-status{

    background:#e8f8ef;
    color:#198754;
    padding:6px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:.82rem;
    font-weight:600;
}

.project-id{

    font-size:.85rem;
    color:#adb5bd;
    font-weight:600;
}

.project-title{
font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size:1rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#16233d;
     margin-top:18px; 
    line-height:1.5;
}

.project-text{
    font-size:0.95rem;
    color:#6c757d;
    line-height:1.8;
    flex-grow:1;
}

.project-meta{

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:15px;
    margin-top:20px;
    padding-top:20px;
    border-top:1px dashed #dee2e6;
}

.project-meta small{

    display:block;
    color:#8b98a7;
    margin-bottom:5px;
}

.project-meta strong{

    color:#12213d;
    font-size:.95rem;
}

.btn-project{

    border:1px solid #0d6efd;
    color:#0d6efd;
    border-radius:50px;
    padding:11px 22px;
    transition:.3s;
    font-weight:600;
}

.btn-project:hover{

    background:#0d6efd;
    color:#fff;
}

.btn-project i{

    margin-left:6px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.btn-project:hover i{

    transform:translateX(5px);

}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:768px){

.project-meta{

grid-template-columns:1fr;

}

.project-card{

padding:25px;

}

.project-title{

font-size:1.2rem;

}

}

/* ---------- PDF Section ---------- */
  .pdf-section{
    background: var(--off-white);
  }
  .pdf-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:4px;
    padding:2rem;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .pdf-icon{
    width:56px; height:56px;
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: white;
    border-radius:8px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.5rem;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
  }
  .btn-maroon{
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-color: var(--maroon-700);
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:2px;
    padding:0.6rem 1.3rem;
  }
  .pdf-card h3{
      font-family:var(--font-sans);
  }
  .btn-maroon:hover{ background: var(--maroon-900); border-color: var(--maroon-900); color:#fff; }
  .btn-outline-maroon{
    border:1px solid var(--maroon-700);
    color: var(--maroon-700);
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:2px;
    padding:0.6rem 1.3rem;
    background:transparent;
  }
  .btn-outline-maroon:hover{ background: var(--maroon-700); color:#fff; }
  
   /* ===== Publications ===== */
   /* ===== Skip link ===== */
  .skip-link{
    position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--maroon-900); color:#fff; padding:.6rem 1rem; z-index:2000;
  }
  .skip-link:focus{ left:1rem; top:1rem; }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    background:
     var(--off-white);
    color:#fff;
    padding:6.5rem 0 9rem;
    isolation:isolate;
  }
  .hero::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 0 2px, transparent 2px 34px);
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
  }
  .hero > .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
/* 
  .hero 
  .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-300); } */
.hero h2{
  color:var(--maroon)
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.05;
    margin:.6rem 0 1.1rem;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic;
    /* color:var(--gold-300); */
  }
  .hero p{
    /* max-width:640px; */
    font-size:1.08rem;
  }

  .seal{
    width:120px; height:120px;
    opacity:.9;
  }

  /* ===== Counters (overlap hero) ===== */
  .counters-wrap{
    margin-top:-6rem;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .counter-card{
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:2rem 1.25rem;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-maroon);
    border:1px solid var(--maroon-100);
    height:100%;
    transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  .counter-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 26px 46px -16px rgba(74,8,23,0.4);
  }
  .counter-icon{
    width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:white;
     color:var(--maroon);
    margin:0 auto .9rem;
    font-size:1.4rem;
  }
  .counter-number{
    /* font-family:'Space Grotesk', monospace; */
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.5rem;
    color:white;
    line-height:1;
  }
  .counter-label{
    font-size:.85rem;
    color:white;
    margin-top:.4rem;
    letter-spacing:.03em;
  }

  /* ===== Section shell ===== */
.section-head{
  margin-top:50px;
}
  /* .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:2.75rem; }
  .section-head .eyebrow{ color:var(--maroon-500); }
  .section-head h2{
    font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--maroon-900);
    margin-top:.4rem;
  } */
 

  .bg-alt{ background:var(--off-white); }

  /* ===== Faculty slideshow ===== */
  .faculty-carousel{
    max-width:1120px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 3.25rem;
  }
  .faculty-row{
    display:flex;
    gap:1.75rem;
  }
  .faculty-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:2.25rem 1.6rem 2rem;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(74,8,23,.3);
    border:1px solid #F3DEE3;
    flex:1 1 0;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 26px 46px -18px rgba(74,8,23,.4);
  }
  .faculty-photo{
    width:118px; height:118px;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
    border:5px solid #F3ECE6;
    outline:2px solid #C9A227;
    outline-offset:5px;
    flex:none;
    margin-bottom:1.3rem;
  }
  .faculty-name{
   
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:1.18rem;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:.15rem;
  }
  .faculty-title{
  
    font-size:.7rem;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:.9rem;
  }
  .faculty-pub{
    color:var(--ink-600);
    font-size:.9rem;
    line-height:1.55;
  }
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-indicators{
    position:relative;
    margin-top:2rem;
  }
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target]{
    background-color:var(--maroon);
    width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;
  }
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-prev,
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-next{
    width:44px;height:44px;
    top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-radius:50%;
    opacity:1;
  }
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-prev{ left:0; }
  .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-next{ right:0; }
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .faculty-row{ flex-direction:column; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 767px){
    .faculty-carousel{ padding:0 2.75rem; }
    .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-prev{ left:-8px; }
    .faculty-carousel .carousel-control-next{ right:-8px; }
  }
  .faculty-publication {
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #a50202;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.faculty-publication strong {
    color: #333;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.faculty-publication em {
    font-style: italic;
}
 /* ===== Tables ===== */
  .table-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px -22px rgba(74,8,23,.28);
    border:1px solid var(--maroon-100);
  }
  table.pub-table{ margin-bottom:0; }
  table.pub-table thead th{
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size:.74rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:600;
    border:none;
    padding:1rem .9rem;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  table.pub-table tbody td{
    padding:1rem .9rem;
    vertical-align:middle;
    border-color:#F3ECE6;
    font-size:.93rem;
  }
  table.pub-table tbody tr{ transition:background .25s ease; }
  table.pub-table tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--maroon-100); }
  .pill{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:.28rem .7rem;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:.72rem;
    font-weight:600;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', monospace;
  }
  .pill-granted{ background:#DDF0E1; color:#1E7A3C; }
  .pill-pending{ background:#FBEBC7; color:#9C6B02; }
  .doi-link{ color:var(--maroon-600); font-weight:600; }
  .doi-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-500); }
  
  
/* ===== PEOPLE-RESEARCH ===== */
.hero-people {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--red-deep) 0%,
    var(--red) 62%,
    var(--red) 100%
  );
  color: var(--maroon);
  /* padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem; */
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-people::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 2px,
    transparent 2px 90px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-people::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -90px;
  top: -90px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-people h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.hero-people p.lead {
  /* color: rgba(179, 179, 179, 0.86);
    max-width: 640px;
    font-size: 1.08rem; */
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats .stat-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stats .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Section shell ---------- */
/* .section-shell{ padding: 4.5rem 0; } */
.section-shell {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}
.section-head .kicker {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.section-head .kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  display: inline-block;
}
/* .section-head h2{
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
    margin: .5rem 0 .75rem;
    color: var(--ink);
  } */
/* .section-head p{
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 700px;
  } */

/* ---------- Research Scholar cards ---------- */
.scholar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.28s ease,
    box-shadow 0.28s ease,
    border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.scholar-card:hover,
.scholar-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -18px rgba(161, 29, 46, 0.45);
  border-color: var(--red);
}
.scholar-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.scholar-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(35%);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s ease,
    filter 0.5s ease;
}
.scholar-card:hover .scholar-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}
.scholar-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    rgba(79, 14, 23, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(79, 14, 23, 0) 100%
  );
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.2rem 0.9rem 0.8rem;
  transform: translateY(38%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.scholar-card:hover .scholar-overlay,
.scholar-card:focus-within .scholar-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.scholar-overlay p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.scholar-body {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1.3rem;
}
.scholar-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
   font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}
.scholar-role {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.scholar-field {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
/* ---------- Faculty cards ---------- */
  .faculty-card{
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover, .faculty-card:focus-within{
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -20px rgba(79,14,23,.35);
  }
  .faculty-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; height:3px;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover::before, .faculty-card:focus-within::before{ transform: scaleX(1); }

  .faculty-photo{
    width: 128px; height: 128px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border: 3px solid var(--paper-dim);
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo{ border-color: var(--red); }
  .faculty-photo img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .45s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo img{ transform: scale(1.09) rotate(1deg); }

  .distinguished-seal{
    position:absolute;
    top: 8px; right: 8px;
    width: 30px; height: 34px;
    background: var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 72%, 50% 100%, 0 72%);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color: var(--red-deep);
    font-size: .7rem;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }

  .faculty-card h3{ font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: .15rem; font-family: var(--font-sans);}
  .faculty-designation{
    display:inline-block;
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
  }
  .faculty-dept{ color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .86rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
  .faculty-links a{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    /* width: 32px; height: 32px; */
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0 3px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .faculty-links a:hover{
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
  }


  /* ===== Faculty-Profile page ===== */
  .hero-profile{
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), transparent 85%),
      var(--off-white);
    color:var(--text-light);
    padding:5.5rem 0 0;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-profile::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 0px, rgba(211, 51, 51, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-photo-wrap{
    width:230px; height:230px;
    border-radius:4px;
    padding:6px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#C08A2E,#7A2E3B);
    margin:0 auto;
  }
  .hero-photo{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:2px;
    display:block;
  }
  .hero-profile h1{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.2rem);
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:.2rem;
  }
  .hero-profile .role{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.15rem;
    color:var(--brass-light);
  }
  .hero-profile .affil{
    color:#c8cde0;
    font-size:.95rem;
  }
  .hero-rule{
    width:70px; height:2px; background:var(--brass); border:none; margin:1.1rem auto 1.3rem;
  }
  .hero-rule.left{ margin-left:0; }
 /* seal / social buttons */
  .seal-btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    /* font-family:var(--mono); */
    font-size:.75rem;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--maroon);
    border:1.5px solid rgba(107, 17, 17, 0.35);
    border-radius:3px;
    padding:.5rem .9rem;
    transition:all .2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .seal-btn i{ color:var(--brass-light); font-size:1rem; }
  .seal-btn:hover{
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-color:var(--maroon);
    color:white;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }
  .seal-btn:hover i{ color:var(--ink-deep); }

  /* ===== Ledger strip (signature element) ===== */
  .ledger{
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    margin-top:3rem;
  }
  .ledger-item{
    padding:1.4rem 1rem;
    text-align:center;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    position:relative;
  }
  .ledger-item:last-child{ border-right:none; }
  .ledger-num{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--brass-light);
    line-height:1;
  }
  .ledger-label{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.66rem;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#a9afc4;
    margin-top:.35rem;
    display:block;
  }
 /* ===== Bio ===== */
  .bio-section{ padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .drop-cap::first-letter{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-size:3.8rem;
    font-weight:700;
    float:left;
    line-height:.85;
    padding:.08em .12em 0 0;
    color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .facts-card{
    background:#c05555;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-left:4px solid var(--brass);
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:1.6rem 1.7rem;
  }
  .facts-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:1rem;}
  .facts-card dt{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.68rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-mute);
    margin-top:.9rem;
  }
  .facts-card dt:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
  .facts-card dd{ margin-bottom:0; font-weight:500; }

  /* ===== Expertise ===== */
  .expertise-section{ background:var(--off-white); padding:4.5rem 0; }
 .fac-header{
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .expertise-group{ margin-bottom:1.8rem; }
  .expertise-group h4{
    font-size:.95rem;
    font-family:var(--mono);
    letter-spacing:.04em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--burgundy);
    margin-bottom:.9rem;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .tag-pill{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #d7dbe3;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:.45rem 1rem;
    font-size:.97rem;
      font-weight:600;
    margin:0 .5rem .6rem 0;
    transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .tag-pill i{ 
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color:var(--maroon); 
  
  }
  /* .tag-pill:hover{
    background:var(--ink);
    color:#fff;
    border-color:var(--ink);
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(20,33,61,.5);
  } */
  .tag-pill:hover i{ color:var(--brass-light); }
 /* ===== Publications ===== */
  .pub-section{ padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .filter-chip{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.75rem;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #d7dbe3;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:.4rem 1rem;
    color:var(--text-dark);
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .filter-chip.active, .filter-chip:hover{
    background:var(--brass);
    color:#fff;
    border-color:var(--brass);
  }
  .pub-entry{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:1.3rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    counter-increment: pub;
  }
  .pub-entry:hover{
    border-color:var(--brass);
    box-shadow:0 12px 26px -14px rgba(20,33,61,.28);
    transform:translateY(-3px);
  }
  .pub-num{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:600;
    margin-right:.4rem;
  }
  .pub-title{ font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
  .pub-meta{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-mute); }
  .pub-type-badge{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.65rem;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:.2rem .55rem;
    border-radius:3px;

    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .pub-abstract{
    max-height:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    opacity:0;
    transition:max-height .35s ease, opacity .3s ease, margin .3s ease;
    font-size:.88rem;
    color:var(--text-mute);
  }
  .pub-entry:hover .pub-abstract{
    max-height:120px;
    opacity:1;
    margin-top:.7rem;
  }

   /* ===== Citations ===== */
  .citation-section{ background:var(--maroon); color:var(--text-light); padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .citation-section 
  .section-title
  {
     color:#fff; 
    }
  .metric-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:1.8rem 1.2rem;
    text-align:center;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .metric-card:hover{
    background:rgba(192,138,46,.12);
    border-color:var(--brass);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
  }
  .metric-value{
    /* font-family:var(--mono); */
    font-size:2.4rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:white;
  }
  .metric-label{
    /* font-family:var(--mono); */
    font-size:.78rem;
    letter-spacing:.1em;
    font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#b7bcd0;
  }
  .bar-chart{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; gap:.9rem;
    height:150px;
    margin-top:1rem;
    padding:0 .5rem;
  }
  .bar{
    flex:1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brass-light), var(--brass));
    border-radius:3px 3px 0 0;
    position:relative;
    transition:transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
  }
  .bar:hover{ filter:brightness(1.15); transform:scaleY(1.02); }
  .bar span{
    position:absolute; top:-1.4rem; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; color:#dfe2ee;
  }
  .bar em{
    position:absolute; bottom:-1.5rem; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.65rem; color:#8790ab; font-style:normal;
  }
 /* ===== Patents ===== */
  .patent-section{ padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .patent-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:1.6rem;
    height:100%;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    position:relative;
  }
  .patent-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 30px -16px rgba(20,33,61,.3);
    border-color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .patent-seal{
    width:52px; height:52px;
    border:2px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-size:1.4rem;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .patent-card:hover .patent-seal{
    background:var(--maroon); color:#fff; transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
  }
  .patent-card h3{
font-family: var(--font-sans);
  }
  .patent-status{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.65rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:.2rem .5rem;
    border-radius:3px;
  }
  .status-granted{ background:#e3f3e6; color:#1f7a3c; }
  .status-filed{ background:#fdf1dd; color:var(--brass); }
  .patent-id{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem; color:var(--text-mute); }

   /* ===== Projects timeline ===== */
  .projects-section{ background:var(--off-white); padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:2.6rem; }
  .timeline::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:9px; top:6px; bottom:6px;
    width:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--maroon), #eeb97d);
  }
  .timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:2.2rem; }
  .timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .timeline-dot{
    position:absolute; left:-2.6rem; top:.3rem;
    width:20px; height:20px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    border:3px solid var(--maroon);
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot{
    background:var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(192,138,46,.2);
  }
  .timeline-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:1.3rem 1.5rem;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-card{
    border-color:var(--brass);
    box-shadow:0 12px 24px -14px rgba(20,33,61,.25);
  }
  .timeline-year{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.89rem;
  }
  .role-badge{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.65rem;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    background:var(--ink);
    color:#fff;
    padding:.2rem .55rem;
    border-radius:3px;
  }
.timeline-card h3{
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
   font-weight:600;
}
  /* ===== Awards ===== */
  .awards-section{ background:var(--off-white); padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .award-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.3rem;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    gap:1rem;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    border-left:4px solid var(--maroon);
  }
  .award-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 30px -16px rgba(131, 156, 211, 0.28);
    border-left-color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .award-medal{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    width:48px; height:48px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--maroon), var(--maroon));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.3rem;
    transition:transform .25s ease;
  }
  .award-card:hover .award-medal{ transform:rotate(-10deg) scale(1.08); }
  .award-year{
    /* font-family:var(--mono); */
    font-size:.8rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass);
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .award-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); margin:.15rem 0 .15rem; font-weight:600; }
  .award-body{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-mute); margin-bottom:0; }


/* ===== Connect / seals ===== */
  .connect-section{ padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .connect-card{
    display:block;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e5ea;
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--maroon);
    height:100%;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .connect-card i{
    
    font-size:2.1rem;
    color:var(--maroon);
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .connect-card h4{ margin:.9rem 0 .3rem; font-size:1.25rem; }
  .connect-card p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-mute); margin-bottom:0; }
  .connect-card:hover{
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-color:var(--ink);
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -16px rgba(20,33,61,.4);
  }
  .connect-card:hover i, .connect-card:hover h4{ color:white; }
  .connect-card:hover p{ color:#c8cde0; }
.connect-section a{
  text-decoration:none;
}



/* ---------- Counters ---------- */
  .counter-strip{
    background: var(--maroon-deep);
    padding: 2.4rem 0;
  }
  .counter-card{
    text-align:center;
    color:#fff;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  }
  .counter-card:first-child{ border-left:none; }
  .counter-number{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    color:#fff;
    letter-spacing:-1px;
  }
  .counter-label{
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1.5px;
    font-size:.72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    margin-top:.35rem;
    font-weight:600;
  }


    /* ---------- Research-projects---------- */

  /* ---------- Filter pills ---------- */
  .filter-bar{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:.6rem;
    margin: 1.8rem 0 2.4rem;
  }
  .filter-pill{
    border:1.5px solid rgb(185, 184, 184);
    background:#fff;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.9rem;
    padding:.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius:2px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: all .2s ease;
  }
  .filter-pill .count-tag{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-left:.4rem;
    font-size:.78rem;
  }
  .filter-pill:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
  .filter-pill.active{
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
  }
  .filter-pill.active .count-tag{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

  /* ---------- Project ledger card ---------- */
  .project-card1{
    background:#efefef7a;
    /* border:1px solid rgb(202, 198, 198); */
    border-left: 4px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius:3px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.3rem;
    height:100%;
    position:relative;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
  }
  .project-card1:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(78,10,24,.1);
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .project-card1 .card-top{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start;
    margin-bottom:.7rem;
  }
  .status-badge{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:.68rem;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    font-weight:700;
    padding:.25rem .55rem;
    border-radius:2px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .status-ongoing{ background: rgba(158,27,50,.12); color: var(--maroon); }
  .status-completed{ background: rgba(118,111,108,.15); color: var(--gray); }
  .status-funded{ background: rgba(180,134,60,.15); color: var(--gold); }
  .status-student{ background: rgba(158,27,50,.08); color: var(--maroon-dark); border:1px dashed var(--maroon); }
  .status-interdisciplinary{ background: var(--maroon); color:#fff; }

  .project-card1 .dept{
    font-size:.72rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.6px;
  }
  .project-card1 h3{
    font-size:1.12rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: .3rem 0 .55rem;
    line-height:1.3;
  }
  .project-card1 p.desc{
    font-size:.87rem;
    color:#57504e;
    margin-bottom:.9rem;
  }
  .project-card1 .meta-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    font-size:1.2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
    padding-top:.7rem;
  }
  .project-card1 h3{
    font-family: var(--font-sans)

    
  }
  .project-card1 .budget-tag{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; color: var(--maroon-dark); font-weight:700; }
  .sdg-chip{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:22px;height:22px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background: var(--maroon-deep);
    color:#fff;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:.82rem;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-left:3px;
  }

  /* ---------- Modal ---------- */
  .modal-content.research-modal{
    border-radius:24px;
    border:none;
  }
  .research-modal .modal-header{
    background: var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    border-bottom:none;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  }
  .research-modal .modal-title{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:1.35rem;
  }
  .research-modal .modal-header .dept-line{
    font-size:.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    letter-spacing:.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .research-modal .btn-close{ filter: invert(1); }
  .research-modal .modal-body{ padding: 1.6rem; }
  .modal-stat{
    background: var(--off-white);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:3px;
    padding:.7rem .9rem;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .modal-stat .num{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-weight:700;
    color: var(--maroon-dark);
    font-size:1.05rem;
  }
  .modal-stat .lbl{
    font-size:.78rem;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.6px;
    font-weight:600;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-top:.15rem;
  }
  .modal-section-title{
    /*font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;*/
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1.5px;
    font-size:.92rem;
    font-weight:800;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin: 1.4rem 0 .6rem;
  }
  .modal-section-title:first-of-type{ margin-top: 1.1rem; }
  .research-modal ul.bullet-list{
    list-style:none;
    padding-left:0;
    margin-bottom:0;
  }
  .research-modal ul.bullet-list li{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:1.2rem;
    margin-bottom:.5rem;
    font-size:.92rem;
    color:#3a3433;
    line-height:1.45;
  }
  .research-modal ul.bullet-list li::before{
    content:"—";
    position:absolute; left:0; top:0;
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-weight:700;
  }
  .sdg-pill{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.35rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border:1px solid grey;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:.3rem .7rem .3rem .3rem;
    font-size:.78rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin:.2rem .3rem .2rem 0;
  }

   /* ---------- Collaborations&Mou's ---------- */
     /* ===== Photo slider (3-per-view, hover-reveal caption) ===== */
     .collab-gallery{
         background-color:var(--off-white);
     }
  .photo-slider{position:relative;}
  .photo-track{
    display:flex;
    gap:1.25rem;
    overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    padding-bottom:.5rem;
    scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .photo-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .photo-card{
    position:relative;
    flex:0 0 calc((100% - 2*1.25rem)/3);
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
    background:var(--ink);
    padding:0;
    border:none;
    display:block;
    cursor:pointer;
    text-align:left;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
  }
  .photo-card img{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    transition:transform .5s ease, filter .4s ease;
  }
  .photo-card:hover img,
  .photo-card:focus-within img,
  .photo-card.is-active img{
    transform:scale(1.06);
    filter:brightness(.5);
  }
  .photo-card .card-label{
    position:absolute;
    left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    padding:1rem 1.2rem;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20,7,8,.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
    transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .photo-card:hover .card-label,
  .photo-card:focus-within .card-label,
  .photo-card.is-active .card-label{opacity:0;}
  .photo-card .card-label h4{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.02rem;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:0;
    font-family:var(--serif);
  }
  .desc-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    padding:1.6rem;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20,7,8,.92) 0%, rgba(20,7,8,.55) 60%, rgba(20,7,8,.15) 100%);
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(14px);
    transition:opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .photo-card:hover .desc-overlay,
  .photo-card:focus-within .desc-overlay,
  .photo-card.is-active .desc-overlay{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
  }
  .desc-overlay .tag{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.65rem;
    letter-spacing:.13em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:.4rem;
    display:block;
  }
  .desc-overlay h3{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.2rem;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:.4rem;
  }
  .desc-overlay p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size:.88rem;
    line-height:1.55;
    margin:0;
  }
  .photo-card:focus{outline:2px solid var(--red); outline-offset:3px;}

  .slider-controls{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:.6rem;
    margin-bottom:1.2rem;
  }
  .slider-btn1{
    width:44px; height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--red);
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:white;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .slider-btn1:hover{background:grey; color:#fff;}
  .slider-btn1:disabled{opacity:.35; cursor:default;}
  .slider-btn1:disabled:hover{background:grey; color:var(--red);}

  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .photo-card{flex-basis:calc((100% - 1.25rem)/2);}
  }
  @media (max-width: 575px){
    .photo-card{flex-basis:92%;}
  }
  @media (hover: none){
    /* touch devices: tapped card (is-active, via JS) reveals caption; label stays as a hint otherwise */
    .desc-overlay{transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;}
  }

  /* COOLABORATION& MOUS */
  .partners-section{
    background:#f4f2ff;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.partner-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 18px;
    background:#dba956;
    color:#0f2345;
    font-weight:700;
    border-radius:40px;
    font-size:.9rem;
}

.partner-title{
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.15;
    color:#1d2430;
}

.partner-title span{
    color:#d866a8;
}

.partner-text{
    color:#666;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    line-height:1.9;
    max-width:500px;
}

/* Slider */

.logo-slider{
    overflow:hidden;
    width:100%;
}

.logo-track{
    display:flex;
    width:max-content;
    gap:22px;
}

.logo-box{
    width:210px;
    height:110px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    transition:.35s;
}

.logo-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.logo-box img{
    max-width:130px;
    max-height:55px;
    object-fit:contain;
    /* filter:grayscale(100%); */
    opacity:.75;
    transition:.35s;
}

.logo-box:hover img{
    filter:none;
    opacity:1;
}

/* Animations */

.move-left{
    animation:moveLeft 26s linear infinite;
}

.move-right{
    animation:moveRight 26s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider:hover .logo-track{
    animation-play-state:paused;
}

@keyframes moveLeft{

    from{
        transform:translateX(0);
    }

    to{
        transform:translateX(-50%);
    }

}

@keyframes moveRight{

    from{
        transform:translateX(-50%);
    }

    to{
        transform:translateX(0);
    }

}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .partner-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .logo-box{
        width:170px;
        height:90px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .partners-section{
        text-align:center;
    }

    .partner-title{
        font-size:1.9rem;
    }

    .partner-text{
        margin:auto;
    }

    .logo-box{
        width:140px;
        height:80px;
    }

    .logo-box img{
        max-width:90px;
    }

}

/* ===== Pillars (National / International / Industry / University) ===== */
  .pillar-row{
    border-top:1px solid #f0dfe0;
    padding:3.2rem 0;
  }
  .pillar-row:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #f0dfe0;}
  .pillar-row.tint{background:var(--red-soft);}
  .pillar-icon{
    width:64px; height:64px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .pillar-num{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:.75rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    letter-spacing:.1em;
  }
  .pillar-title{
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size:1.55rem;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:.3rem 0 .8rem;
  }
  .pillar-text{
    /* color:var(--ink-soft); */
    line-height:1.8;
    font-size:1rem;
  }
/* Funding & Grnats */
/* ===== Stats band ===== */
.fund-band {
  background: radial-gradient(
    120% 180% at 10% 0%,
    var(--maroon) 0%,
    var(--maroon-mid) 65%
  );
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3.2rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.sfund-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.fund-item {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.fund-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}
.fund-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.fund-divider {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* feature list with ledger check marks */
.ledger-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.ledger-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.ledger-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ledger-list .tick {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red-tint);
  color: var(--red-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.fund-card2 {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid  rgba(92,10,10,0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(92, 10, 10, 0.04);
}
.fund-card2 h3{
  font-family: var(--font-sans);

}
.fund-icon2 {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background:var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* Government grants agency grid: 2 columns x 2 rows */
.agency-card {
  background: url(https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/05/09/27/82/360_F_509278231_9YaQ0GmnrfsFnHjIvSGXkmkOeGpIxgD3.jpg);
  border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;
  border-radius:10px;
  padding: 1.9rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.agency-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--maroon);
}
.agency-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.agency-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--red-600);
  color: var(--red-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.agency-full {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.agency-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.agency-card ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.agency-card ul li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--red-500);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.four-grants{
  background: white;
  /* border: 1px solid  rgba(92,10,10,0.14); */
  border-radius: 14px;
  /* padding: 2.2rem; */
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(92, 10, 10, 0.04);
}
.agency-card h3{
  color:var(--maroon);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:1.5rem;
}

 /* ===== Downloads ===== */
  .download-card{
    background: var(--off-white);
    border:1px solid #d9d7d7;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 2rem;
    height:100%;
    position:relative;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .download-card h3{
    font-family:var(--font-sans)
  }
  .download-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(92,10,10,0.12); }
  .stamp-mini{
    position:absolute; top:1.2rem; right:1.2rem;
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed var(--red-500);
    color: var(--red-500);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:.58rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;
    text-align:center; line-height:1.1; opacity:.85;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
  }
  .download-icon{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:12px;
    background: var(--maroon); color: white;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:1rem;
  }
  .btn-download{
    font-family:var(--font-sans);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color: var(--red-600);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--maroon); border-radius:999px;
    padding:.5rem 1.1rem; text-decoration:none;
  }
  .btn-download:hover{ background: var(--maroon); color:#fff; }
  /* CTA band */
   .cta-band h3{
    font-family:var(--font-sans)
  }
  .cta-band{
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--maroon), var(--maroon));
    color:#fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3rem;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cta-band::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-40px; top:-40px; width:220px; height:220px;
    border-radius:50%; border: 30px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }

/*News&events*/
.news-meta {
  display: flex;

  gap: 25px;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  color: #777;

  font-size: 15px;
}

.news-meta i {
  color: #0d6efd;

  margin-right: 5px;
}

article h2 {
  font-weight: 700;

  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

article h3 {
  margin-top: 35px;

  font-weight: 700;
}

blockquote {
  background: var(--off-white);

  padding: 30px;

  border-left: 5px solid var(--maroon);

  font-size: 20px;

  font-style: italic;

  margin: 35px 0;

  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Sidebar */

.sidebar {
  position: sticky;

  top: 30px;
}

.widget {
  background: #fff;

  padding: 30px;

  border-radius: 18px;

  margin-bottom: 30px;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.widget h4 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;

  font-weight: 700;
}

.latest-post {
  display: flex;

  gap: 15px;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  align-items: center;
}

.latest-post img {
  width: 80px;

  height: 80px;

  object-fit: cover;

  border-radius: 10px;
}

.latest-post a {
  font-weight: 600;

  text-decoration: none;

  color: #222;

  display: block;
}

.latest-post span {
  font-size: 13px;

  color: #888;
}

.category-list {
  list-style: none;

  padding: 0;

  margin: 0;
}

.category-list li {
  padding: 12px 0;

  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.category-list li:last-child {
  border: none;
}

.category-list a {
  text-decoration: none;

  color: #444;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.category-list a:hover {
  color: #0d6efd;

  padding-left: 5px;
}

.event-widget {
  background: #0d6efd;

  color: #fff;
}

.event-widget .btn {
  background: #fff;

  color: #0d6efd;

  font-weight: 600;

  border: none;
}

/* Share */

.share-section {
  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: center;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;

  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icons a {
  width: 45px;

  height: 45px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #f2f5fa;

  color: #0d6efd;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  background: #0d6efd;

  color: #fff;
}

/* Navigation */

.post-nav {
  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  gap: 20px;
}

.post-nav a {
  background: #fff;

  padding: 18px 25px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #222;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.post-nav a:hover {
  background: #0d6efd;

  color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .inner-banner {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .inner-banner h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .sidebar {
    position: relative;

    top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .news-meta {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .post-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .share-section {
    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .date-box {
    width: 60px;

    padding: 10px;
  }

  .date-box span {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .inner-banner h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  blockquote {
    font-size: 18px;

    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Photo Gallery */

.event-gallery {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 32px;

  font-weight: 700;

  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gallery-subtitle {
  color: #6c757d;

  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  border-radius: 18px;

  height: 100%;

  background: #f8f9fa;

  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: 0.5s;

  display: block;
}

.gallery-large {
  height: 510px;
}

/* .gallery-item:not(.gallery-large){

height:245px;

} */

.gallery-item::before {
  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);

  opacity: 0;

  transition: 0.4s;

  z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-item::after {
  content: "\f00e";

  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";

  font-weight: 900;

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  left: 50%;

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);

  width: 60px;

  height: 60px;

  background: #fff;

  color: #0d6efd;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 22px;

  opacity: 0;

  transition: 0.4s;

  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-item:hover::before,
.gallery-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-large {
    height: 350px;
  }

  /*.gallery-item:not(.gallery-large) {*/
  /*  height: 200px;*/
  /*}*/
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .gallery-large {
    height: 250px;
  }

  /*.gallery-item:not(.gallery-large) {*/
  /*  height: 180px;*/
  /*}*/

  .gallery-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  /* fill the page's width with columns, each having from about 200 to 400 px */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));

  /* first row's height: 250px, second row's: 150px, third row's: 250px, and so on */
  grid-auto-rows: 250px 150px;

  /* from MDN: "fill in holes earlier in the grid, if smaller items come up later" */
  grid-auto-flow: dense;
}

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

  /* for larger screens... */
  @media (min-width: 480px) {
    /* first item will have size 2x2 */
    &:first-child {
      grid-area: 1 / 1 / span 2 / span 2;
    }

    /* and every third item will have size 2x1 */
    &:nth-child(3n) {
      grid-column: span 2;
    }
  }
}.featured {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgb(216, 216, 216);
}
.featured img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.ribbon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 100%;
  border-width: 5px 5px 0 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--maroon-900) transparent transparent transparent;
}
.ribbon.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}
.ribbon.gold::after {
  border-color: #8a6a2d transparent transparent transparent;
}

.featured-image {
  position: relative;
}

.featured-image img {
  width: 100%;

  border-radius: 18px;
}

.blog-section {
  background: #f7f9fc;
}

.section-title {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
}

.sub-title {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  background: #0d6efd15;
  color: #0d6efd;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.category-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.category-buttons button {
  border: none;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.category-buttons button:hover,
.category-buttons button.active {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.4s;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.blog-image {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

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

.category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #777;
  /* margin-bottom:15px; */
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-content h3 a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #222;
}

.blog-content p {
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.read-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--maroon);
}

.read-btn:hover {
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.blog-section p{
    font-size:16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .category-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .blog-track {
  display: block;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
 .sec-sub {
     font-size:14px;
 }
 .notif-item h6 , .event-info h6{
     font-size:14px;
 }
 .event-date-box .eday {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}
#top-bar {
    padding-inline:10px;
    font-size:0.7rem;
}

}
 .captcha-box {
  min-width: 120px;
  height: 45px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Labs&Infrastructure */

/* =========================================================
   OVERVIEW
   ========================================================= */
.overview-feature{
  border: 1px solid #E7DEDD;
  border-radius:10px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  height:100%;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  position:relative;
}
.overview-feature:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.overview-feature .of-icon{
  width: 46px; height:46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: white;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.overview-feature h3{
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
}
.overview-feature p{
  color: var(--muted);
  /* font-size: .92rem; */
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY TABS (nav-pills)
   ========================================================= */
   #available-labs{
    background-color: var(--off-white);
   }
.category-tabs{
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E7DEDD;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  /*flex-wrap: nowrap;*/
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
   display:flex;
  justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.category-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar{ height:4px; }
.category-tabs .nav-link{
  /* font-family: var(--font-mono); */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  /* letter-spacing: .04em; */
  color: #6B6462;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: .8rem 1.1rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.category-tabs .nav-link.active{
  color: var(--maroon) !important;
  border-bottom-color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.category-banner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.lab-carousel-body a{
background-color:white
;color:var(--maroon);
}
.lab-carousel-body a:hover{
 border:1px solid white;
 color:white;
}
.category-banner .cb-icon{
  width: 54px; height:54px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.category-banner h3{ font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:.15rem;   font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.category-banner p{ color: #6B6462; font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:0; }

/* =========================================================
   LAB CAROUSEL — single automatic slider, image left / content right
   ========================================================= */
.lab-carousel-wrap{ position: relative; padding: 0 54px; }
@media (max-width: 575px){ .lab-carousel-wrap{ padding: 0; } }

.lab-carousel .carousel-item{
  transition: transform .6s ease-in-out, opacity .6s ease-in-out;
}

.lab-carousel-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid grey;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 460px;
  padding:40px;
  transition: box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.lab-carousel-card:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(30,27,27,.08); }

.lab-carousel-media{
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 42%;
  min-height: 260px;
  padding:20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* border-right: 1px solid var(--line); */
}
.lab-carousel-media img{
  border-radius:10px;
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover;
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.lab-carousel-card:hover .lab-carousel-media img{ transform: scale(1.05); }

/* blueprint corner brackets, signature detail */
.lab-carousel-media::before, .lab-carousel-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:18px; height:18px; z-index:2;
  border-color: #fff; opacity:.9;
}
.lab-carousel-media::before{ top:10px; left:10px; border-top:2px solid var(--maroon); border-left:2px solid var(--maroon); }
.lab-carousel-media::after{ bottom:10px; right:10px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--maroon); border-right:2px solid var(--maroon); }

.lab-code-tag{
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px; z-index:2;
  background: var(--red);
  color:#fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  padding: .22rem .55rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.lab-carousel-body{
  flex: 1 1 55%;
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.lab-carousel-body h4{
  color:white;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.lab-carousel-body p.short-desc{
  color: #e7e7e7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 46ch;
}

.lab-card-details{
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, margin .35s ease;
}
.lab-card-details ul{
  list-style:none; padding:0; margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: .9rem; color: white;
}
.lab-card-details ul li{
  padding-left: 1.1rem; position:relative; margin-bottom: .45rem;
}
.lab-card-details ul li::before{
  content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--red); font-weight:700;
}

.lab-toggle-hint{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
}
.lab-toggle-hint i{ transition: transform .3s ease; }

/* active / highlighted state */
.lab-carousel-card.is-active{ border-color: var(--red); }
.lab-carousel-card.is-active .lab-carousel-body h4{ color:white; }
.lab-carousel-card.is-active .lab-card-details{ max-height: 260px; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.lab-carousel-card.is-active .lab-toggle-hint i{ transform: rotate(180deg); }

.lab-register-btn{
  /* font-size: .85rem; */
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .5rem 1.2rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 767px){
  .lab-carousel-card{ min-height: auto; }
  .lab-carousel-media{ flex-basis: 100%; height: 220px; min-height:220px; border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .lab-carousel-body{ flex-basis: 100%; padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; }
}

/* prev / next controls */
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-prev,
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-next{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:auto; opacity:1;
}
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-prev{ left:-54px; }
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-next{ right:-54px; }
@media (max-width: 575px){
  .lab-carousel .carousel-control-prev{ left:6px; }
  .lab-carousel .carousel-control-next{ right:6px; }
}
.lab-nav-icon{
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: white;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30,27,27,.08);
}
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-prev:hover .lab-nav-icon,
.lab-carousel .carousel-control-next:hover .lab-nav-icon{
  border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red);
}

/* indicators */
.lab-indicators{ position: static; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.lab-indicators [data-bs-target]{
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%;
  background: grey; opacity:1;
  border:none; margin: 0 5px;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.lab-indicators .active{ background: var(--maroon); transform: scale(1.2); }
/* =========================================================
   CATALOGUE
   ========================================================= */
.catalogue-card{
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.catalogue-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.catalogue-thumb{
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.catalogue-card .eyebrow{ color: #ff8fa0; }
.catalogue-card .eyebrow::before{ background:#ff8fa0; }
.catalogue-meta{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}


/* =====GALLERY  ===== */
  .dor-gallery-hero{
    position:relative;
    /* background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(200,16,46,0.10), transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(200,16,46,0.08), transparent 40%),
      var(--dor-off); */
    padding:90px 0 70px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--dor-line);
  }
  .dor-gallery-eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--dor-line);
    color:var(--dor-red);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.78rem;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:7px 16px;
    border-radius:999px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-eyebrow i{font-size:0.85rem;}
  .dor-gallery-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
    line-height:0.98;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-hero h1 .dor-gallery-accent{color:var(--dor-red);}
  .dor-gallery-hero p{
    font-size:1.1rem;
    color:var(--dor-grey);
    /* max-width:560px; */
    margin-bottom:0;
  }
  .dor-gallery-stats{
    display:flex;
    gap:34px;
    margin-top:36px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .dor-gallery-stats div{border-left:3px solid var(--dor-red); padding-left:12px;}
  .dor-gallery-stats strong{display:block; font-family:'Archivo Black'; font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1;}
  .dor-gallery-stats span{font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--dor-grey); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em;}

  /* ticket-perforation divider — signature element */
  .dor-gallery-perforation{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    list-style:none;
    overflow:hidden;
    height:14px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-perforation li{
    width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--maroon);
    border:1.5px dashed var(--dor-line);
    flex:none;
  }

  /* ===== FILTER BAR ===== */
  .dor-gallery-filter-wrap{
    position:sticky;
    top:68px;
    z-index:900;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--dor-line);
    padding:18px 0;
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter-btn{
    border:1.5px solid var(--dor-line);
    background:#fff;
    color:var(--dor-black);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.88rem;
    padding:9px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter-btn .dor-gallery-count{
    background:var(--dor-off);
    color:var(--dor-grey);
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:700;
    padding:1px 8px;
    border-radius:999px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter-btn:hover{
    border-color:var(--dor-red);
    color:var(--dor-red);
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter-btn.active{
    background:var(--dor-red);
    border-color:var(--dor-red);
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px -6px rgba(200,16,46,0.55);
  }
  .dor-gallery-filter-btn.active .dor-gallery-count{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    color:#fff;
  }

  /* ===== GRID ===== */
  .dor-gallery-section{padding:56px 0 90px;}

  .dor-gallery-grid .dor-gallery-item{
    margin-bottom:28px;
    transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .dor-gallery-item.dor-gallery-hidden{
    display:none;
  }

  .dor-gallery-card{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:var(--dor-radius);
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--dor-off);
    cursor:pointer;
    isolation:isolate;
  }

  /* uniform image shape for every card */
  .dor-gallery-frame{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .dor-gallery-frame img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .55s ease;
  }
  .dor-gallery-card:hover .dor-gallery-frame img{
    transform:scale(1.08);
    filter:saturate(1.1);
  }

  .dor-gallery-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,21,19,0) 40%, rgba(22,21,19,0.86) 100%);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    padding:18px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(8px);
    transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .dor-gallery-card:hover .dor-gallery-overlay{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
  }
  .dor-gallery-tag{
    align-self:flex-start;
    background:var(--dor-red);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:0.68rem;
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.08em;
    padding:4px 10px;
    border-radius:999px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-caption{color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:2px;}
  .dor-gallery-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:0.78rem;}

  /* corner fold — ticket-stub signature detail */
  .dor-gallery-corner{
    position:absolute;
    top:0; right:0;
    width:34px;height:34px;
    background:var(--dor-white);
    clip-path:polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .dor-gallery-card:hover .dor-gallery-corner{opacity:1;}
  .dor-gallery-corner i{
    position:absolute; top:5px; right:5px;
    color:var(--dor-red); font-size:0.75rem;
  }

  /* ===== LIGHTBOX ===== */
  .dor-gallery-lightbox{
    position:fixed; inset:0;
    background:rgba(15,13,12,0.94);
    z-index:2000;
    display:none;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:24px;
  }
  .dor-gallery-lightbox.dor-gallery-open{display:flex;}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-inner{
    max-width:900px;
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .dor-gallery-lightbox img{
    max-height:76vh;
    max-width:100%;
    border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-meta{color:#fff; margin-top:16px;}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-meta .dor-gallery-tag{margin-bottom:8px;}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-close,
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-prev,
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-next{
    position:absolute;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color:#fff;
    width:46px;height:46px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease;
    font-size:1.1rem;
  }
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-close:hover,
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-prev:hover,
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-next:hover{background:var(--dor-red); border-color:var(--dor-red);}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-close{top:22px; right:22px;}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-prev{left:22px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);}
  .dor-gallery-lightbox-next{right:22px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);}

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  .dor-gallery-footer{
    background:var(--dor-black);
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    padding:40px 0;
    text-align:center;
    font-size:0.88rem;
  }
  .dor-gallery-footer strong{color:#fff;}
  .dor-gallery-footer .dor-gallery-red{color:var(--dor-red);}

  @media (max-width:767px){
    .dor-gallery-filter-wrap{top:64px;}
    .dor-gallery-hero{padding:60px 0 44px;}
    .dor-gallery-lightbox-prev{left:8px; width:38px;height:38px;}
    .dor-gallery-lightbox-next{right:8px; width:38px;height:38px;}
    .dor-gallery-lightbox-close{top:10px; right:10px; width:38px;height:38px;}
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
  }


  /* research-scholar-modal */
  .view-profile{
    border-radius:50px;
    padding:10px 22px;
    font-size:.9rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
}

.view-profile:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
/* ===============================
   Mobile (576px and below)
=================================*/
@media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* Card */
    .scholar-card{
        border-radius:16px;
    }

    .scholar-body{
        padding:16px;
    }

    .scholar-body h3{
        font-size:1rem;
        margin-bottom:6px;
    }

    .scholar-role,
    .scholar-field{
        font-size:.82rem;
    }

    .view-profile{
        width:100%;
        padding:10px;
        font-size:.9rem;
    }

    /* Modal */
    #scholarModal .modal-dialog{
        margin:.75rem;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-content{
        border-radius:18px;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-header{
        padding:14px 18px;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-title{
        font-size:1.1rem;
    }

    #modalImage{
        width:150px;
        height:150px;
        object-fit:cover;
        border-radius:18px;
        margin:auto;
        display:block;
    }

    #modalName{
        font-size:1.2rem;
        margin-top:10px;
    }

    #modalRole{
        font-size:.9rem;
    }

    #scholarModal h5{
        font-size:1rem;
        margin-top:20px;
    }

    #scholarModal p{
        font-size:.9rem;
        line-height:1.6;
    }

    #scholarModal .border{
        padding:14px !important;
    }

    #scholarModal h3{
        font-size:1.4rem;
    }
}


/* ===============================
   Tablet (577px - 991px)
=================================*/
@media (min-width:577px) and (max-width:991px){

    #modalImage{
        width:180px;
        height:180px;
        object-fit:cover;
    }

    .view-profile{
        width:100%;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-dialog{
        max-width:720px;
    }
}
/* Optional improvement for very small phones (≤400px) */
@media (max-width:400px){

    #modalImage{
        width:120px;
        height:120px;
    }

    #modalName{
        font-size:1.05rem;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-body{
        padding:15px;
    }

    .view-profile{
        font-size:.85rem;
        padding:9px;
    }
}


/*=========================
 NEWSLETTER
==========================*/






.newsletter-features{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:18px;
}

.feature-item{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    background:#53565614;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding:14px 18px;
    border-radius:12px;
    transition:.4s;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.feature-item:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.feature-item i{
    color:#ffd54f;
    font-size:1.2rem;
}



.newsletter-btn{
    height:58px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d6efd,#004aad);
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.4s;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#004aad,#07294d);
}

.newsletter-btn i{
    margin-left:8px;
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

.newsletter-title{
    font-size:2rem;
}

.newsletter-card{
    padding:35px;
}

}

@media(max-width:768px){

.newsletter-features{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
}

.newsletter-title{
    font-size:1.75rem;
}

.newsletter-card{
    padding:28px;
}

}

@media(max-width:576px){

.newsletter-section{
    text-align:center;
}

.newsletter-tag{
    justify-content:center;
}

.feature-item{
    justify-content:center;
}

.newsletter-card{
    padding:22px;
}

}

.newsletter-form button{
    height:58px;
    border:1px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius:12px;
    /* background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d6efd,#004aad); */
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.4s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover{
  background: var(--maroon);
  color:white;
    /* height:58px;
    border:1px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius:12px;
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.4s; */
}
 /* ---------- Newsletter: ticket / stub ---------- */
  .newsletter{
    background:white;
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .ticket{
    background:var(--white);
    color:var(--ink);
    border-radius:14px;
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }
.ticket-main{
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 60%;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.ticket-main::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url("https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1409624060/vector/abstract-white-and-gray-color-modern-design-stripe-background-with-geometric-shape-vector.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=n9Q0KP1z5xJHiRGtB0ik4xXnEp5RrEN5P5ilOVK7ibo=") no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.82; /* Adjust between 0.05 and 0.3 */
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
  .ticket-stub{
    flex:1 1 34%;
    background:var(--red-light);
    /*padding:2.75rem 2rem;*/
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    position:relative;
    border-left:2px dashed var(--red);
  }
  .ticket-stub::before,
  .ticket-stub::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:26px; height:26px;
    background:var(--red);
    border-radius:50%;
    left:-13px;
  }
  .ticket-stub::before{top:-13px;}
  .ticket-stub::after{bottom:-13px;}
  @media (max-width:767px){
      .ticket{
          display:block;
      }
    .ticket-stub{border-left:none; border-top:2px dashed var(--red);}
    .ticket-stub::before,.ticket-stub::after{
      left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
      top:auto;
    }
    .ticket-stub::before{top:-13px;}
    .ticket-stub::after{top:auto; bottom:-13px;}
  }
  .ticket-stub .mono{color:var(--red-dark); font-size:.8rem;}
  .ticket-stub .big{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size:2.4rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--red);
    line-height:1;
  }
  .newsletter-form .form-control{
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:.75rem 1rem;
  }
  .newsletter-form .form-control:focus{
    border-color:var(--red);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 .2rem var(--red-light);
  }



 /* ---------- Downloads: catalog cards ---------- */
  .filter-pills .btn{
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:.95rem;
    font-weight:600;
    padding:.4rem 1.1rem;
    border:1px solid var(--maroon);
    margin:.25rem;
  }
.filter-pills .active{
  background-color: var(--maroon);
  color:white;
}
  .catalog-card{
    background:white;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
    height:100%;
    position:relative;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .down-sec{
      background-color:var(--off-white);
  }
  .catalog-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(200,16,46,.12);
    /* border-color:var(--red); */
  }
  .catalog-card .catalog-no{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:.72rem;
    color:var(--gray);
    letter-spacing:.08em;
  }
  .catalog-card .format-tab{
    position:absolute;
    top:0; right:1.2rem;
    background:var(--red);
    color:#fff;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:.68rem;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    padding:.3rem .6rem;
    border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;
  }
  .catalog-card h3{
    font-family:var(--font-sans);
    font-size:1.15rem;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:.6rem 0 .5rem;
  }
  .catalog-card p{
    color:var(--gray);
    font-size:.94rem;
    margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  }
  .catalog-card .meta{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:.74rem;
    color:var(--gray);
  }
  .catalog-card .dl-btn{
    width:100%;
    border:1px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius:6px;
    padding:.5rem 1rem;
    font-size:.9rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--maroon);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:.4rem;
  }
    .catalog-card .dl-btn:hover{
      background-color:var(--maroon);
      color:white;
    }
  .card-divider{
    border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
    margin:1rem 0;
  }



  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .catalog-card, .nav-link::after{transition:none;}
  }
  
  /* research-scholar-modal */
  .modal-researcch h5 , strong , h4{
    color: var(--maroon);
  }
  .view-profile{
    border-radius:8px;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    padding:10px 22px;
    font-size:.9rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
   
}

.view-profile:hover{
   background-color:var(--maroon);
    color:white;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
/* ===============================
   Mobile (576px and below)
=================================*/
@media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* Card */
    .scholar-card{
        border-radius:16px;
    }

    .scholar-body{
        padding:16px;
    }

    .scholar-body h3{
        font-size:1rem;
        margin-bottom:6px;
    }

    .scholar-role,
    .scholar-field{
        font-size:.82rem;
    }

    .view-profile{
        width:100%;
        padding:10px;
        font-size:.9rem;
    }

    /* Modal */
    #scholarModal .modal-dialog{
        margin:.75rem;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-content{
        border-radius:18px;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-header{
        padding:14px 18px;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-title{
        font-size:1.1rem;
    }

    #modalImage{
        width:150px;
        height:150px;
        object-fit:cover;
        border-radius:18px;
        margin:auto;
        display:block;
    }

    #modalName{
        font-size:0.2rem;
        margin-top:10px;
        color:red !important;
    }

    #modalRole{
        font-size:.9rem;
    }

    #scholarModal h5{
        font-size:1rem;
        margin-top:20px;
    }

    #scholarModal p{
        font-size:.9rem;
        line-height:1.6;
    }

    #scholarModal .border{
        padding:14px !important;
    }

    #scholarModal h3{
        font-size:1.4rem;
    }
}


/* ===============================
   Tablet (577px - 991px)
=================================*/
@media (min-width:577px) and (max-width:991px){

    #modalImage{
        width:180px;
        height:180px;
        object-fit:cover;
    }

    .view-profile{
        width:100%;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-dialog{
        max-width:720px;
    }
}
/* Optional improvement for very small phones (≤400px) */
@media (max-width:400px){

    #modalImage{
        width:120px;
        height:120px;
    }

    #modalName{
        font-size:1.05rem;
    }

    #scholarModal .modal-body{
        padding:15px;
    }

    .view-profile{
        font-size:.85rem;
        padding:9px;
    }
}
  
  
  
/*News-Inner-page */
  .latest-news{
    border:1px solid #eee;
}

.latest-news h4{
    color:var(--maroon);
    font-weight:700;
    border-bottom:2px solid #eee;
    padding-bottom:15px;
}

.news-item{
    transition:.3s;
    padding-bottom:15px;
    border-bottom:1px dashed #ddd;
}

.news-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
    padding-bottom:0;
}

.news-item:hover{
    transform:translateX(6px);
}

.news-item img{
    width:90px;
    height:70px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.news-item h6{
    font-size:.95rem;
    color:#333;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    line-height:1.4;
}

.news-item a{
    color:var(--maroon-900);
    font-size:.85rem;
    font-weight:600;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.news-item a:hover{
    color:#b22222;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .latest-news{
        margin-top:30px;
    }

}



/* ===== Filter pills ===== */
.dor-filter-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--dor-paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dor-line);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.dor-filter-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dor-filter-btn {
  font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dor-red);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--dor-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dor-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--dor-red);
}
.dor-filter-btn.dor-active {
  background: var(--dor-red);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--dor-red);
}
.dor-filter-btn .dor-count {
  color: var(--dor-red);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.dor-filter-btn.dor-active .dor-count {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Gallery grid (single shared grid — filters only show/hide) ===== */
.dor-gallery-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem;
}

.dor-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--dor-line);
  padding: 10px 10px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.dor-gallery-item.dor-is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}
.dor-gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -18px rgba(76, 10, 20, 0.35);
}
.dor-frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 5;
  background: var(--dor-paper-2);
}
.dor-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition:
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    filter 0.4s ease;
}
.dor-gallery-item:hover .dor-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.1);
}

.dor-frame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(76, 10, 20, 0) 40%,
    rgba(76, 10, 20, 0.75) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.dor-gallery-item:hover .dor-frame-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.dor-zoom-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease 0.05s,
    opacity 0.35s ease 0.05s;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.dor-gallery-item:hover .dor-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.dor-item-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(76, 10, 20, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.dor-gallery-item:hover .dor-item-index {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dor-caption-bar {
  padding: 0.85rem 2px 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.dor-cap-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--dor-ink);
}
.dor-cap-tag {
  font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dor-red);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== Lightbox ===== */
.dor-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 4, 7, 0.96);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    visibility 0s linear 0.4s;
}
.dor-lightbox.dor-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.dor-lightbox-stage {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.dor-lightbox-img-wrap {
  max-width: 94vw;
  max-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.dor-lightbox.dor-active .dor-lightbox-img-wrap {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}
.dor-lightbox-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 94vw;
  max-height: 84vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.dor-lightbox-caption {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}
.dor-lightbox.dor-active .dor-lightbox-caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dor-lightbox-caption h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.dor-lightbox-caption p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.dor-lightbox-caption .dor-tag {
  color: #f4c7cc;
  font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.dor-lb-btn {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition:
    background 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease;
}
.dor-lb-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dor-red);
  border-color: var(--dor-red);
}
.dor-lb-close {
  top: 22px;
  /*right: 222px;*/
}
.dor-lb-prev {
  left: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.dor-lb-next {
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.dor-lb-prev:hover,
.dor-lb-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}
.dor-lb-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.news-tags{
    border:1px solid #eef2f7;
}

.news-tags h4{
    font-size:1.35rem;
    font-weight:700;
    /* color:#1d3557; */
}

.tag-list{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:5px;
}

.news-tag{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:8px 16px;
    border-radius:50px;
    background:#f8f9fa;
    border:1px solid #e6e6e6;
    color:#555;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:.8rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.news-tag:hover{
    background:var(--maroon);
    border-color:#8b1e3f;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(139,30,63,.2);
}
.bmeta{

  /* display: flex; */
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #777;

}
  .mz-hero{
    font-family:"Inter", sans-serif;
    background:var(--paper);
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mz-hero__panel{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 140% at 85% 8%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 45%), linear-gradient(115deg, #fdebec 0%, #efd5d5 45%, #fdebec 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(75, 47, 189, 0.45);
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* ---------- Phone stage ---------- */
  .mz-stage{
    position: relative;
    min-height: 360px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-end;
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .mz-stage__blob{
    position:absolute;
    inset: -8% -4% -14% -4%;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
    filter: blur(2px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }

  .mz-phone-wrap{
    position: relative;
    width: min(78%, 300px);
    /* transform: translateY(clamp(28px, 6vw, 56px)) rotate(-6deg); */
    /* filter: drop-shadow(0 35px 40px rgba(20, 8, 60, 0.55)); */
    /* animation: mz-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; */
  }

  .mz-phone-wrap img{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    border-radius: 34px;
  }

  @keyframes mz-float{
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(clamp(28px, 6vw, 56px)) rotate(-6deg); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(clamp(14px, 4vw, 38px)) rotate(-6deg); }
  }

  .mz-chip{
    position:absolute;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    color: var(--ink-900);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: .55rem .8rem;
    font-size:.78rem;
    font-weight:600;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(20,8,60,0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }
  .mz-chip__icon{
    width:26px; height:26px;
    border-radius:8px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .mz-chip--rating{
    top: 8%;
    left: -2%;
    animation: mz-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .3s;
  }
  .mz-chip--rating .mz-chip__icon{ background:#FFE9A8; color:#B8860B; }

  .mz-chip--booked{
    bottom: 30%;
    right: 4%;
    animation: mz-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .6s;
  }
  .mz-chip--booked .mz-chip__icon{ background:#D9F7E4; color:#149A5C; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .mz-phone-wrap, .mz-chip{ animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ---------- Content side ---------- */
  .mz-eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    color: #FDE9CC;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
  }

  .mz-heading{
    color:#fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
    margin-block: 1.1rem;
  }
  .mz-heading em{
    font-style: normal;
    color: #FFD27A;
  }

  .mz-copy{
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    max-width: 46ch;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .mz-cta{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral-500), var(--coral-600));
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
    border:none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: .85rem 1.7rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration:none;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(240, 67, 92, 0.65);
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .mz-cta:hover, .mz-cta:focus-visible{
    color:#fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 34px -8px rgba(240, 67, 92, 0.75);
  }
  .mz-cta:focus-visible{ outline: 3px solid #fff; outline-offset: 3px; }

  .mz-stats{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
    padding-top: 1.6rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  }
  .mz-stat__num{
    font-family:"Sora", sans-serif;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display:block;
  }
  .mz-stat__label{
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    font-size: .82rem;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px){
    .mz-stage{ min-height: 300px; margin-top: 1rem; }
    .mz-hero__panel{ padding-bottom: 1rem; }
  }
  
  
  /* Innovation & IPR Cell */
/* ---------- About ---------- */
:root {
  --maroon-900: #a12629;
  --maroon-800: #a12629;
  --red-700: #a81026;
  --red-600: #c41830;
  --red-500: #d9203a;
  --gold-500: #c7962e;
  --gold-300: #e4c77e;
  --paper: #fbf8f4;
  --paper-alt: #f6ebe4;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --ink: #241a19;
  --ink-soft: #6b5854;
  --line: #e6d6c9;
  --radius: 14px;
}
.about-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.35);
}
.about-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 34px 34px 0;
  border-color: transparent var(--paper-alt) transparent transparent;
}
.about-card .fact {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.about-card .fact:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.about-card .fact span:first-child {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.about-card .fact span:last-child {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}

/* ---------- Section headers ---------- */
.sec-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}
.sec-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}
.sec-head .rule {
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1rem;
}
/* ---------- Perforated divider (certificate edge) ---------- */
.perf-divider {
  height: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--paper) 5px,
    transparent 5.5px
  );
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.perf-divider.on-alt {
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--paper-alt) 5px,
    transparent 5.5px
  );
}
.perf-divider.on-maroon {
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--maroon-900) 5px,
    transparent 5.5px
  );
}
/* ---------- Vision & Objectives ---------- */
.bg-paper-alt {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.vo-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
}
.vo-card h3 {
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.vo-card h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-500);
}
.vo-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.vo-card ul li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.62rem 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.vo-card ul li:first-child {
  border-top: none;
}
.vo-card ul li i {
  color: var(--red-700);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- Org structure ---------- */
.doc1-section {
  background-color: var(--maroon);
}
.doc-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s,
    box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.doc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 34px -20px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.35);
}
.doc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--paper-alt);
  color: var(--red-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.doc-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.doc-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.doc-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red-700);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.doc-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}
/* ---------- Org structure ---------- */
.doc-card1 {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s,
    box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.doc-card1:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 34px -20px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.35);
}
.doc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--paper-alt);
  color: var(--red-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.doc-card1 h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.doc-card1 p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.doc-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red-700);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.doc-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}

/* ---------- Policy table ---------- */
.policy-table-wrap {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.3);
}
.table-ipr thead {
  background: var(--maroon-900);
}

.table-ipr thead th {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: none;
}
.table-ipr tbody td {
  padding: 1rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.table-ipr tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--paper-alt);
}
.badge-ver {
  background: var(--paper-alt);
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.btn-dl {
  color: var(--red-700);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.btn-dl:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}
/* ---------- Process flow: animated vertical timeline ---------- */
.filing-section {
  background-image: url(https://img.magnific.com/premium-vector/traditional-vietnamese-seamless-patter-vector-illustration-drop-pattern-swatches-palette_1001077-1019.jpg?semt=ais_hybrid&w=740&q=80);
}
.vtimeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0;
}
.vtimeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  background-size: 2px 16px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.vtimeline-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--maroon));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: height 0.85s ease-out;
}
.vstep {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.vstep:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vstep-spacer {
  flex: 1;
}
.vstep-node {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 1.5rem;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--paper);
  transition:
    background 0.4s,
    color 0.4s,
    transform 0.45s,
    box-shadow 0.45s;
}
.vstep-node i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
}
.vstep.in-view .vstep-node {
  background: var(--maroon-900);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px var(--paper),
    0 0 0 11px rgba(168, 16, 38, 0.18);
}
.vstep-card {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -24px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s,
    border-color 0.3s;
}
.vstep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -22px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.4);
}
.vstep-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border: 9px solid transparent;
}
.vstep:not(.reverse) .vstep-card::after {
  right: -18px;
  border-left-color: var(--card);
}
.vstep.reverse .vstep-card::after {
  left: -18px;
  border-right-color: var(--card);
}
.vstep-eyebrow {
  /* font-family: "Space Mono", monospace; */
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #979797;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.vstep-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.4rem;
}
.vstep-card p {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.vstep.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vtimeline::before,
  .vtimeline-progress {
    left: 27px;
  }
  .vstep,
  .vstep.reverse {
    flex-direction: row;
    margin-bottom: 2.1rem;
  }
  .vstep-spacer {
    display: none;
  }
  .vstep-node {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    margin: 0 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .vstep-node i {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .vstep-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .vstep-card::after,
  .vstep.reverse .vstep-card::after {
    left: -16px;
    right: auto;
    border-right-color: var(--card);
    border-left-color: transparent;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vstep-node,
  .vstep-card,
  .vtimeline-progress {
    transition: none;
  }
}
/* ---------- Services: left intro/media column + right services grid ---------- */
.svc-intro-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.svc-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.svc-intro .rule {
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}
.svc-intro p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.svc-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    var(--maroon-900) 0%,
    var(--red-700) 100%
  );
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -26px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.svc-media svg {
  width: 62%;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.1rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.svc-card.is-light {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -26px rgba(92, 10, 25, 0.3);
}
.svc-card.is-dark {
  background: var(--maroon-900);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -20px rgba(46, 4, 12, 0.55);
}
.svc-card .svc-heading {
  /* font-family: "Fraunces", serif; */
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.svc-card.is-light .svc-heading {
  color: var(--maroon-900);
}
.svc-card.is-dark .svc-heading {
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-card .svc-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 46px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
}
.svc-card .svc-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.svc-card.is-light .svc-desc {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.svc-card.is-dark .svc-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.svc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.svc-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed;
}
.svc-list li:first-child {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.svc-card.is-light .svc-list li {
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.svc-card.is-dark .svc-list li {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.svc-card.is-light .svc-list li i {
  color: var(--red-700);
}
.svc-card.is-dark .svc-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-300);
}
.svc-list li i {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
/* ---------- Ecosystem ---------- */
.eco-diagram {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.eco-node {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-900);
  padding: 0.6rem;
}
.eco-node i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--red-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.eco-node.center {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: var(--maroon-900);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}
.eco-node.center i {
  color: var(--gold-300);
}
/*=============================
  ACHIEVEMENT SECTION
==============================*/

.ieco-achievement-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ieco-achievement-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -180px;
  top: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.04);
}

.ieco-achievement-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -150px;
  bottom: -150px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.05);
}

/*=============================
LEFT
==============================*/

.ieco-mini-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ieco-icon-box {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #fff4ef;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: #d62d20;
  font-size: 34px;
  transition: 0.45s;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ieco-mini-title:hover .ieco-icon-box {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
  background: #d62d20;
  color: #fff;
}

.ieco-mini-title span {
  color: #d62d20;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.ieco-main-title {
  font-size: 54px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #16234b;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.ieco-main-title span {
  color: #d62d20;
}

.ieco-desc {
  color: #6f7484;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/*=============================
BUTTON
==============================*/

.ieco-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ff5a19;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ieco-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -100%;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.ieco-btn:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.ieco-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 90, 25, 0.35);
}

/*=============================
IMAGE
==============================*/

.ieco-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 110px;
}

.ieco-main-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 620px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.ieco-image-wrapper:hover .ieco-main-image {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/*=============================
FLOATING CARD
==============================*/

.ieco-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 520px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 45px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: 0.45s;
  z-index: 10;
}

.ieco-floating-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
}

.ieco-floating-card h3 {
  color: #172550;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ieco-floating-card p {
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/*=============================
PROGRESS
==============================*/

.ieco-progress-item {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ieco-progress-item strong {
  color: #172550;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ieco-progress-item span {
  color: #b8b8b8;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ieco-progress {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ececec;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ieco-progress-fill {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5a19, #ff7c44);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: 2s ease;
}

/*=============================
HOVER
==============================*/

.ieco-progress-item:hover .ieco-progress-fill {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/*=============================
RESPONSIVE
==============================*/

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .ieco-main-title {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card {
    width: 470px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ieco-main-title {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card {
    width: 430px;
    padding: 35px;
  }

  .ieco-main-image {
    min-height: 560px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ieco-image-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 50px;
  }

  .ieco-main-image {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: -120px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .ieco-main-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ieco-achievement-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .ieco-main-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card {
    padding: 28px;
    margin-top: 25px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ieco-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ieco-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ieco-main-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ieco-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ieco-mini-title {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .ieco-floating-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}
/* ---------- Startup support ---------- */
.support-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--maroon), var(--red-700));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.8rem;
}
.support-panel h2 {
  color: #fff;
}
.support-panel .rule {
  background: var(--gold-500);
}
.support-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
}
.support-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); */
}
.support-list li i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.scheme-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0.25rem 0.35rem 0 0;
}
.profile-card{
    background:url(https://html.xpressbuddy.com/edubost/assets/img/bg/campus-bg.jpg);
    border-radius:120px;
    padding:5px 45px;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    overflow:hidden;
}

.profile-img{
    width:170px;
    height:170px;
    margin:auto;
    border-radius:50%;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:8px solid #fff;
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

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

.profile-details{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:30px;
}

.detail-item{
    flex:1;
}

.label{
    display:block;
    color:#9b9b9b;
    font-size:13px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.detail-item h4,
.detail-item h5,
.detail-item p{
    margin:0;
    color:#6d2b35;
    font-weight:600;
}

.detail-item p{
    font-size:16px;
}

.divider{
    width:1px;
    height:65px;
    background:#d8cfc8;
}

/* Hover */

.profile-card{
    transition:.4s;
}

.profile-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.profile-card:hover .divider{
    background:#7b2332;
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .profile-card{
        border-radius:35px;
        padding:30px;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .profile-details{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:20px;
    }

    .divider{
        width:70%;
        height:1px;
    }

}

.table-scroll{
    max-height: 600px;   /* Adjust to show approximately 10 rows */
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Keep header visible while scrolling */
.table-scroll thead th{
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #fff;    /* Use the same header color as your design */
}

/* Optional: Custom scrollbar */
.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background: #f3f3f3;
}

.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background: #c7c7c7;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{
    background: #999;
}
.table-scroll1{
    max-height: 640px;   /* Adjust to show approximately 10 rows */
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Keep header visible while scrolling */
.table-scroll1 thead th{
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #fff;    /* Use the same header color as your design */
}

/* Optional: Custom scrollbar */
.table-scroll1::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

.table-scroll1::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background: #f3f3f3;
}

.table-scroll1::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background: #c7c7c7;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.table-scroll1::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{
    background: #999;
}
.year-filter{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.year-filter button{
    border:#e7e4e4;
    background:#e7e4e4;
    color:#333;
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
    cursor:pointer;
}

.year-filter button:hover,
.year-filter button.active{
    background:var(--maroon); /* Your theme color */
    color:#fff;
}
.modal-body a{
    color:var(--maroon);
}

.documents-wrapper{
    max-height:540px;   /* Approximately 4 rows */
    overflow-y:auto;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    padding-right:10px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
.documents-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width:8px;
}

.documents-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background:#f3f3f3;
    border-radius:10px;
}

.documents-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background:#9b111e;
    border-radius:10px;
}

.documents-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{
    background:#7b0d17;
}

/* Firefox */
.documents-wrapper{
    scrollbar-width:thin;
    scrollbar-color:#9b111e #f3f3f3;
}


/*LAb filtering sevction*/
 .lab2s-section{
    padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
      /* linear-gradient(var(--paper), var(--paper)) ,
      repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 39px, var(--paper-line) 40px); */
    background-blend-mode: normal;
  }

  .lab2s-header{
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .lab2s-eyebrow{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--amber);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .lab2s-title{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .lab2s-subtitle{
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* ---- Category tabs ---- */
  .lab2-tabs{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .lab2-tab{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .lab2-tab-num{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--amber);
  }

  .lab2-tab:hover{
    border-color: var(--blueprint);
    color: white;
    background: var(--maroon);
  }

  .lab2-tab.active{
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-color:1px solid var(--maroon);
    color: white;
  }

  .lab2-tab.active .lab2-tab-num{
    color: white;
  }

  /* ---- Dark instrument panel ---- */
  .lab2-panels{
    background: var(--maroon);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel-dark-2), var(--panel-dark) 60%),
      repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 32px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 32px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -25px rgba(13,20,32,0.55);
  }

  .lab2-panel{ display: none; }
  .lab2-panel.active{ display: block; }

  .lab2-panel-title{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .lab2-buttons{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .lab2-btn{
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: #DCE3EC;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .lab2-btn:hover{
    border-color: var(--amber);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .lab2-btn.active{
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    color: var(--panel-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ---- Detail area ---- */
  .lab2-details{
    /* max-width: 980px; */
    background:white;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:2rem;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
  }

  .lab2-detail{
    display: none;
    /* grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; */
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .lab2-detail.active{
    display: grid;
  }
 .lab2-detail-body h4{
     margin-bottom:30px;
 }
  .lab2-detail-media img{
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(18,24,31,0.35);
  }

  .lab2-detail-eyebrow{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--amber);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .lab2-detail-title{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .lab2-detail-desc{
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .lab2-detail-features{
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .lab2-detail-features li{
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }

  .lab2-detail-features li::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--blueprint);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }

  /* ---- Equipment specification table ---- */
  .lab2-detail-subhead{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .lab2-spec-table-wrap{
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .lab2-spec-table{
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .lab2-spec-table th,
  .lab2-spec-table td{
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  }

  .lab2-spec-table thead th{
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    background: rgba(43,74,115,0.06);
  }

  .lab2-spec-table tbody th{
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .lab2-spec-table tbody td{
    color: var(--ink-soft);
  }

  .lab2-spec-table tbody tr:last-child th,
  .lab2-spec-table tbody tr:last-child td{
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .visually-hidden{
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
  }

  /* ---- lab2 actions ---- */
  .lab2-actions{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
  }

  .lab2-action{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }

  .lab2-action-primary{
    background: var(--blueprint);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .lab2-action-primary:hover{
    background: #223A5C;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .lab2-action-secondary{
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-color: var(--paper-line);
  }

  .lab2-action-secondary:hover{
    border-color: var(--amber);
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  @media (max-width: 767px){
    .lab2-panels{ padding: 2rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 16px; }
    .lab2-detail{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .lab2-tab{ font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; }
    .lab2-action{ flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .lab2-tab, .lab2-btn{ transition: none; }
  }
  
  
  
/*==============================
 SDG ALIGNMENT
===============================*/

.sdg-alignment{
    background:#fafafa;
}

.section-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:40px;
    background:#ffecec;
    color:#9f1d20;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.85rem;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

/* .section-title{
    font-size:2.5rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#212529;
} */

.section-description{
    max-width:850px;
    color:#6c757d;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.sdg-definition{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:35px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.sdg-icon{
    width:100px;
    height:100px;
    background:#b51f29;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:auto;
    font-size:40px;
}

/* .sdg-definition h3{
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:15px;
} */

/* .sdg-definition p{
    color:#666;
    line-height:1.8;
} */

.sdg-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px;
    height:100%;
    transition:.35s;
    border:1px solid #eee;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.sdg-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:5px;
    height:100%;
    background:#b51f29;
}

.sdg-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.goal-number{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    color:#b51f29;
    font-size:.9rem;
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.sdg-card h4{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    font-weight:700;
    font-family:var(--font-sans);
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.sdg-card p{
    color:#6b7280;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin:0;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

.section-title{
    font-size:2rem;
}

.sdg-definition{
    text-align:center;
    padding:30px;
}

.sdg-icon{
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

}

@media(max-width:576px){

.section-title{
    font-size:1.7rem;
}

.sdg-card{
    padding:24px;
}

.sdg-definition{
    padding:25px;
}

}