:root {
  --navy: #0b2447;
  --navy-light: #14336b;
  --orange: #f5941f;
  --orange-light: #ffab3d;
  --amber: #f59e0b;
  --bg: #f7f9fc;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --text: #1a2333;
  --text-muted: #5b6b82;
  --border: #e3e8f0;
  --success: #16a34a;
  --danger: #dc2626;
  --radius: 14px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11,36,71,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(11,36,71,0.14);
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.25; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }

/* ---- Notice bar ---- */
.notice-bar { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0; white-space: nowrap; }
.notice-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 60px; animation: scrollNotice 150s linear infinite; padding-left: 100%; }
.notice-track span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; }
@keyframes scrollNotice { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }

/* ---- Header ---- */
.site-header { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 20px; max-width:100%; }
.logo { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.logo-icon { color: #bb8941; }
.logo-accent { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; }
.main-nav { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
.main-nav a { font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); transition: color .2s; }
.main-nav a:hover { color: #bb8941; }

/* ---- Mega-menu dropdowns ---- */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.dropdown-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.dropdown-caret { font-size: 13px; transition: transform .2s; }
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: 70%; left: 0; margin-top: 10px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 8px; min-width: 230px; z-index: 150;
}
.dropdown-menu-wide { min-width: 260px; max-height: 420px; overflow-y: auto; }
.dropdown-menu a { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; white-space: nowrap; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: #fdf0dd; color: #bb8941; }
.dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 6px 4px; }

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
}
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 24px; cursor: pointer; }

.btn { display: inline-block; padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all .2s; text-align: center; }
.btn-primary { background: #bb8941; color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #bb8941; color: #bb8941; }
.btn-amber { background: #bb8941; color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-whatsapp-sm { background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; border-radius: 999px; }

/* ---- WhatsApp float ---- */
.whatsapp-float { position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; background: #25D366; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.5); z-index: 200; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }

/* ---- Lead Capture Popup ---- */
.lead-popup-float { position: fixed; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; z-index: 200; background: #bb8941; color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 30px; padding: 14px 20px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,148,31,.45); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.lead-popup-float:hover { background: var(--navy); }
.lead-popup-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(11,36,71,.65); z-index: 999; display: none; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding: 60px 16px; overflow-y: auto; }
.lead-popup-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.lead-popup-box { background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; max-width: 460px; width: 100%; padding: 32px 30px; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.lead-popup-close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 16px; background: none; border: none; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-muted); }
.lead-popup-close:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.lead-popup-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lead-popup-subtitle { text-align: center; color: #bb8941; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.lead-popup-msg { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.lead-popup-msg-success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.lead-popup-msg-error { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lead-popup-box { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .lead-popup-float { padding: 12px 16px; }
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5)} 70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0)} 100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0)} }

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 60%, #0f2f5c 100%); color: #fff; padding: 80px 0 100px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::after { content:''; position:absolute; right:-100px; top:-100px; width:400px; height:400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,184,166,.25), transparent 70%); border-radius:50%; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 50px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-badge { display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--orange-light); }
.hero h1 { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero h1 span { color: var(--orange-light); }
.hero p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-quicklinks { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-quicklinks a { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; }
.hero-quicklinks a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.hero-img-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-img-wrap img { border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ---- Hero Banner Slider ---- */
.hero-slider { position: relative; height: 620px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); }
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; z-index: 1;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; z-index: 2; }
.hero-slide-inner { max-width: 700px; color: #fff; }
.hero-slide-inner h1 { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero-slide-inner p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 560px; }
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: #fff; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 26px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s;
}
.slider-arrow:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.slider-prev { left: 24px; } .slider-next { right: 24px; }
.slider-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 0; right: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; z-index: 5; }
.slider-dots button { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: all .2s; }
.slider-dots button.active { background: var(--orange-light); width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; }

/* ---- Breadcrumb / page banner ---- */
.breadcrumb-area { position: relative; padding: 64px 0 44px; color: #fff; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.breadcrumb-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.breadcrumb-area h1 { color: #fff; font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.breadcrumb-area p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.breadcrumb-trail { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb-trail a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb-trail a:hover { color: var(--orange-light); }
.breadcrumb-trail .crumb-current { color: var(--orange-light); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb-trail .crumb-sep { opacity: .6; }

/* ---- Generic background-image section utility ---- */
.bg-image { position: relative; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-attachment: scroll; }
.bg-image-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(11,36,71,.92), rgba(11,36,71,.75)); z-index: 1; }
.bg-image-overlay-light { background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(11,36,71,.94), rgba(11,36,71,.86)); }
.bg-image .section-head h2, .bg-image .section-head p, .bg-image .section-tag { color: #fff; }
.bg-image .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ---- Why Choose Us ---- */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }
.why-card img { height: 140px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.why-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; padding: 0 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 13.5px; padding: 0 18px; }

/* ---- Process Steps ---- */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative; }
.process-step { text-align: center; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.process-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb8941, var(--navy)); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; font-size: 18px; }
.process-step h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---- Gallery ---- */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.gallery-item { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); height: 220px; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .35s; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-caption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 12px 16px; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11,36,71,.85), transparent); color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq-list { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: inherit; }
.faq-toggle { color: #bb8941; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; transition: transform .2s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 0 22px 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* ---- Stats ---- */
.stats { background: #fff; margin-top: -50px; position: relative; z-index: 10; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); max-width: 1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 34px 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: #bb8941; font-family: 'Poppins',sans-serif; }
.stat-label { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---- Sections ---- */
.section { padding: 70px 0; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 44px; }
.section-tag { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 32px; margin-top: 8px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---- Tool Cards ---- */
.tools-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.tool-card { background: var(--card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.tool-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.tool-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb8941, var(--navy)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; color: #fff; }
.tool-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tool-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.tool-card a { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }

/* ---- Cards general ---- */
.card { background: var(--card); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; }
.card:has(table.admin-table) { overflow-x: auto; }
.card:has(table.admin-table) table.admin-table { min-width: 480px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* ---- Explore Colleges / Cutoff tiles ---- */
.explore-tabs { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.explore-tab { padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 24px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s; }
.explore-tab:hover { border-color: #bb8941; color: #bb8941; }
.explore-tab.active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.explore-tile { display: block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 20px; text-align: left; transition: all .18s; }
.explore-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11,36,71,.12); border-color: #bb8941; }
.explore-tile-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.explore-tile h4 { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.explore-tile span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.explore-tile .explore-arrow { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; color: #bb8941; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.explore-tile-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.explore-tile-actions .explore-arrow { margin-top: 0; }
.explore-book-btn { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .15s; }
.explore-book-btn:hover { background: #bb8941; }

/* ---- College Card ---- */
.college-card img { height: 180px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.college-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.college-tag { display: inline-block; background: #fdf0dd; color: #bb8941; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.college-card-body h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.college-loc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.college-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.college-meta b { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-size: 13.5px; }
.college-meta span { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- Forms ---- */
.form-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 36px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--navy); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); font-size: 14.5px; font-family: inherit; background: #fbfcfe;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: #bb8941; background: #fff; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

/* ---- Predictor result ---- */
.result-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf0dd, #eef2f9); border: 1.5px solid #bb8941; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; margin-top: 24px; }
.result-box h3 { color: #bb8941; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.result-list { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.result-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.result-row .rname { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.result-row .rloc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.chance-badge { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; }
.chance-high { background: #dcfce7; color: var(--success); }
.chance-medium { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.chance-low { background: #fee2e2; color: var(--danger); }

/* ---- Alert ---- */
.alert { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.alert-success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.alert-error { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */
.testimonial-card { padding: 26px; }
.t-header { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.t-header img { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.t-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.t-meta { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.t-msg { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); font-style: italic; }

/* ---- Blog ---- */
.blog-card img { height: 190px; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.blog-cat { color: #bb8941; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 8px 0; }
.blog-card-body p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---- CTA band ---- */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #bb8941, #c9720f); color: #fff; padding: 56px 0; text-align: center; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); padding: 60px 0 0; margin-top: 0px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.footer-logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-about { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icons a { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; }
.site-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.site-footer a { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--orange-light); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 18px 0; font-size: 12.5px; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-bottom a { display: inline; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* ---- Filters ---- */
.filter-bar { background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-bottom: 30px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: end; }

/* ---- Dashboard ---- */
.dash-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: start; }
.dash-sidebar { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 20px; position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.dash-sidebar a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.dash-sidebar a:hover, .dash-sidebar a.active { background: #fdf0dd; color: #bb8941; }
.dash-main { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.dash-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 24px; overflow-x: auto; }
.dash-card table.admin-table { min-width: 640px; }
.status-pill { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Page Content Manager Tabs ---- */
.page-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 0; }
.page-tab { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); background: #eef1f6; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: -2px; transition: all .15s; }
.page-tab:hover { background: #e4e9f2; color: var(--navy); }
.page-tab.active { background: #fff; color: #bb8941; border-color: var(--border); box-shadow: 0 -2px 8px rgba(11,36,71,.06); border-bottom: 2px solid #fff; }
.page-tab-icon { font-size: 15px; }
.content-block-form { max-width: 780px; }

/* ---- Admin ---- */
.admin-body { background: #f1f4f9; }
.admin-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; min-height: 100vh; }
.admin-sidebar { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 24px 16px; }
.admin-sidebar .logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 0 8px; }
.admin-sidebar a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.admin-sidebar a:hover, .admin-sidebar a.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
.admin-content { padding: 30px 34px; }
.admin-topbar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.admin-kpis { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.kpi-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.kpi-num { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Poppins',sans-serif; }
.kpi-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px; }
table.admin-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
table.admin-table th { background: #f5f7fb; text-align: left; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 700; }
table.admin-table td { padding: 13px 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 14px; }
.badge { padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; }
.badge-new { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.badge-progress { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.badge-done { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.badge-lost { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.action-link { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; margin-right: 10px; }
.login-wrap { min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light)); }

.hide-mobile { display: inline-block; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — mobile-first breakpoints covering every section.
   1024px = small laptop/large tablet, 768px = tablet, 600px = large
   phone, 420px = standard phone, 360px = small phone.
   =================================================================== */

/* ---- Tablet / small laptop (<=1024px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .why-grid, .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .admin-content { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ---- Tablet (<=900px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-slider { height: 540px; }
  .hero-slide-inner h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .breadcrumb-area h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .tools-grid, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .main-nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left:0; right:0; background:#fff; flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); max-height: calc(100vh - 70px); overflow-y: auto; align-items: stretch; }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-item { width: 100%; }
  .main-nav > .nav-item > a, .main-nav .nav-item > .dropdown-toggle { padding: 12px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .dropdown-menu { display: none; position: static; box-shadow: none; border: none; margin-top: 0; padding: 0 0 8px 14px; min-width: 0; max-height: none; }
  .dropdown-menu.mobile-open { display: block; }
  .dropdown-menu a { padding: 10px 4px; white-space: normal; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }
  .dropdown-caret.rotated { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .hide-mobile { display: none; }
  .filter-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dash-layout, .admin-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admin-sidebar { position: relative; padding: 14px 10px; }
  .admin-sidebar nav, .admin-sidebar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; }
  .admin-sidebar .logo { width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .admin-sidebar a { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; padding: 10px 8px; }
  .admin-kpis { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dash-sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* ---- Large phone / small tablet (<=768px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-grid, .process-grid, .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-slide-inner p { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 26px; }
  .form-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

/* ---- Phone (<=600px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .header-inner { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .logo { font-size: 18px; }
  .header-actions .btn-primary { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .notice-track span { font-size: 12px; }
  .notice-track { gap: 40px; }
  .hero-slider { height: 460px; }
  .hero-slide-inner h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .hero-slide-inner p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 5px 12px; }
  .hero-cta, .hero-quicklinks { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-cta .btn, .hero-quicklinks a { font-size: 13px; padding: 9px 16px; }
  .slider-arrow { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 18px; }
  .slider-prev { left: 10px; } .slider-next { right: 10px; }
  .slider-dots { bottom: 16px; }
  .breadcrumb-area { padding: 44px 0 30px; }
  .breadcrumb-area h1 { font-size: 21px; }
  .breadcrumb-area p { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .why-grid, .process-grid, .gallery-grid, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card img, .gallery-item { height: 170px; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); padding: 22px 14px; gap: 14px; margin-top: -30px; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 24px; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 12px; }
  .section { padding: 40px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 30px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .tool-card, .form-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .filter-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 16px; }
  .college-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .admin-kpis { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .kpi-card { padding: 16px; }
  .kpi-num { font-size: 21px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; text-align: left; }
  .cta-band h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .whatsapp-float { width: 50px; height: 50px; bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
  .lead-popup-float { bottom: 16px; left: 16px; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .dash-layout { gap: 16px; }
  table.admin-table th, table.admin-table td { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ---- Small phone (<=420px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .logo span.logo-accent { display: none; }
  .header-actions .btn-primary { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .hero-slider { height: 600px; }
  .hero-slide-inner h1 { font-size: 21px; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admin-kpis { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-card, .tool-card { padding: 18px 14px; }
  .cta-actions, .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cta-actions .btn, .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---- Very small phone (<=360px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container { padding: 0 14px; }
  .hero-slider { height: 400px; }
  .hero-slide-inner h1 { font-size: 19px; }
  .breadcrumb-area h1 { font-size: 19px; }
  .btn { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; }
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 80px; /* apne hisab se 50px, 70px bhi kar sakte ho */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 60px; /* apne hisab se 50px, 70px ya 80px kar sakte ho */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE FULL RESTORE + NEW MARQUEE/BACKGROUND STYLES
   Poora block apni style.css ke end mein paste kar dein.
   =================================================================== */

/* ---- Announcement bar ---- */
.announce-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; height: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.announce-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 0 14px; font-size: 15px; background: #bb8941; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.announce-track-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 100%; }
.announce-track { display: flex; align-items: center; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; height: 100%; animation: announce-scroll 150s linear infinite; }
.announce-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; padding: 0 40px 0 0; text-align: left; }
.announce-link { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 8px; text-decoration: underline; }
@keyframes announce-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Quick Action strip ---- */
.qa-strip-bg { background: #fff; padding: 40px 0; }
.qa-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.qa-btn { width: 320px; height: 78px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: .25s; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.qa-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.qa-prospectus { background: var(--navy); }
.qa-icon-circle { width: 62px; height: 62px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-text { flex: 1; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.35; padding-left: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-pdf { background: #fff; color: #d84315; font-weight: 800; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.qa-youtube { background: #101010; }
.qa-youtube-left { width: 62px; height: 62px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff0000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-yt-content { flex: 1; padding-left: 15px; }
.qa-yt-content small { display: block; color: #ddd; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.qa-yt-content strong { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-subscribe { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .qa-btn { width: 100%; } }

/* ---- Latest Updates + Colleges split (light-blue bg for contrast) ---- */
.nc-section { background: #eef3fb; padding: 60px 0; }
.nc-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.nc-news-box { background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 22px; max-height: 480px; overflow-y: auto; }
.nc-news-box h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #bb8941; }
.nc-news-item { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e0e4ea; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; }
.nc-news-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-news-item a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 4px; }
.nc-news-item a:hover { color: #bb8941; }
.nc-colleges-box h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.nc-course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.nc-course-tile { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; height: 140px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.nc-course-tile img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.nc-course-tile .nc-overlay { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,36,71,.92), transparent); width: 100%; padding: 14px 10px 10px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .nc-row, .nc-course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Tools grid -> auto-scrolling marquee ---- */
.tools-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); }
.tools-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; width: max-content; animation: toolsMarqueeScroll 45s linear infinite; padding: 4px 20px 12px; }
.tools-marquee-wrap:hover .tools-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tools-marquee-track .tool-card { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 300px; }
@keyframes toolsMarqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Free Consultation CTA strip ---- */
.cs-strip { max-width: 1200px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.cs-inner { position: relative; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 30px 40px; }
.cs-inner::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: #bb8941; clip-path: polygon(70% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 60% 100%); z-index: 0; }
.cs-inner-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cs-inner h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cs-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 14px; max-width: 420px; }
.cs-strip-outer { background: #eef1f6; padding: 10px 0; }
.cs-btn-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cs-btn { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .cs-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; clip-path: none; } .cs-inner::before { display: none; } }

/* ---- Problem vs Solution comparison (auto-animating handle) ---- */
.cmp-section { background: #f6f8fb; padding: 60px 0 50px; }
.cmp-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.cmp-header h2 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; }
.cmp-header p { color: #666; font-size: 15.5px; margin-top: 10px; }
.cmp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
.cmp-col-lbl { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #999; }
.cmp-col-lbl.solution { justify-content: flex-end; }
.cmp-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.cmp-dot.red { background: #e5484d; }
.cmp-dot.green { background: #1a9d5c; }
.cmp-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; cursor: pointer; transition: .25s; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.cmp-item:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,36,71,.08); }
.cmp-num { flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fde3e2; color: #e5484d; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.cmp-num.solution { background: #dcf3e6; color: #1a9d5c; }
.cmp-text { font-size: 14.5px; color: #333; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; padding-top: 3px; }
.cmp-right .cmp-item { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }
.cmp-item-active-red { background: #fff; border-color: #f4b6b6; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(229,72,77,.15); }
.cmp-item-active-green { background: #fff; border-color: #a9e0c1; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,157,92,.15); }
.cmp-img-col { position: relative; }
.cmp-img-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11,36,71,.18); user-select: none; touch-action: none; }
.cmp-img-frame img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; pointer-events: none; }
.cmp-img-after { clip-path: inset(0 40% 0 0); transition: clip-path .05s linear; }
.cmp-tag { position: absolute; top: 14px; z-index: 3; background: rgba(11,36,71,.75); color: #fff; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }
.cmp-tag.before { left: 14px; } .cmp-tag.after { right: 14px; }
.cmp-handle { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 60%; width: 3px; background: #fff; transform: translateX(-50%); cursor: ew-resize; z-index: 4; transition: left .05s linear; }
.cmp-handle-btn { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 38px; height: 38px; background: #fff; border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.cmp-handle-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.cmp-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 1000px; margin: 44px auto 0; background: var(--navy); padding: 22px 30px; border-radius: 14px; }
.cmp-cta p { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }
.cmp-cta a { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cmp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cmp-col-lbl.solution { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .cmp-right .cmp-item { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
  .cmp-img-col { order: -1; margin-bottom: 10px; max-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .cmp-header h2 { font-size: 23px; } .cmp-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ---- Journey / Staircase ---- */
.jrny-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy), #0a1c38); padding: 70px 0 60px; overflow: hidden; }
.jrny-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.jrny-sprout { font-size: 30px; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.jrny-header h2 { color: #bb8941; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; }
.jrny-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 8px; }
.jrny-scene { position: relative; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.jrny-svg-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.jrny-svg-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.jrny-stairs-surface { stroke: #142a4d; stroke-width: 42; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.jrny-stairs-edge { stroke: #bb8941; stroke-width: 2.5; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; filter: url(#jrny-glow); stroke-dasharray: 1600; stroke-dashoffset: 1600; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-stairs-edge { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.jrny-marker circle { transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-marker circle { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(1) circle { transition-delay: .3s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(2) circle { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(3) circle { transition-delay: .9s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(4) circle { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(5) circle { transition-delay: 1.5s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(6) circle { transition-delay: 1.8s; }
.jrny-walker { opacity: 0; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-walker { opacity: 1; }
.jrny-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 36px; }
.jrny-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.25); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: .5s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.jrny-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .8s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-card .jrny-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card .jrny-num { color: #bb8941; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.jrny-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.jrny-card.gold { border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.35); }
.jrny-card.purple { border-color: rgba(167,139,250,.3); }
.jrny-card.navy { border-color: rgba(120,160,220,.3); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .jrny-svg-wrap { display: none; } .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 10px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 23px; } .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Explore Colleges marquee (light background section) ---- */
.explore-bg { background: #fff; }
.explore-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); }
.explore-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content; animation: exploreMarqueeScroll 80s linear infinite; }
.explore-marquee-wrap:hover .explore-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.explore-marquee-track .explore-tile { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 260px; }
@keyframes exploreMarqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }

/* ---- Cutoff pills marquee — RESTYLED: cream/amber card look ---- */
.ce-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff8ec, #fdf0dd); padding: 50px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.ce-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
.ce-row.ce-row1 { animation: ce-left 30s linear infinite; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ce-row.ce-row2 { animation: ce-right 34s linear infinite; }
.ce-pill { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245,148,31,.12); }
.ce-pill .ce-pill-sub { color: #b96b0f; font-weight: 500; font-size: 11.5px; }
.ce-pill:hover { background: #bb8941; color: #fff; }
.ce-pill:hover .ce-pill-sub { color: var(--navy); }
@keyframes ce-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes ce-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ---- State marquee — RESTYLED: deep navy, glassy pills ---- */
.sm-section { background: #071834; padding: 34px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.sm-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
.sm-row.sm-row1 { animation: sm-left 32s linear infinite; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sm-row.sm-row2 { animation: sm-right 32s linear infinite; }
.sm-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.35); color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sm-pill:hover { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); border-color: #bb8941; }
@keyframes sm-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes sm-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ---- MBBS abroad flags ---- */
.ab-flag-circle { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto 10px; border: 3px solid #bb8941; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11,36,71,.12); }
.ab-flag-circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* ---- Reliable Services strip ---- */
.rs-strip { background: #f6f8fb; padding: 40px 0; }
.rs-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.rs-item { flex: 1 1 140px; }
.rs-item .rs-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rs-item h4 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Testimonials marquee ---- */
.tm-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 46px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.tm-section .section-head h2, .tm-section .section-head span.section-tag { color: #fff; }
.tm-section .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.tm-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); }
.tm-track { display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content; animation: tm-scroll 40s linear infinite; }
.tm-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tm-card { flex: 0 0 300px; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; }
.tm-card .tm-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card h5 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tm-card .tm-meta { color: #999; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card p { color: #444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }
@keyframes tm-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Mobile safety for marquees/comparison ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .tools-marquee-track .tool-card { width: 250px; }
  .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 21px; }
}/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE CLEAN ADDITIONS
   Ye poora block apni style.css ke end mein paste kar dein.
   Covers: announcement bar, quick-action strip, journey/staircase
   section, reliable-services strip, testimonials marquee, explore
   marquee — plus a consistent spacing/background rhythm so the whole
   homepage reads as one calm, designed page instead of many.
   =================================================================== */

/* ---- Announcement bar (was inline in index.php) ---- */
.announce-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; height: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.announce-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 0 14px; font-size: 15px; background: #bb8941; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.announce-track-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 100%; }
.announce-track { display: flex; align-items: center; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; height: 100%; animation: announce-scroll 150s linear infinite; }
.announce-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; padding: 0 40px 0 0; text-align: left; }
.announce-link { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 8px; text-decoration: underline; }
@keyframes announce-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Quick Action strip (Prospectus + YouTube) ---- */
.qa-strip { padding: 40px 0; background: #fff; }
.qa-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.qa-btn { width: 320px; height: 78px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: .25s; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.qa-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.qa-prospectus { background: var(--navy); }
.qa-icon-circle { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-text { flex: 1; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.35; padding-left: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-pdf { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 13px; }
.qa-youtube { background: #101010; }
.qa-youtube-left { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff0000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-yt-content { flex: 1; padding-left: 15px; }
.qa-yt-content small { display: block; color: #ccc; font-size: 11.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.qa-yt-content strong { color: #fff; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-subscribe { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .qa-btn { width: 100%; } }

/* ---- Journey / Staircase section ---- */
.jrny-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy), #0a1c38); padding: 84px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.jrny-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.jrny-sprout { font-size: 28px; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.jrny-header h2 { color: #bb8941; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; }
.jrny-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 8px; }
.jrny-scene { position: relative; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.jrny-svg-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.jrny-svg-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.jrny-stairs-surface { stroke: #142a4d; stroke-width: 42; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.jrny-stairs-edge { stroke: #bb8941; stroke-width: 2.5; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; filter: url(#jrny-glow); stroke-dasharray: 1600; stroke-dashoffset: 1600; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-stairs-edge { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.jrny-marker circle { transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-marker circle { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(1) circle { transition-delay: .3s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(2) circle { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(3) circle { transition-delay: .9s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(4) circle { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(5) circle { transition-delay: 1.5s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(6) circle { transition-delay: 1.8s; }
.jrny-walker { opacity: 0; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-walker { opacity: 1; }
.jrny-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 36px; }
.jrny-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.25); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: .5s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.jrny-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .8s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-card .jrny-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card .jrny-num { color: #bb8941; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.jrny-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.jrny-card.gold { border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.35); }
.jrny-card.purple { border-color: rgba(167,139,250,.3); }
.jrny-card.navy { border-color: rgba(120,160,220,.3); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .jrny-svg-wrap { display: none; }
  .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 23px; }
  .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Explore Colleges marquee ---- */
.explore-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); }
.explore-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content; animation: exploreMarqueeScroll 80s linear infinite; }
.explore-marquee-wrap:hover .explore-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.explore-marquee-track .explore-tile { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 260px; }
@keyframes exploreMarqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }

/* ---- MBBS Abroad flag circles ---- */
.ab-flag-circle { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto 10px; border: 3px solid #bb8941; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ab-flag-circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* ---- Reliable Services strip ---- */
.rs-strip { background: var(--bg); padding: 70px 0; }
.rs-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.rs-item { flex: 1 1 140px; }
.rs-item .rs-icon { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rs-item h4 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Testimonials Marquee ---- */
.tm-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 70px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.tm-section .section-head h2, .tm-section .section-head span.section-tag { color: #fff; }
.tm-section .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.tm-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); }
.tm-track { display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content; animation: tm-scroll 40s linear infinite; }
.tm-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tm-card { flex: 0 0 300px; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.tm-card .tm-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card h5 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tm-card .tm-meta { color: #999; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card p { color: #444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }
@keyframes tm-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===================================================================
   CONSISTENT SPACING & VISUAL RHYTHM — applies to every remaining
   section so the page feels like one calm design, not a stack of
   different mini-sites.
   =================================================================== */
.section, .qa-strip, .jrny-section, .rs-strip, .tm-section {
  padding: 84px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section, .qa-strip, .jrny-section, .rs-strip, .tm-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
}

.card, .tool-card, .why-card, .jrny-card, .explore-tile, .tm-card, .qa-btn {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.card:hover, .tool-card:hover, .explore-tile:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.section-tag { letter-spacing: 1.2px; font-size: 12.5px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 30px; margin-top: 6px; }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ---- Mobile safety for the new sections ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 21px; }
  .rs-row { gap: 18px; }
  .tm-card { flex-basis: 260px; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE FULL RESTORE + NEW MARQUEE/BACKGROUND STYLES
   Poora block apni style.css ke end mein paste kar dein.
   =================================================================== */

/* ---- Announcement bar ---- */
.announce-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; height: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.announce-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 0 14px; font-size: 15px; background: #bb8941; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.announce-track-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 100%; }
.announce-track { display: flex; align-items: center; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; height: 100%; animation: announce-scroll 150s linear infinite; }
.announce-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; padding: 0 40px 0 0; text-align: left; }
.announce-link { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 8px; text-decoration: underline; }
@keyframes announce-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Quick Action strip ---- */
.qa-strip-bg { background: #fff; padding: 40px 0; }
.qa-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.qa-btn { width: 320px; height: 78px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: .25s; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.qa-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.qa-prospectus { background: var(--navy); }
.qa-icon-circle { width: 62px; height: 62px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-text { flex: 1; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.35; padding-left: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-pdf { background: #fff; color: #d84315; font-weight: 800; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.qa-youtube { background: #101010; }
.qa-youtube-left { width: 62px; height: 62px; margin-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff0000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qa-yt-content { flex: 1; padding-left: 15px; }
.qa-yt-content small { display: block; color: #ddd; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.qa-yt-content strong { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.qa-subscribe { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .qa-btn { width: 100%; } }

/* ---- Latest Updates + Colleges split (light-blue bg for contrast) ---- */
.nc-section { background: #eef3fb; padding: 60px 0; }
.nc-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.nc-news-box { background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 22px; max-height: 480px; overflow-y: auto; }
.nc-news-box h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #bb8941; }
.nc-news-item { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e0e4ea; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; }
.nc-news-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nc-news-item a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 4px; }
.nc-news-item a:hover { color: #bb8941; }
.nc-colleges-box h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.nc-course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.nc-course-tile { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; height: 140px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.nc-course-tile img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.nc-course-tile .nc-overlay { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,36,71,.92), transparent); width: 100%; padding: 14px 10px 10px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .nc-row, .nc-course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Tools grid -> auto-scrolling marquee ---- */
.tools-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); }
.tools-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; width: max-content; animation: toolsMarqueeScroll 45s linear infinite; padding: 4px 20px 12px; }
.tools-marquee-wrap:hover .tools-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tools-marquee-track .tool-card { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 300px; }
@keyframes toolsMarqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Free Consultation CTA strip ---- */
.cs-strip { max-width: 1200px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.cs-inner { position: relative; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 30px 40px; }
.cs-inner::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: #bb8941; clip-path: polygon(70% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 60% 100%); z-index: 0; }
.cs-inner-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cs-inner h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cs-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 14px; max-width: 420px; }
.cs-strip-outer { background: #eef1f6; padding: 10px 0; }
.cs-btn-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cs-btn { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .cs-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; clip-path: none; } .cs-inner::before { display: none; } }

/* ---- Problem vs Solution comparison (auto-animating handle) ---- */
.cmp-section { background: #f6f8fb; padding: 60px 0 50px; }
.cmp-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.cmp-header h2 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; }
.cmp-header p { color: #666; font-size: 15.5px; margin-top: 10px; }
.cmp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
.cmp-col-lbl { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #999; }
.cmp-col-lbl.solution { justify-content: flex-end; }
.cmp-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.cmp-dot.red { background: #e5484d; }
.cmp-dot.green { background: #1a9d5c; }
.cmp-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; cursor: pointer; transition: .25s; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.cmp-item:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,36,71,.08); }
.cmp-num { flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fde3e2; color: #e5484d; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.cmp-num.solution { background: #dcf3e6; color: #1a9d5c; }
.cmp-text { font-size: 14.5px; color: #333; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; padding-top: 3px; }
.cmp-right .cmp-item { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }
.cmp-item-active-red { background: #fff; border-color: #f4b6b6; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(229,72,77,.15); }
.cmp-item-active-green { background: #fff; border-color: #a9e0c1; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,157,92,.15); }
.cmp-img-col { position: relative; }
.cmp-img-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11,36,71,.18); user-select: none; touch-action: none; }
.cmp-img-frame img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; pointer-events: none; }
.cmp-img-after { clip-path: inset(0 40% 0 0); transition: clip-path .05s linear; }
.cmp-tag { position: absolute; top: 14px; z-index: 3; background: rgba(11,36,71,.75); color: #fff; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }
.cmp-tag.before { left: 14px; } .cmp-tag.after { right: 14px; }
.cmp-handle { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 60%; width: 3px; background: #fff; transform: translateX(-50%); cursor: ew-resize; z-index: 4; transition: left .05s linear; }
.cmp-handle-btn { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 38px; height: 38px; background: #fff; border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.cmp-handle-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.cmp-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 1000px; margin: 44px auto 0; background: var(--navy); padding: 22px 30px; border-radius: 14px; }
.cmp-cta p { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }
.cmp-cta a { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cmp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cmp-col-lbl.solution { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .cmp-right .cmp-item { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
  .cmp-img-col { order: -1; margin-bottom: 10px; max-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .cmp-header h2 { font-size: 23px; } .cmp-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ---- Journey / Staircase ---- */
.jrny-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy), #0a1c38); padding: 70px 0 60px; overflow: hidden; }
.jrny-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.jrny-sprout { font-size: 30px; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.jrny-header h2 { color: #bb8941; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; }
.jrny-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 8px; }
.jrny-scene { position: relative; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.jrny-svg-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.jrny-svg-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.jrny-stairs-surface { stroke: #142a4d; stroke-width: 42; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.jrny-stairs-edge { stroke: #bb8941; stroke-width: 2.5; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; filter: url(#jrny-glow); stroke-dasharray: 1600; stroke-dashoffset: 1600; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-stairs-edge { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.jrny-marker circle { transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-marker circle { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(1) circle { transition-delay: .3s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(2) circle { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(3) circle { transition-delay: .9s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(4) circle { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(5) circle { transition-delay: 1.5s; }
.jrny-marker:nth-of-type(6) circle { transition-delay: 1.8s; }
.jrny-walker { opacity: 0; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-walker { opacity: 1; }
.jrny-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 36px; }
.jrny-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.25); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: .5s ease; }
.jrny-scene.active .jrny-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.jrny-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .8s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1s; }
.jrny-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.jrny-card .jrny-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card .jrny-num { color: #bb8941; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.jrny-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.jrny-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.jrny-card.gold { border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.35); }
.jrny-card.purple { border-color: rgba(167,139,250,.3); }
.jrny-card.navy { border-color: rgba(120,160,220,.3); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .jrny-svg-wrap { display: none; } .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 10px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 23px; } .jrny-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Explore Colleges marquee (light background section) ---- */
.explore-bg { background: #fff; }
.explore-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent); }
.explore-marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding-bottom:10px; width: max-content; animation: exploreMarqueeScroll 80s linear infinite; padding:10px; }
.explore-marquee-wrap:hover .explore-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.explore-marquee-track .explore-tile { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 260px; }
@keyframes exploreMarqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }

/* ---- Cutoff pills marquee — RESTYLED: cream/amber card look ---- */
.ce-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff8ec, #fdf0dd); padding: 50px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.ce-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
.ce-row.ce-row1 { animation: ce-left 30s linear infinite; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ce-row.ce-row2 { animation: ce-right 34s linear infinite; }
.ce-pill { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245,148,31,.12); }
.ce-pill .ce-pill-sub { color: #b96b0f; font-weight: 500; font-size: 11.5px; }
.ce-pill:hover { background: #bb8941; color: #fff; }
.ce-pill:hover .ce-pill-sub { color: var(--navy); }
@keyframes ce-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes ce-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ---- State marquee — RESTYLED: deep navy, glassy pills ---- */
.sm-section { background: #071834; padding: 34px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.sm-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
.sm-row.sm-row1 { animation: sm-left 32s linear infinite; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sm-row.sm-row2 { animation: sm-right 32s linear infinite; }
.sm-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.35); color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sm-pill:hover { background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); border-color: #bb8941; }
@keyframes sm-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes sm-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ---- MBBS abroad flags ---- */
.ab-flag-circle { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto 10px; border: 3px solid #bb8941; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11,36,71,.12); }
.ab-flag-circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* ---- Reliable Services strip ---- */
.rs-strip { background: #f6f8fb; padding: 40px 0; }
.rs-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.rs-item { flex: 1 1 140px; }
.rs-item .rs-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rs-item h4 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Testimonials marquee ---- */
.tm-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 46px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.tm-section .section-head h2, .tm-section .section-head span.section-tag { color: #fff; }
.tm-section .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.tm-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); }
.tm-track { display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content; animation: tm-scroll 40s linear infinite; }
.tm-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tm-card { flex: 0 0 300px; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; }
.tm-card .tm-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #bb8941; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card h5 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tm-card .tm-meta { color: #999; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tm-card p { color: #444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }
@keyframes tm-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Mobile safety for marquees/comparison ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .tools-marquee-track .tool-card { width: 250px; }
  .jrny-header h2 { font-size: 21px; }
}

.study-abroad-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
}

.study-abroad-section .section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f8f1e3;
  color: #b8860b;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.study-abroad-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.study-abroad-section h2 .gold {
  color: #c9a227;
}

.study-abroad-section .section-head p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== Cards Grid ===== */
.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.country-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: block;
}
.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.country-card:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Circular Flag */
.flag-circle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.flag-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-body {
  padding: 36px 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
}
.card-body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2b4a;
}
.card-body span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #666;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.card-body i {
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Button */
.btn-consult {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2b4a 0%, #0f1c33 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 15px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,43,74,0.25);
}
.btn-consult:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #b8860b);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(201,162,39,0.3);
}

.mt-40 { margin-top: 45px; }

/* ===== Features Bar ===== */
.features-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f7f9fc;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-top: 55px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
}
.feature .icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #e8f0fe;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feature span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .study-abroad-section h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .features-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===== Knowledge Centre Section ===== */
.knowledge-centre-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.knowledge-centre-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.knowledge-centre-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,43,74,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.knowledge-centre-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.knowledge-centre-section .section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #b8860b;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.knowledge-centre-section .section-tag::before,
.knowledge-centre-section .section-tag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 45px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #c9a227;
}
.knowledge-centre-section .section-tag::before { right: calc(100% + 14px); }
.knowledge-centre-section .section-tag::after  { left: calc(100% + 14px); }

.knowledge-centre-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.knowledge-centre-section h2 .gold {
  color: #c9a227;
}

.knowledge-centre-section .section-head p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== Cards Grid ===== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
}

/* Image */
.blog-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Circular Icon - centered & overlapping */
.card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #1a2b4a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,43,74,0.35);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Card Body */
.blog-body {
  padding: 36px 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.blog-cat {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #c9a227;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-body p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c9a227;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .read-more {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ===== Bottom Features Bar ===== */
.kc-features-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f1c33 0%, #1a2b4a 100%);
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  margin-top: 55px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15,28,51,0.25);
}

.kc-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
}

.kc-feature i {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #c9a227;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kc-feature span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
}

.kc-features-bar .divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .kc-features-bar { border-radius: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
  .kc-features-bar .divider { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .knowledge-centre-section h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .kc-features-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .kc-feature { justify-content: flex-start; width: 100%; }
}

/* ===== Why Aamaya Section ===== */
.why-aamaya-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-aamaya-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ========== HEADER - PERFECT CENTER ========== */
.wa-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.wa-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #b8860b;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.wa-tag::before,
.wa-tag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #c9a227;
}
.wa-tag::before { right: calc(100% + 14px); }
.wa-tag::after  { left: calc(100% + 14px); }

.wa-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: center;
}
.wa-header h2 .gold {
  color: #c9a227;
}

.wa-header p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ========== 3 COLUMN GRID ========== */
.wa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Column Labels */
.wa-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.wa-label.problem {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
}
.wa-label.solution {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
}
.wa-dot {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.wa-label.problem .wa-dot { background: #dc2626; }
.wa-label.solution .wa-dot { background: #16a34a; }

/* Items */
.wa-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.wa-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.wa-num {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wa-num.solution {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
}

.wa-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.wa-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wa-icon.solution {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* ========== CENTER IMAGE ========== */
.wa-center {
  position: relative;
}
.wa-image-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 490px;
}
.wa-half {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wa-half img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.wa-half.before img {
  filter: grayscale(25%);
}

.wa-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wa-badge.before {
  left: 16px;
  background: #dc2626;
}
.wa-badge.after {
  right: 16px;
  background: #16a34a;
}

/* Bottom Banner on Image */
.wa-bottom-banner {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f1c33, #1a2b4a);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 3;
}
.wa-bottom-banner i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #c9a227;
}
.wa-bottom-banner span {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.wa-bottom-banner strong {
  color: #c9a227;
}

/* ========== TRUST BAR ========== */
.wa-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f1c33 0%, #1a2b4a 100%);
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15,28,51,0.25);
}

.wa-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px 6px;
}
.wa-trust-item i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #c9a227;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.wa-trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wa-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .wa-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .wa-image-box {
    min-height: 380px;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .wa-col {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .wa-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wa-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .wa-trust-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .wa-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .wa-trust-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .wa-image-box {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

/* ===== Difference Section ===== */
.difference-section {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.diff-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.92) 0%, rgba(15,28,51,0.88) 50%, rgba(21,42,69,0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

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

/* ===== Gold Dots Pattern ===== */
.diff-dots {
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #c9a227 1.8px, transparent 1.8px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.diff-dots.left {
  top: 40px;
  left: 30px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom right, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom right, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.diff-dots.right {
  top: 30px;
  right: 40px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom left, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom left, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

/* ===== Header ===== */
.diff-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.diff-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.diff-tag::before,
.diff-tag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #c9a227;
}
.diff-tag::before { right: calc(100% + 14px); }
.diff-tag::after  { left: calc(100% + 14px); }

.diff-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.diff-header h2 .gold {
  color: #c9a227;
  position: relative;
}
.diff-header h2 .gold::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #c9a227;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.diff-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.diff-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c9a227;
}
.diff-highlights .sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===== 4 Cards Grid ===== */
.diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.diff-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: visible;               /* important - icons cut na ho */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Image Area */
.diff-card-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: visible;               /* important */
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}
.diff-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.diff-card:hover .diff-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Circular Icon - Fully Visible */
.diff-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #0f1c33;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 18px;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Card Body */
.diff-card-body {
  padding: 40px 20px 26px;         /* extra top padding for icon */
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
}
.diff-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.diff-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ===== Trust Bar ===== */
.diff-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.3);
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.diff-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}
.diff-trust-item i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #c9a227;
}
.diff-trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.diff-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .diff-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .diff-dots {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .diff-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .diff-highlights {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .diff-highlights .sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .diff-trust-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .diff-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .diff-trust-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .diff-dots {
    display: none;
  }
}
.seminar-inside {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* soft shapes */
.seminar-inside::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.seminar-inside::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,43,74,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.seminar-inside .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Header */
.si-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.si-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: #fff;
}
.si-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.si-header h2 span {
  color: #c9a227;
}
.si-cap-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.si-cap-line span {
  width: 50px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
.si-cap-line i {
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.si-header p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Cards */
.si-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.si-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.si-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
}
.si-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #1a2b4a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.si-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.si-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.si-underline {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #c9a227;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.si-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #0f1c33;
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 20px;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.si-bottom-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.si-cal {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #c9a227;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0f1c33;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.si-bottom-left strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.si-bottom-left span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.si-bottom-mid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}
.si-mid-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.si-mid-item i {
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.si-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #b8860b);
  color: #0f1c33 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.si-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .si-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .si-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .si-bottom-left { flex-direction: column; }
  .si-bottom-mid { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .si-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .si-header h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
}

/* ===== Journey Section - Fixed & Responsive ===== */
.jrny-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1220;
  color: #fff;
}

.jrny-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #0b1220 0%, #0f172a 45%, #111827 100%);
}

.jrny-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(245,166,35,0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(147,51,234,0.07) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.jrny-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

/* ===== Header ===== */
.jrny-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.jrny-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.jrny-highlight {
  color: #bb8941;
  display: inline-block;
}
.jrny-subline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #c4b5fd;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.jrny-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== Steps Row ===== */
.jrny-steps-row {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
  padding: 0 5px;
}

/* SVG Line */
.jrny-line-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;                 /* circle ke center ke hisaab se */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.jrny-line-base {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.jrny-line-draw {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#jrnyLineGrad);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: var(--jrny-len, 1200);
  stroke-dashoffset: var(--jrny-len, 1200);
  transition: stroke-dashoffset linear;
}
.jrny-steps-row.jrny-run .jrny-line-draw {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* Individual Step */
.jrny-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 190px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.jrny-step.jrny-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Circle */
.jrny-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  background: #1e293b;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.jrny-circle.gold {
  border-color: rgba(245,166,35,0.35);
}
.jrny-circle.purple {
  border-color: rgba(147,51,234,0.35);
}

.jrny-circle.jrny-active.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #bb8941, #e09200);
  border-color: #bb8941;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(245,166,35,0.18), 0 10px 28px rgba(245,166,35,0.35);
  color: #0b1220;
}
.jrny-circle.jrny-active.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #9333ea, #7e22ce);
  border-color: #9333ea;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(147,51,234,0.18), 0 10px 28px rgba(147,51,234,0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Pulse */
.jrny-circle.jrny-pulse {
  animation: jrnyPulse 0.65s ease;
}
@keyframes jrnyPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  40%  { transform: scale(1.18); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.jrny-step-icon {
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

/* Number */
.jrny-step-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.jrny-step-num.gold { color: #bb8941; }
.jrny-step-num.purple { color: #c4b5fd; }
.jrny-step-num.jrny-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Title */
.jrny-step h3 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.jrny-step h3.gold { color: #bb8941; }
.jrny-step h3.purple { color: #c4b5fd; }

/* Description */
.jrny-step p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

/* ===== Mission Band ===== */
.jrny-mission-band {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 36px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  max-width: 820px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.jrny-mission-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.jrny-mission-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.jrny-mission-item .gold { color: #bb8941; font-weight: 700; }
.jrny-mission-item .purple { color: #c4b5fd; font-weight: 600; }
.jrny-mission-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* ===== Trust Row ===== */
.jrny-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 16px;
}
.jrny-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.jrny-trust-item span {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .jrny-step {
    max-width: 170px;
  }
  .jrny-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .jrny-steps-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 35px 25px;
  }
  .jrny-line-svg {
    display: none;           /* mobile pe line hide */
  }
  .jrny-step {
    max-width: 200px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .jrny-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .jrny-header {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
  }
  .jrny-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .jrny-subline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }
  .jrny-step {
    max-width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .jrny-mission-band {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .jrny-mission-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .jrny-trust-row {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .jrny-trust-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }
}

/* ===== Pagination ===== */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 30px 0 60px;
}

.page-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #1a2b4a;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.page-btn:hover {
  background: #1a2b4a;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #1a2b4a;
}

.page-btn.active {
  background: #c9a227;
  border-color: #c9a227;
  color: #fff;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.page-dots {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 4px;
}