/* styles.css – Modern Elegant Educational Website */

:root {
  --deep-blue: #184a55;
  --ivory: #faf9f6;
  --gold: #d27f20;
  --terracotta: #c45a38;
  --text-dark: #184a55;
  --muted: #6e6e6e;
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

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

body {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Top Banner */
.top-banner {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  text-align: center;
}

.top-logo {
  height: 100px;
  width: 100px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.top-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-title {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.top-subtitle {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Navbar */
.site-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.brand {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Dropdown Menus */
.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
}

.has-dropdown>a::after {
  content: " ▾";
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: none;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown li {
  list-style: none;
}

.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown a:hover {
  background: #f4f6f8;
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

/* Show on hover (desktop) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .has-dropdown:hover>.dropdown {
    display: block;
  }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  margin: 3px 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  /* Ensure hero is relative for absolute children */
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.55), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.65)), url('https://mapmygenome.in/cdn/shop/articles/The_Science_Behind_Yoga_and_Its_Benefits_for_Mental_Health.jpg?v=1738302589&width=1780') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Prevent spillover */
}

.hero-slideshow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Ensure overlay is consistent if used, or relies on slide's own overlay if built-in.
   But typically we want a dark overlay ON TOP of the image but BELOW content.
*/
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.55), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.65));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Content z-index adjustment */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.btn {
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn.primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* About Section */
.about {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.about-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  margin-top: 100px;
}

.about-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.about-intro h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.about-intro h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}


.about-intro p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mission-vision {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.mission-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mission-card h4 {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mission-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.about-cta .outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--deep-blue);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.about-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.section-about-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-text {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.key-features {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.key-features h4 {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.feature-item {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.feature-item h5 {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), #2a6f7e);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(30%, -30%);
}

.stats-section h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -15px;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 250px 200px auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

.collage-item {
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.main-image {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.secondary-image {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
}

.tertiary-image {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
}

.notice-tile {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 3;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.notice-tile .notifications {
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), transparent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 30px 20px 20px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover .image-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.image-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.image-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.about-values {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Responsive Design for About Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .mission-vision {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .about-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-collage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    height: auto;
  }

  .main-image,
  .secondary-image,
  .tertiary-image {
    grid-column: 1;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .notice-tile {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/* Courses */
.courses {
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.courses h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.course-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.course-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.course-card h3 {
  margin: 15px 0 10px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.course-card p {
  padding: 0 20px 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Courses: filters, badges, tags, meta, modal */
.course-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-filters .filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--deep-blue);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-filters .filter-btn.active,
.course-filters .filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
}

.course-card .badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-card .card-body {
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-card .course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 0 20px 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.course-card .tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 20px 15px;
}

.course-card .tag {
  background: #f2f4f7;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn.sm.view-details {
  margin-left: 20px;
}

/* Modal */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.modal.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 90%;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 10px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.modal-level {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal-meta {
  padding-top: 10px;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-actions {
  padding: 16px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-filters {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .course-filters .filter-btn {
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
}

/* Cultural Highlights */
.highlights {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Highlights minimalist */
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.highlight-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

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

.highlight-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.highlight-item figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.footer-grid p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.social ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.social a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

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

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Notifications */
.notifications {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0 40px;
}

.notifications-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.notifications-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin: 0;
}

.notifications-header .view-all {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.notifications-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.notice {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fafcff;
}

.notice .badge {
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.notice .badge.info {
  background: #2f80ed;
}


.notice .badge.success {
  background: #27ae60;
}

.notice-content h4 {
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* Footer Styles */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-grid h3,
.footer-grid h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.footer-grid p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.social ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(210, 127, 32, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .social ul {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.site-footer {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.site-footer .footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ================================
   FRANCHISE SECTION
================================ */
.sectionfranchise {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf4ff, #f7fbff);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Inner Container */
.franchise-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Heading */
.sectionfranchise h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #072a4f;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Description */
.sectionfranchise p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #3a3a3a;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* CTA Button */
.sectionfranchise .franchise-cta .btn.primary.large {
  background: #007bff;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.30);
}

/* Hover Animation */
.sectionfranchise .btn.primary.large:hover {
  background: #005fcc;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Shine Flash Effect */
.sectionfranchise .btn.primary.large::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.sectionfranchise .btn.primary.large:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}


/* ==================================
        Responsive Adjustment
================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .sectionfranchise {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .sectionfranchise h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .sectionfranchise p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   ABOUT VALUES SECTION
================================ */
.about-values {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Heading */
.about-values h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a2d4e;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* Value Card */
.value-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
}

/* Icon Circle */
.value-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  background: #eaf4ff;
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  line-height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: auto;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #005fcc;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: 0.35s;
}

/* Title */
.value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #072a4f;
}

/* Description */
.value-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.value-item:hover .value-icon {
  background: #005fcc;
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}


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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-values h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* ================================
   CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS SECTION
================================ */
.section-highlights-container {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f9fbff;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ----- Section Heading ----- */
.section-highlights-container .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #082a4a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-highlights-container .section-header .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #46515d;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* ----- Image Grid Layout ----- */
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* Highlight Card */
.highlight-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* Image Styling */
.highlight-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: 0.45s ease;
}

/* Figcaption Overlay */
.highlight-item figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: 0.35s ease-in-out;
}

.highlight-item strong {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.section-header-leadership {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.highlight-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Hover Interaction */
.highlight-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}

.highlight-item:hover figcaption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ------ "See More" Button Card ------ */
.highlight-item.more {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  background: #eaf3ff;
  border: 2px dashed #297bff;
}

.highlight-item.more .btn.outline {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid #297bff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #297bff;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.highlight-item.more .btn.outline:hover {
  background: #297bff;
  color: #fff;
}


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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .highlight-item img {
    height: 230px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .highlight-item img {
    height: 210px;
  }
}

.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.55), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.65)), url('https://mapmygenome.in/cdn/shop/articles/The_Science_Behind_Yoga_and_Its_Benefits_for_Mental_Health.jpg?v=1738302589&width=1780') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.55), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.65)), url('https://mapmygenome.in/cdn/shop/articles/The_Science_Behind_Yoga_and_Its_Benefits_for_Mental_Health.jpg?v=1738302589&width=1780') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(6, 34, 40, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;

}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
  background: url('your-hero-image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Title */
#hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Subtitle */
#hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-cta {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero-cta .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 10px;
}

/* Primary Button */
.hero-cta .primary {
  background: #d27f20;
  /* dark blue */
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-cta .primary:hover {
  background: #184a55;
}

/* Outline Button */
.hero-cta .outline {
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-cta .outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    height: 70vh;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  #hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  #hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero-cta .btn {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Authority Section */
.authority {
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.authority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.authority-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.authority-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.authority-card img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.authority-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.authority-content h3 {
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.authority-content .role {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.authority-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Authority */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .authority-card img {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* Notifications Ticker */
.notifications-ticker {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 50px;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ticker-label {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  padding: 0 20px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-content-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: 100%;
  /* Start from right */
  animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content span {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ticker-content .separator {
  margin: 0 15px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

@keyframes ticker {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Hover to pause */
.ticker-content-wrapper:hover .ticker-content {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}