:root {
        --primary: #0d6efd;
        --primary-dark: #0b5ed7;
        --primary-light: #e7f1ff;
        --accent: #6610f2;
        --accent2: #0dcaf0;
        --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6efd, #6610f2);
        --gradient2: linear-gradient(135deg, #0dcaf0, #0d6efd);
        --gradient3: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9ff, #e7f1ff);
        --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
        --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.18);
        --radius: 24px;
        --radius-sm: 16px;
        --topbar-height: 42px;
      }

      * {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
      }
      html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
      }

      body {
        font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
        background: #f8f9ff;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        color: #333;
      }

      h1,
      h2,
      h3,
      h4,
      h5,
      h6 {
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      }

      /* ===== PRELOADER ===== */
      .preloader {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: #fff;
        z-index: 99999;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        transition:
          opacity 0.6s ease,
          visibility 0.6s ease;
      }
      .preloader.hidden {
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .preloader-spinner {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        border: 4px solid #e7f1ff;
        border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
        border-radius: 50%;
        animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
      }
      .preloader p {
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      }
      @keyframes spin {
        to {
          transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
      }

      /* Scroll Progress */
      .scroll-progress {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        z-index: 100000;
        transition: width 0.1s;
        border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
      }

      /* ===== TOPBAR ===== */
      .topbar {
        background: var(--gradient);
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 10px 0;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        z-index: 1060;
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      }
      .topbar.hidden {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
      }
      .topbar i {
        margin-right: 5px;
      }
      .topbar a {
        color: #fff;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      .topbar a:hover {
        opacity: 0.8;
      }
      .topbar-divider {
        width: 1px;
        height: 16px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        display: inline-block;
        margin: 0 15px;
        vertical-align: middle;
      }

      /* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
      .navbar {
        padding: 10px 0;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        background: transparent;
        z-index: 1050;
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--topbar-height);
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
      }
      .navbar.scrolled {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        padding: 10px 0;
        top: 0;
      }
      /* ===== BRAND LOGO ===== */
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.brand-logo {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  /* Remove these if your logo already has a background */
  background: #fff;
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
}
.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* When navbar is transparent (over slider), give logo a subtle glow */
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .brand-logo {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Scrolled state — slightly smaller for compact feel */
.navbar.scrolled .brand-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

/* Footer logo */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-logo {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 5px;
}
      .navbar-brand {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 26px;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
        background: var(--gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }
      .navbar.scrolled .navbar-brand {
        background: var(--gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .navbar-brand {
        -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
      }

      .nav-link {
        font-weight: 500;
        color: #444 !important;
        margin: 0 6px;
        padding: 8px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 12px;
        transition: all 0.3s;
        position: relative;
        font-size: 15px;
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active {
        color: #000 !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      }
      .nav-link:hover,
      .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        background: var(--primary-light) !important;
      }
      .navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
      .navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        background: var(--primary-light) !important;
      }
      .nav-cta {
        background: var(--gradient) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        padding: 10px 24px !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-cta {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }
      .nav-cta:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.3);
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .navbar-toggler {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      }
      .navbar:not(.scrolled) .navbar-toggler-icon {
        filter: invert(1);
      }

      /* =========================================
   MAIN SLIDER (FIRST SECTION)
   ========================================= */
      .main-slider {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
      }
      .main-slider .swiper {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
      }
      .main-slider .swiper-slide {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .main-slider .slide-bg {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        transition: transform 6s ease;
      }
      .main-slider .swiper-slide-active .slide-bg {
        transform: scale(1.08);
      }
      .main-slider .slide-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      /* Each slide gets a different overlay feel */
      .slide-overlay-1 {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(13 110 253 / 57%) 0%, rgb(102 16 242 / 23%) 100%);
      }
      .slide-overlay-2 {
        background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(0 0 0 / 83%) 0%, rgb(13 110 253 / 64%) 100%);
      }
      .slide-overlay-3 {
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          rgba(13, 202, 240, 0.7) 0%,
          rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.8) 100%
        );
      }
      .slide-overlay-4 {
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          rgba(102, 16, 242, 0.75) 0%,
          rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.65) 100%
        );
      }

      .main-slider .slide-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        color: #fff;
      }
      .slide-content .slide-label {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        padding: 8px 22px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: all 0.6s 0.3s;
      }
      .swiper-slide-active .slide-label {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
      .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 55px;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        max-width: 700px;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
        transition: all 0.8s 0.5s;
      }
      .swiper-slide-active .slide-content h1 {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
      .slide-content p {
        font-size: 18px;
        opacity: 0;
        max-width: 550px;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        transform: translateY(40px);
        transition: all 0.8s 0.7s;
      }
      .swiper-slide-active .slide-content p {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
      .slide-content .slide-btns {
        display: flex;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 36px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
        transition: all 0.8s 0.9s;
      }
      .swiper-slide-active .slide-content .slide-btns {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
      .slide-btn-primary {
        background: #fff;
        color: var(--primary);
        padding: 14px 34px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 15px;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        transition: all 0.4s;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      }
      .slide-btn-primary:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        color: var(--primary);
      }
      .slide-btn-outline {
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        color: #fff;
        padding: 14px 34px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 15px;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        transition: all 0.4s;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }
      .slide-btn-outline:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        border-color: #fff;
        color: #fff;
        transform: translateY(-3px);
      }

      /* Slider side info cards */
      .slide-info-cards {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 60px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        z-index: 5;
        display: none;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .slide-info-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 20px 28px;
        color: #fff;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
        transition: 0.4s;
        min-width: 220px;
      }
      .slide-info-card:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
      }
      .slide-info-card .sic-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 22px;
      }
      .slide-info-card h6 {
        margin: 0;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 20px;
      }
      .slide-info-card p {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 12px;
        opacity: 0.8;
      }

      /* Slider custom nav */
      .slider-nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 10;
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 22px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: 0.4s;
      }
      .slider-nav:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
      }
      .slider-prev {
        left: 30px;
      }
      .slider-next {
        right: 30px;
      }

      /* Slider pagination */
      .main-slider .swiper-pagination {
        bottom: 30px !important;
        z-index: 10;
      }
      .main-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        opacity: 1;
        transition: 0.4s;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
      }
      .main-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
        background: transparent;
        border-color: #fff;
        transform: scale(1.3);
      }

      /* Slide counter */
      .slide-counter {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: 40px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 10;
        color: #fff;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
        text-align: center;
        writing-mode: vertical-lr;
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        opacity: 0.6;
      }
      .slide-counter .current {
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: 800;
        opacity: 1;
      }

      /* Slide progress bar */
      .slide-progress {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        z-index: 10;
        transition: width 0.1s linear;
      }

      /* Decorative shapes in slider */
      .slide-decor {
        position: absolute;
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .slide-decor-circle {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border-radius: 50%;
        right: -100px;
        top: -100px;
      }
      .slide-decor-circle2 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border-radius: 50%;
        left: -80px;
        bottom: -80px;
      }
      .slide-decor-dots {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
        background-image: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1.5px,
          transparent 1.5px
        );
        background-size: 20px 20px;
        right: 15%;
        top: 15%;
      }

      /* ===== HERO (SECOND SECTION) ===== */
      .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: #f0f4ff;
      }
      .hero-bg {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .hero-bg .blob {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(80px);
        opacity: 0.4;
        animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      .hero-bg .blob-1 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: var(--primary);
        top: -100px;
        right: -100px;
      }
      .hero-bg .blob-2 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: var(--accent);
        bottom: -50px;
        left: -100px;
        animation-delay: 2s;
      }
      .hero-bg .blob-3 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: var(--accent2);
        top: 40%;
        left: 30%;
        animation-delay: 4s;
      }
      @keyframes blobFloat {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        }
        33% {
          transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.1);
        }
        66% {
          transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.9);
        }
      }

      .hero-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .hero-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
        padding: 8px 20px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .hero-badge .dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--primary);
        border-radius: 50%;
        animation: pulse 2s infinite;
      }
      @keyframes pulse {
        0%,
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: scale(1);
        }
        50% {
          opacity: 0.5;
          transform: scale(1.5);
        }
      }
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 56px;
        font-weight: 900;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        color: #0b1c3d;
      }
      .hero h1 .gradient-text {
        background: var(--gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }
      .hero p {
        font-size: 18px;
        color: #666;
        max-width: 560px;
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
      .hero-btns {
        display: flex;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 32px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .btn-primary-custom {
        background: var(--gradient);
        border: none;
        color: #fff;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 16px;
        transition: all 0.4s;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        text-decoration: none;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .btn-primary-custom::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          transparent,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
          transparent
        );
        transition: 0.5s;
      }
      .btn-primary-custom:hover::before {
        left: 100%;
      }
      .btn-primary-custom:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
        color: #fff;
      }

      .btn-outline-custom {
        border: 2px solid #ddd;
        color: #333;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 16px;
        transition: all 0.4s;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        text-decoration: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }
      .btn-outline-custom:hover {
        border-color: var(--primary);
        color: var(--primary);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      }

      .hero-image {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .hero-image .main-img {
        border-radius: 30px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 520px;
        animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes float {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-20px);
        }
      }

      .hero-float-card {
        position: absolute;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
        z-index: 3;
      }
      .hero-float-card.card-1 {
        bottom: 20%;
        left: -30px;
        animation-delay: 1s;
      }
      .hero-float-card.card-2 {
        top: 10%;
        right: -20px;
        animation-delay: 2s;
      }
      .hero-float-card .icon-circle {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 22px;
      }
      .hero-float-card .fc-info h6 {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
      }
      .hero-float-card .fc-info p {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 12px;
        color: #888;
      }

      #particles-canvas {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      /* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
      .marquee-section {
        background: #fff;
        padding: 30px 0;
        border-top: 1px solid #eee;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 60px;
        animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      @keyframes marquee {
        0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
      }
      .marquee-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #bbb;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .marquee-item i {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 24px;
      }

      /* ===== SECTION HEADERS ===== */
      .section-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      .section-header .label {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: var(--primary-light);
        color: var(--primary);
        padding: 8px 20px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 42px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0b1c3d;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .section-header p {
        font-size: 17px;
        color: #777;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }

      /* ===== COUNTER ===== */
      .counter-section {
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: #fff;
        position: relative;
      }
      .counter-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
      }
      .counter-card {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        background: var(--gradient3);
        border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
        transition: all 0.4s;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .counter-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: 0.4s;
      }
      .counter-card:hover::before {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .counter-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      }
      .counter-card .icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        color: #fff;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 28px;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
      }
      .counter-card .number {
        font-size: 44px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0b1c3d;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      }
      .counter-card .number span {
        background: var(--gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }
      .counter-card p {
        margin: 8px 0 0;
        font-size: 15px;
        color: #777;
        font-weight: 500;
      }

      /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
      .about {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #f8f9ff;
      }
      .about-img-wrap {
        position: relative;
      }
      .about-img-wrap .main-img {
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        width: 100%;
      }
      .about-img-wrap .experience-badge {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -20px;
        right: -20px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        color: #fff;
        padding: 24px 30px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.3);
      }
      .about-img-wrap .experience-badge .num {
        font-size: 42px;
        font-weight: 800;
        display: block;
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .about-img-wrap .experience-badge span {
        font-size: 13px;
        opacity: 0.9;
      }
      .about-img-wrap .dot-pattern {
        position: absolute;
        top: -30px;
        left: -30px;
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        background-image: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          var(--primary) 1.5px,
          transparent 1.5px
        );
        background-size: 16px 16px;
        opacity: 0.2;
        z-index: -1;
      }
      .about-content h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0b1c3d;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .about-content .highlight-bar {
        width: 60px;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        border-radius: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .about-content p {
        color: #666;
        line-height: 1.8;
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .about-features {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
      }
      .about-feature {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 18px 24px;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        transition: 0.3s;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
      }
      .about-feature:hover {
        transform: translateX(8px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        border-color: var(--primary);
      }
      .about-feature .af-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        min-width: 48px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: var(--primary-light);
        color: var(--primary);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 20px;
      }
      .about-feature h6 {
        margin: 0 0 4px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 15px;
      }
      .about-feature p {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #888;
      }

      /* ===== FEATURES ===== */
      .features {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #fff;
      }
      .feature-card {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 44px 32px;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .feature-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: var(--gradient);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: 0.5s;
        z-index: 0;
      }
      .feature-card:hover::before {
        opacity: 1;
      }
      .feature-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      }
      .feature-card:hover * {
        color: #fff !important;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .feature-card .f-icon {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        border-radius: 24px;
        background: var(--primary-light);
        color: var(--primary);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 32px;
        margin: 0 auto 24px;
        transition: 0.5s;
      }
      .feature-card:hover .f-icon {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
        transform: rotateY(180deg);
      }
      .feature-card h5 {
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        color: #0b1c3d;
      }
      .feature-card p {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #888;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin: 0;
      }
      .feature-card .f-number {
        position: absolute;
        top: 20px;
        right: 24px;
        font-size: 48px;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
        transition: 0.4s;
      }
      .feature-card:hover .f-number {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
      }

      /* ===== PROGRAMS ===== */
      .programs {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #f8f9ff;
      }
      .program-card {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        height: 100%;
      }
      .program-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      }
      .program-card .img-wrap {
        height: 320px;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
      }
      .program-card .img-wrap img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: 0.6s;
      }
      .program-card:hover .img-wrap img {
        transform: scale(1.1);
      }
      .program-card .img-wrap .overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          transparent 50%,
          rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)
        );
      }
      .program-card .img-wrap .tag {
        position: absolute;
        top: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        color: #fff;
        padding: 6px 16px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .program-card .content {
        padding: 28px;
      }
      .program-card .content h5 {
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        color: #0b1c3d;
      }
      .program-card .content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #888;
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
      .program-card .content .meta {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #aaa;
      }
      .program-card .content .meta i {
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-right: 5px;
      }
      .program-card .content .learn-more {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 14px;
        text-decoration: none;
        margin-top: 16px;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      .program-card .content .learn-more:hover {
        gap: 14px;
      }

      /* ===== TIMELINE ===== */
      .timeline-section {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #fff;
      }
      .timeline {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .timeline::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 3px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
        border-radius: 3px;
      }
      .timeline-item {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding: 0 0 40px 0;
        position: relative;
        width: 50%;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
        align-self: flex-start;
        justify-content: flex-start;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        align-self: flex-end;
        margin-left: 50%;
      }
      .timeline-item .tl-dot {
        position: absolute;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 4px solid #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot {
        right: -10px;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot {
        left: -10px;
      }
      .timeline-card {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding: 28px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        max-width: 360px;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      .timeline-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      }
      .timeline-card .year {
        display: inline-block;
        background: var(--primary-light);
        color: var(--primary);
        padding: 4px 14px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .timeline-card h5 {
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .timeline-card p {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #888;
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.6;
      }

      /* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
      .testimonials {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #f8f9ff;
      }
      .testimonial-card {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 40px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        text-align: center;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      .testimonial-card:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      }
      .testimonial-card .stars {
        color: #ffc107;
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .testimonial-card .quote {
        font-size: 16px;
        color: #555;
        line-height: 1.8;
        font-style: italic;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        position: relative;
      }
      .testimonial-card .quote::before {
        content: "\201C";
        font-size: 60px;
        color: var(--primary);
        opacity: 0.15;
        position: absolute;
        top: -20px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
      }
      .testimonial-card .author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .testimonial-card .author img {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        object-fit: cover;
        border: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
      }
      .testimonial-card .author-info h6 {
        margin: 0;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 15px;
      }
      .testimonial-card .author-info p {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #aaa;
      }
      .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
        background: var(--primary) !important;
      }

      /* ===== PARTNERS ===== */
      .partners {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: #fff;
      }
      .partner-logo {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 30px;
        filter: grayscale(100%);
        opacity: 0.5;
        transition: 0.4s;
      }
      .partner-logo:hover {
        filter: grayscale(0);
        opacity: 1;
      }
      .partner-logo img {
        max-height: 60px;
        max-width: 140px;
      }



      /*========About Css=======*/

    .about-hero {
      margin-top: 40px;
      display: flex;
      min-height: 400px;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
      background-size: cover !important;
      position: relative;
      background:url('./aboutimage.png') no-repeat;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 160px 0 80px;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    }

    .about-hero .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      opacity: 0.3;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .about-hero .blob-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--primary); top: -150px; right: -150px; }
    .about-hero .blob-2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--accent); bottom: -100px; left: -100px; animation-delay: 2s; }
    .about-hero .blob-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--accent2); top: 40%; left: 30%; animation-delay: 4s; }

    @keyframes blobFloat {
      0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
      33% { transform: translate(30px,-40px) scale(1.1); }
      66% { transform: translate(-20px,30px) scale(0.9); }
    }

    /* additional badge style if not already in global (but it is) */
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(13,110,253,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,110,253,0.2);
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse {
      0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
    }

    /* about main card – refined spacing */
    .about-card {
      background: var(--gradient3);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,110,253,0.1);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    .about-card p {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.9;
      color: #444;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }


    /*Project Css*/


    /* ===== PROJECTS SECTION MAIN ===== */
    .projects-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .projects-section::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px; opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .projects-section::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .container {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }

    /* intro quote */
    .projects-intro {
      max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 70px; text-align: center;
    }
    .intro-card {
      background: var(--gradient3); padding: 50px 60px; border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,110,253,0.1); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      position: relative;
    }
    .intro-card p {
      font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.7; color: #0b1c3d;
      margin: 0; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }
    .intro-card .quote-icon {
      position: absolute; font-size: 100px; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0.08;
      font-family: Georgia, serif; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .intro-card .quote-left { top: 10px; left: 20px; }
    .intro-card .quote-right { bottom: -10px; right: 20px; transform: rotate(180deg); }

    /* project cards */
    .project-card {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 50px; margin-bottom: 100px;
      background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px;
      border: 1px solid #eef2f8; transition: all 0.4s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }
    .project-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .project-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }
    .project-card.reverse {
      flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    /* image side */
    .project-image {
      flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
      background: var(--gradient3); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      padding: 30px; min-height: 280px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,110,253,0.1);
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .project-card:hover .project-image {
      background: #fff; border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }
    .project-image img {
      max-width: 100%; max-height: 200px; width: auto; height: auto;
      object-fit: contain; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(13,110,253,0.15));
    }
    .project-card:hover .project-image img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* content side */
    .project-content {
      flex: 1.5; padding: 10px;
    }
    .project-content h3 {
      font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;
      background: var(--gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
    }
    .project-content h5 {
      font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 15px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
      position: relative;
    }
    .project-content h5::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
      width: 60px; height: 2px; background: var(--gradient); border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .project-content p {
      font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* feature list */
    .feature-list {
      list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 25px;
    }
    .feature-list li {
      background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary-dark);
      padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 40px; font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
      gap: 8px; transition: all 0.3s; border: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .feature-list li:hover {
      background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(13,110,253,0.2);
    }
    .feature-list li i {
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    .other-badge-text{
      font-size: 1.2rem !important;
      font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    /* reverse layout adjustments */
    .project-card.reverse .project-content h5::after {
      left: 0; right: auto;
    }


    .workshop-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden}
  .workshop-table th,.workshop-table td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 10px;text-align:left;font-size:14px}
  .workshop-table th{
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    white-space: nowrap;}
  .workshop-table tr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}
  .workshop-table button{padding:10px 20px;border:none;border-radius:20px;cursor:pointer; background: var(--gradient) !important;color:#fff}
  .workshop-table button:disabled{background:#ccc;cursor:not-allowed}
  .workshop-table-wrapper{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}

    /* responsive */
@media(max-width:1700px){
  .slide-content h1{
    font-size: 45px;
  }
}

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .project-card, .project-card.reverse {
        flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; padding: 30px;
      }
      .project-image { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .project-content { text-align: center; }
      .project-content h5::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
      .feature-list { justify-content: center; }
      .intro-card { padding: 40px 30px; }
      .intro-card p { font-size: 20px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .projects-hero h1 { font-size: 42px; }
      .intro-card p { font-size: 18px; }
      .project-content h3 { font-size: 28px; }
      .feature-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
      .feature-list li { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    }



    /* ===== GALLERY SECTION ===== */
    .gallery-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .gallery-section::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px; opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .gallery-section::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .container {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }

    /* ===== GALLERY TABS ===== */
    .gallery-tabs {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    .gallery-tabs button {
      border: none;
      background: #f1f5f9;
      padding: 10px 30px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 1rem;
      text-transform: capitalize;
      color: #4a5b79;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }
    .gallery-tabs button:hover {
      background: var(--primary-light);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .gallery-tabs button.active {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -8px rgba(13,110,253,0.4);
    }

    /*Courses Css*/


    /* ===== HERO SECTION (courses hero) ===== */
    .courses-hero {
      min-height: 35vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b3a4b, #0d6efd);
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 150px 0 60px;
      margin-top: 0;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .courses-hero .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    }
    .courses-hero .blob {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); opacity: 0.2;
      animation: blobFloat 12s infinite;
    }
    .courses-hero .blob-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--primary); top: -150px; right: -150px; }
    .courses-hero .blob-2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--accent); bottom: -100px; left: -100px; animation-delay: 3s; }
    .courses-hero .blob-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--accent2); top: 40%; left: 30%; animation-delay: 6s; }
    @keyframes blobFloat {
      0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
      33% { transform: translate(40px,-40px) scale(1.1); }
      66% { transform: translate(-30px,30px) scale(0.9); }
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 8px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse { 50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); } }
    .courses-hero h1 {
      font-size: 56px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    /* ===== COURSES SECTION ===== */
    .courses-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .courses-section::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px; opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .courses-section::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .container {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }

    /* header with tabs */
    .courses-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .brand-tabs {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .brand-tab {
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      padding: 10px 30px;
      font-size: 17px;
      text-transform: capitalize;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      color: #cbd5e1;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: 60px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .brand-tab.active {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(13,110,253,0.4);
    }

    /* filter row */
    .filter-row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      min-height: 60px;
    }
    .department-filter {
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
      border-radius: 60px;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      background: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      outline: none;
      min-width: 280px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
      transition: all 0.3s;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%230d6efd' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: calc(100% - 20px) center;
      appearance: none;
    }
    .department-filter:hover {
      border-color: var(--primary);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13,110,253,0.15);
    }
    .department-filter:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-light);
    }

    /* courses grid */
    .courses-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(380px, 1fr));
      gap: 25px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }

    /* course card */
    .course-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 25px;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }
    .course-icon {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      background: var(--primary-light);
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 24px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .course-card:hover .course-icon {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .course-title {
      font-size:1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      min-height: 70px;
    }
    .course-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: auto;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .btn-faculty {
      background: var(--primary-light);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      border: none;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      text-decoration: none;
      flex: 1;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .btn-faculty:hover {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-course {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--primary);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-light);
      padding: 10px 20px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      text-decoration: none;
      flex: 1;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .btn-course:hover {
      background: var(--primary);
      border-color: var(--primary);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
/*contact css*/


    /* ===== CONTACT SECTION (LEFT INFO + RIGHT FORM) ===== */
    .contact-main {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-main::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px; opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .contact-main::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

    /* Left info card - more attractive */
    .info-card {
      background: var(--gradient3);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 40px;
      height: 100%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,110,253,0.15);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .info-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -50px;
      right: -50px;
      width: 200px;
      height: 200px;
      background: rgba(13,110,253,0.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .info-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -50px;
      left: -50px;
      width: 250px;
      height: 250px;
      background: rgba(102,16,242,0.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .info-card h2 {
      font-size: 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .info-card .gradient-text {
      background: var(--gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }
    .info-card > p {
      color: #5e6f8d;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
      font-size: 16px;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* contact detail items */
    .contact-detail {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      position: relative;
    }
    .detail-icon {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 26px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13,110,253,0.15);
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .contact-detail:hover .detail-icon {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
    }
    .detail-text h4 {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .detail-text p {
      color: #5e6f8d;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* social links */
    .social-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 15px;
      z-index: 4444;
      margin-top: 40px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .social-links a {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 20px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .social-links a:hover {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    /* Right form card - modern */
    .form-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 45px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .form-card h3 {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .form-card h3::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 70px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gradient);
      border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .form-group label {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #1e2b4f;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      display: block;
      font-size: 14px;
    }
    .input-group-custom {
      position: relative;
    }
    .input-group-custom i {
      position: absolute;
      left: 18px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 18px;
    }
    .form-control, .form-select {
      border: 2px solid #eef2f7;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px;
      font-size: 15px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      background: #fafcff;
    }
    .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--primary-light);
      outline: none;
      background: #fff;
    }
    textarea.form-control {
      padding: 15px 20px;
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 130px;
    }
    .btn-submit {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      padding: 16px 35px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 16px;
      transition: all 0.4s;
      width: 100%;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-submit::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
      transition: 0.5s;
    }
    .btn-submit:hover::before {
      left: 100%;
    }
    .btn-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13,110,253,0.3);
    }

    /* map snippet */
    .map-snippet {
      margin-top: 30px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
    }

    /* location badges (from reference) */
    .location-badges {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 25px;
    }
    .badge-loc {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: #2b3a5a;
      border: 1px solid #e0e8f2;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }
    .badge-loc:hover {
      background: var(--primary-light);
      border-color: var(--primary);
      cursor: default;
    }


    /* saksham block (different style) */
    .saksham-placeholder {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--gradient3);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px dashed var(--primary);
    }
    .saksham-placeholder h3 {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .saksham-placeholder p {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: #555;
    }

    /* responsive */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .brand-tab { font-size: 24px; padding: 8px 20px; }
      .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .course-title { min-height: auto; }
      .department-filter { min-width: 250px; }
    }


    /* ===== GALLERY BLOCKS ===== */
    .gallery-block {
      margin-bottom: 60px;
      padding: 30px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }
    .gallery-block:hover {
      border-color: var(--primary-light);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .gallery-block h3 {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .gallery-block h2 {
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      padding-bottom: 15px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
      position: relative;
    }
    .gallery-block h2::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 80px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gradient);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* ===== GALLERY GRID ===== */
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
      gap: 25px;
    }
    .gallery-grid a {
      display: block;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      border: 2px solid transparent;
    }
    .gallery-grid a:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--primary);
    }
    .gallery-grid img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }
    .gallery-grid a:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }
    /* responsive */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .gallery-tabs button { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
      .gallery-block h2 { font-size: 22px; }
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }
    }



    /*Event Pages*/

    /* ===== EVENT ACCORDION (styled with index gradient) ===== */
    .event-accordion {
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid #e9eef3;
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .event-title {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 16px 24px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }
    .event-title:hover {
      opacity: 0.95;
    }
    .event-title span {
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    .event-title[aria-expanded="true"] span {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    .event-body {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 30px;
    }

    /* ===== TABS (styled with primary colors) ===== */
    .event-tabs {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
      padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .tab {
      border: none;
      background: #f1f5f9;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size:1rem;
      color: #4a5b79;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .tab:hover {
      background: var(--primary-light);
      color: var(--primary);
    }
    .tab.active {
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(13,110,253,0.3);
    }

    /* ===== EVENT CARD (clean, modern, with index shadow) ===== */
    .event-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .event-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }
    .date-box {
      min-width: 60px;
      text-align: center;
      border-right: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
      padding-right:10px;
    }
    .day {
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary);
      line-height: 1;
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    }
    .month {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #6c7a93;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .event-info {
      flex: 1;
    }
    .event-info h5 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: #0b1c3d;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .event-meta {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      margin: 8px 0 12px;
      color: #5f7396;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .event-meta i {
      color: var(--primary);
    }
    .btns {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .btn-outline-primary-custom {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-light);
      color: var(--primary);
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .btn-outline-primary-custom:hover {
      background: var(--primary);
      border-color: var(--primary);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .btn-light-custom {
      background: #f1f5f9;
      border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
      color: #4a5b79;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .btn-light-custom:hover {
      background: var(--primary-light);
      color: var(--primary);
      border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }


/*Project css*/
/* ===== PROJECTS PAGE STYLES ===== */
/* Add these styles to your existing style.css file */

/* Projects Hero Section (uses existing about-hero structure) */
.projects-hero .hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Projects Top Intro */
.projects-top {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.projects-top h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #0b1c3d;
  background: var(--gradient3);
  padding: 40px 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.projects-top h2::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.2;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.projects-top h2::after {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.2;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

/* Projects Section Container */
.projects-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

/* Project Row - Base Styles */
.project-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f9;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.project-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Reverse layout for alternating rows */
.project-row.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Project Image Container */
.project-img {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--gradient3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
}

.project-row:hover .project-img {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.project-img img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 220px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15));
}

.project-row:hover .project-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Project Text Content */
.project-text {
  flex: 1.5;
  padding: 20px 10px;
}

.project-text h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b1c3d;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.project-text h5 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
  position: relative;
}

.project-text h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.project-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Project List Styles */
.project-text ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.project-text ul li {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.project-text ul li:hover {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
}

.project-text ul li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-text ul li:hover::before {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .project-row,
  .project-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .project-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .project-text {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .project-text h5::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .project-text ul {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .projects-top h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-top h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .projects-top h2::before,
  .projects-top h2::after {
    font-size: 60px;
  }

  .project-text h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .project-text ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .project-text ul li {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .project-row {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .project-img {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .project-img img {
    max-height: 160px;
  }
}

/* Animation Classes */
.project-row[data-aos="fade-right"] {
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.project-row[data-aos="fade-left"] {
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* Optional: Add subtle pattern background */
.projects-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.projects-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.projects-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

/* Card inner elements enhancement */
.project-text p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Optional: Add a subtle border radius to images */
.project-img img {
  border-radius: 12px;
}

    /* stats row */
    .about-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 50px;
      margin-top: 30px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

    .stat-number {
      font-size: 48px;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      background: var(--gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .stat-label { font-size: 15px; color: #777; }

    /* feature boxes (used for approach) */
    .feature-box {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      padding: 30px;
      height: 100%;
      border: 1px solid #eee;
      transition: 0.4s;
    }

    .feature-box:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border-color: var(--primary);
    }

    .feature-box .icon-circle {
      width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 18px;
      background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .feature-box h5 { font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #0b1c3d; }
    .feature-box p { color: #666; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

    /* responsive */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-card { padding: 30px; }
      .about-stats { gap: 30px; }
    }


      /* ===== FAQ ===== */
      .faq {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: #f8f9ff;
      }
      .faq .accordion-item {
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .faq .accordion-button {
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 20px 28px;
        color: #0b1c3d;
        background: #fff;
        box-shadow: none !important;
      }
      .faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
        background: var(--primary-light);
        color: var(--primary);
      }
      .faq .accordion-body {
        padding: 20px 28px;
        font-size: 15px;
        color: #666;
        line-height: 1.8;
      }

      /* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
      .newsletter {
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: #fff;
      }
      .newsletter-box {
        background: var(--gradient);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 60px;
        text-align: center;
        color: #fff;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .newsletter-box::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 50%;
        top: -100px;
        right: -100px;
      }
      .newsletter-box::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 50%;
        bottom: -80px;
        left: -80px;
      }
      .newsletter-box h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .newsletter-box p {
        font-size: 16px;
        opacity: 0.9;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .newsletter-form {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .newsletter-form input {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 15px;
        outline: none;
      }
      .newsletter-form button {
        padding: 16px 32px;
        border: none;
        background: #fff;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 50px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: 0.3s;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      .newsletter-form button:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      }

      /* ===== CTA ===== */
      .cta {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: var(--gradient3);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cta-content {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 60px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cta-content::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 5px;
        background: var(--gradient);
      }
      .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 40px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0b1c3d;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .cta-content p {
        font-size: 17px;
        color: #888;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
      }

      /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
      footer {
        background: #0b1c3d;
        color: #fff;
        padding: 50px 0 30px;
        position: relative;
      }
      footer::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 5px;
        background: var(--gradient);
      }
      .footer-brand {
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        display: inline-block;
      }
      .footer-brand span {
        display: inline-block;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-right: 10px;
      }
      footer p {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        line-height: 1.8;
        font-size: 14px;
      }
      footer h5 {
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        font-size: 18px;
      }
      .footer-links {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 0;
      }
      .footer-links li {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .footer-links a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: 0.3s;
        font-size: 14px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .footer-links a:hover {
        color: #fff;
        padding-left: 6px;
      }
      .footer-contact li {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        font-size: 14px;
      }
      .footer-contact li i {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 14px;
        /* margin-top: 2px; */
      }
      .footer-social {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 20px;
      }
      .footer-social a {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        color: #fff;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 18px;
        transition: 0.3s;
        text-decoration: none;
      }
      .footer-social a:hover {
        background: var(--gradient);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding-top: 30px;
        margin-top: 25px;
        text-align: center;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        font-size: 13px;
      }
      .footer-bottom p{
        margin-bottom: 0px;
      }

      /* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
      .back-to-top {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 30px;
        right: 30px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        background: var(--gradient);
        color: #fff;
        border: none;
        font-size: 20px;
        cursor: pointer;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        transition: all 0.4s;
        z-index: 9999;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.3);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .back-to-top.visible {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
      .back-to-top:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4);
      }

      /* Ripple */
      .ripple {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .ripple::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 10%,
          transparent 10%
        );
        transform: scale(10);
        opacity: 0;
        transition:
          transform 0.5s,
          opacity 1s;
      }
      .ripple:active::after {
        transform: scale(0);
        opacity: 0.3;
        transition: 0s;
      }

      .tilt {
        transition: transform 0.3s;
      }
      .glow {
        animation: glow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      }
      @keyframes glow {
        from {
          box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
        }
        to {
          box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
        }
      }

      .typed-cursor {
        display: inline-block;
        width: 3px;
        height: 1em;
        background: var(--primary);
        animation: blink 0.7s infinite;
        margin-left: 4px;
        vertical-align: text-bottom;
      }
      @keyframes blink {
        0%,
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
        }
        50% {
          opacity: 0;
        }
      }

      /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
      @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .hero h1 {
          font-size: 42px;
        }
        .main-slider .slide-content h1 {
          font-size: 40px;
        }
        .counter-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .timeline::before {
          left: 20px;
        }
        .timeline-item,
        .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
          width: 100%;
          margin-left: 50px;
          padding-left: 0;
          justify-content: flex-start;
        }
        .timeline-item .tl-dot {
          left: -39px !important;
          right: auto !important;
        }
        .hero-float-card {
          display: none;
        }
        .slide-info-cards {
          display: none;
        }
        .slide-counter {
          display: none;
        }
        .slider-nav {
          width: 44px;
          height: 44px;
          font-size: 18px;
        }
        .slider-prev {
          left: 16px;
        }
        .slider-next {
          right: 16px;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .hero h1 {
          font-size: 32px;
        }
        .main-slider .slide-content h1 {
          font-size: 30px;
        }
        .section-header h2 {
          font-size: 30px;
        }
        .counter-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .newsletter-form {
          flex-direction: column;
        }
        .cta-content {
          padding: 40px 24px;
        }
        .newsletter-box {
          padding: 40px 24px;
        }
        .hero-btns {
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: flex-start;
        }
        .topbar {
          font-size: 12px;
        }
        .slide-btns {
          flex-direction: column;
        }
        .slider-nav {
          display: none;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .counter-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }