/* ==========================================================================
   AMU Junction — NeoBharat Heritage Design System
   Parchment & Indigo Academic Editorial Architecture
   Screen Adaptive: 320px Mobile -> Duo 540px/720px -> Tablet -> 1440px+ Desktop
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;1,9..144,400&family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500;600&family=IBM+Plex+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Heritage Color Tokens */
  --bg: #F5F2EA;
  --bg-alt: #EDE9DF;
  --card: #FFFDF7;
  --card-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #1D1B16;
  --ink-soft: #55503F;
  --ink-muted: #7E7866;
  
  --indigo: #1C3A5E;
  --indigo-deep: #0E2138;
  --indigo-light: #285384;
  --indigo-tint: #E8F0F8;
  
  --marigold: #C97F1F;
  --marigold-soft: #F1DFB8;
  --marigold-deep: #9F6010;
  --marigold-tint: #FDF7EA;
  
  --line: #DBCFA6;
  --line-light: #E8E1C7;
  --line-strong: #BAAA7C;

  /* State Colors */
  --success: #226B42;
  --success-bg: #E8F5EE;
  --danger: #9B2C2C;
  --danger-bg: #FDF0F0;
  --info: #1C3A5E;
  --info-bg: #EBF2F9;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'IBM Plex Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', Menlo, Consolas, Monaco, monospace;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;

  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.04);
  --shadow-parchment: 0 8px 24px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);

  /* Borders & Radius */
  --radius-xs: 3px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout Max Width */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --touch-target: 44px;
  --header-height: 74px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Reset
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(28, 26, 20, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 3px 3px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-feature-settings: "cv02", "cv03", "cv04", "cv11";
}

/* Skip link for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -999px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw + 0.75rem, 3.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw + 0.5rem, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw + 0.3rem, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.2vw + 0.2rem, 1.35rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw + 0.2rem, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

code, kbd, samp, pre {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Containers & Grid Utilities
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.main-content {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Screen-Adaptive Grid System */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.grid-cols-1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid-cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid-cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

/* Adaptive Auto-Fit Grid (Surface Duo, Mobile & Desktop resilient) */
.grid-auto-fit {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.grid-auto-fit-lg {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Duo/Split Screen Adaptations */
@media (min-width: 540px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Surface Duo single screen & vertical orientation */
  .grid-duo-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-cols-2, .grid-cols-3, .grid-cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-cols-3, .grid-cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-xs { gap: var(--space-xs); }
.gap-sm { gap: var(--space-sm); }
.gap-md { gap: var(--space-md); }
.gap-lg { gap: var(--space-lg); }
.gap-xl { gap: var(--space-xl); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Parchment Header & Multi-Level Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Marigold Announcement Ticker */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--indigo-deep);
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.ticker-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1 1 320px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ticker-badge {
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ticker-badge::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.ticker-text {
  color: #FFFDF7;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: normal;
}

.ticker-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-links a {
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.ticker-links a:hover {
  color: #FFF;
}

.ticker-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ticker-bar {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  }
  .ticker-container {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .ticker-inner {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .ticker-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .ticker-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    white-space: normal;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ticker-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Floating Sticky Parchment Site Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8px;
  z-index: 1000;
  max-width: 1420px;
  margin: 0.35rem auto 0.5rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(245, 242, 234, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.08);
  padding: 0 0.85rem 0 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Architectural Seal Brand Logo & PYQ Junction Powered Block */
.brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-seal-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-seal {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-deep) 0%, var(--indigo) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--marigold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.brand-seal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.brand-seal svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-name-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: block;
}

.brand-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline a {
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Desktop Navigation & Floating Items */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item:hover > .nav-link {
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  background: rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--marigold-soft);
}

.nav-arrow {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.student-auth-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--marigold);
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.student-auth-btn:hover {
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* Mega-Menu Dropdown Architecture */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 680px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.mega-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: 2rem;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mega-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mega-item a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
}

.mega-item a:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
  color: var(--indigo);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

/* Simple Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
  color: var(--indigo);
}

/* Header Action CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: var(--touch-target);
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile & Foldable Slide-out Navigation Drawer
   ========================================================================== */

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 33, 56, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(88vw, 380px);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--marigold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: var(--touch-target);
  height: var(--touch-target);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.drawer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(219, 207, 166, 0.4);
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}

.drawer-link:hover, .drawer-link:active {
  background: var(--marigold-soft);
}

.drawer-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.drawer-sublist {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  display: none;
  background: rgba(237, 233, 223, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.drawer-sublist.open {
  display: block;
}

.drawer-sublist a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Interactive Elements
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
  transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.35);
}

.btn-marigold {
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.25);
}
.btn-marigold:hover {
  background: var(--marigold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
  border-color: var(--indigo-deep);
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 36px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards & Architectural Panels
   ========================================================================== */

.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.badge-marigold {
  background: var(--marigold-tint);
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  border-color: rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.3);
}

.badge-indigo {
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
  color: var(--indigo);
  border-color: rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.25);
}

.badge-success {
  background: var(--success-bg);
  color: var(--success);
  border-color: rgba(34, 107, 66, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section & Search Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(237, 233, 223, 0.6) 0%, rgba(245, 242, 234, 0.2) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero 2-Column Split Grid */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Typing animated text */
.typing-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  position: relative;
}

.typed-word {
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--marigold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--marigold);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: cursor-blink 0.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes cursor-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Right-hand Hero Command Hub Card */
.hero-right-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(20, 43, 71, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-right-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--marigold) 100%);
}

.hero-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.hero-stream-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-stream-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-stream-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  background: #FFFDF8;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-stream-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stream-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hero-stream-meta {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-stream-arrow {
  color: var(--marigold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-stream-row:hover .hero-stream-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-card-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-badge-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--marigold);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--marigold);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Search Typeahead Box */
.search-form-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.search-input-group {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 2px solid var(--indigo);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.search-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.2);
}

.search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  min-width: 0;
}

.search-btn {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}

.search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--marigold);
}

.search-results-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: none;
}

.search-results-dropdown.active {
  display: block;
}

.search-result-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.12s ease;
}

.search-result-item:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
}

/* Quick Pills */
.quick-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.quick-pill {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.quick-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Academic Table Architecture (Responsive & Scroll-Protected)
   ========================================================================== */

.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--card);
}

.academic-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.academic-table th {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.academic-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--ink);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.academic-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(245, 242, 234, 0.7);
}

.academic-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Chance-Memo Predictor Component
   ========================================================================== */

.chance-memo-widget {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 2px solid var(--marigold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.chance-memo-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.chance-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
}

.form-select, .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.form-select:focus, .form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.15);
}

.chance-gauge-card {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: none;
}

.chance-gauge-card.active {
  display: block;
}

.chance-percentage {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.chance-verdict {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.chance-details-list {
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  list-style: square;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Exam Paper Generator & Practice Interface
   ========================================================================== */

.paper-builder-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.custom-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  accent-color: var(--marigold);
  height: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.printable-paper-sheet {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid #D0C9B6;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
}

.exam-watermark {
  border-bottom: 2px double #000;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .ticker-bar, .no-print {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body, .printable-paper-sheet {
    background: #FFF !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #000 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Test Series Showcase & Pricing Tiers
   ========================================================================== */

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--marigold);
  background: #FFFEFA;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.pricing-feature-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Blog & News Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.article-body {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.article-body p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 0.85;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-right: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.editorial-pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--indigo);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--marigold);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordion & FAQ Module
   ========================================================================== */

.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--card);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}

.accordion-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-content {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: none;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Component
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background: var(--indigo-deep);
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--marigold);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.site-footer a {
  color: #D3DDE8;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--marigold);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--marigold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.community-strip {
  background: rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #9AB0C9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Screen-Adaptive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

/* Surface Duo, Tablets & Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header {
    top: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .header-container {
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 0 0.85rem;
  }
  .desktop-nav, .header-actions .desktop-only {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Small Phones (< 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .brand-seal {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .brand-seal svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Student Portal & Sign In / Register Modal
   ========================================================================== */

.student-auth-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.04);
}
.student-auth-btn:hover {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #FFF !important;
}

.auth-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 33, 56, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.auth-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.auth-modal {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 2px solid var(--marigold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: min(100%, 460px);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.auth-modal-overlay.open .auth-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.auth-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.auth-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--danger);
  border-color: var(--danger);
}

.auth-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.auth-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}

.auth-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--card);
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.auth-form {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.auth-form.active {
  display: flex;
}

.auth-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.auth-input-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
}

.auth-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}
.auth-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Razorpay Checkout Modal & Payment Trigger
   ========================================================================== */

.razorpay-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 33, 56, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3100;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.razorpay-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.razorpay-modal {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--indigo);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  width: min(100%, 480px);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
}

.razorpay-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-deep) 0%, var(--indigo) 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top-left-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px);
  border-top-right-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.razorpay-security-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: #FFF;
}

.razorpay-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.razorpay-item-summary {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.razorpay-pay-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: #0C2340;
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.3);
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
  min-height: var(--touch-target);
}
.razorpay-pay-btn:hover {
  background: #081729;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern E-Learning Course Cards (PhysicsWallah / Unacademy Style)
   ========================================================================== */

.course-card-elearn {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.course-card-elearn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.12);
}

.course-card-banner {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-deep) 0%, var(--indigo) 65%, #2A5A8C 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: #FFF;
}

.course-card-banner.banner-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A2E05 0%, #8C530E 60%, var(--marigold) 100%);
}

.course-card-banner.banner-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091726 0%, #17385E 65%, #245285 100%);
}

.course-card-banner.banner-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B331D 0%, #175C34 65%, #268C51 100%);
}

.course-card-banner.banner-ruby {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3A0C16 0%, #731A2D 65%, #A82E47 100%);
}

.course-batch-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFF;
  width: fit-content;
}

.course-card-content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-faculty-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.course-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-feature-check {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.course-pricing-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
}

.course-offer-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1;
}

.course-mrp {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.course-discount-pill {
  background: var(--marigold-tint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 127, 31, 0.4);
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.course-btn-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .course-btn-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Shop Product Cards & Book Mockup Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.product-card-modern {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.product-card-modern:hover {
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.product-mockup-frame {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F6EE 0%, #EDE6D6 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-spine-mock {
  width: 120px;
  height: 165px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-deep) 0%, var(--indigo) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px 6px 6px 2px;
  box-shadow: -4px 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 4px 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  color: #FFF;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--marigold);
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(-8deg);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.product-card-modern:hover .book-spine-mock {
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(0deg) scale(1.04);
}

.product-rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E69500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   About Us & Leadership Showcase
   ========================================================================== */

.founder-card-lg {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-card-lg:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(29, 27, 22, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--marigold);
}

.founder-photo-wrap {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--marigold) 0%, var(--indigo) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(20, 43, 71, 0.2);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  display: block;
  border: 3px solid #FFF;
}

.founder-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo-deep);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.founder-credential {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.founder-skills-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-skill-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--indigo-tint);
  color: var(--indigo);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 58, 94, 0.15);
}

.ecosystem-badge-box {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--marigold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}