/* ==========================================================================
   ANIL A. BAGANE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHARAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
   Fully Responsive Official Portal Stylesheet with AOS Integration
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* SIT reference palette: white, institute orange, red accents and charcoal */
  --primary-navy: #303030;
  --accent-red: #df2f20;
  --primary-navy-dark: #242424;
  --primary-navy-light: #4a4a4a;
  --hero-navy-card: #292929;
  --accent-gold: #ff7827;
  --accent-gold-light: #ffad70;
  --accent-gold-dark: #e85b16;
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(255, 120, 39, 0.14);
  --accent-gold-border: rgba(255, 120, 39, 0.38);

  --bg-main: #ffffff;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface: #f5f5f5;
  --bg-dark-section: #292929;
  --bg-panel: #3b3b3b;

  --text-main: #292929;
  --text-muted: #555555;
  --text-light: #777777;
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-gold: #ffad70;

  --border-light: #e7e7e7;
  --border-subtle: #d6d6d6;
  --border-dark: #777777;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 45px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.22);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 120, 39, 0.35);
  
  /* Radii & Transitions */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255, 120, 39, 0.12), transparent 20%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f3e7dc 100%);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Utility Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff7827 0%, #f36d20 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 120, 39, 0.18);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.top-keywords {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #888888;
  font-weight: 500;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.top-keywords span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "|";
  margin-left: 10px;
  color: #666666;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.top-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-social-links a {
  color: #d8d8d8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-social-links a:hover {
  color: #262626;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Header Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.06);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: black;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.brand-designation {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-menu li {
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4b4b4b;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.header-action-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ff7827;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.header-action-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Nav Menu Three-Bars (☰) Button (User Requested) */
.nav-three-bars-btn {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.2);
}

.nav-three-bars-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-three-bars-btn .three-bars-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 20px;
  height: 14px;
}

.nav-three-bars-btn .three-bars-icon .bar {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.nav-three-bars-btn.active .three-bars-icon .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-three-bars-btn.active .three-bars-icon .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.nav-three-bars-btn.active .three-bars-icon .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-three-bars-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full Navigation Menu Drawer / Overlay (Triggered by 3-bars in Nav Menu)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(4, 15, 29, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2500;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.nav-menu-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.nav-menu-drawer {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-menu-overlay.open .nav-menu-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Drawer Header */
.drawer-header {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.drawer-brand img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.drawer-brand-text h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.drawer-brand-text p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  border-color: #ef4444;
}

/* Drawer Body */
.drawer-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.drawer-section-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.drawer-link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-link-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.drawer-link-card.highlight-card {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.4);
}

.drawer-link-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-link-card:hover .drawer-link-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
}

.drawer-link-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.drawer-link-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.drawer-link-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Drawer Footer */
.drawer-footer {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.drawer-contact-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.drawer-contact-mini div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-contact-mini i {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  width: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section with Full-Width Background Banner (User Requested Image)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  background-color: #262626;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 21, 40, 0.45) 0%, rgba(5, 21, 40, 0.75) 45%, rgba(5, 21, 40, 0.90) 80%),
    url('../assets/images/ChatGPT%20Image%20Sep%2028,%202026,%2011_54_04%20AM.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center left;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 55px 0 65px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(360px, 1fr) 330px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left: Portrait showcase (Responsive visibility) */
.hero-portrait-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.7), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .hero-portrait-col {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .hero-portrait-card {
    /* Hide duplicate floating card on desktop so the real HD portrait in the panoramic banner is showcased */
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-portrait-card {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Center Content */
.hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-welcome-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-welcome-badge::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.hero-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 0.98rem);
  color: #e0e0e0;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-pill-tags {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #d8d8d8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7827 0%, #e85b16 100%);
  color: #262626;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9b56 0%, #f36d20 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.55);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK LINKS CARD WITH THREE BARS TOGGLE & DROPDOWN LIST (FEATURE HIGHLIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-quicklinks-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.quicklinks-card {
  background: rgba(9, 28, 54, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.quicklinks-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.7);
}

.quicklinks-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(14, 38, 72, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.3);
}

.quicklinks-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.quicklinks-title-wrap i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.quicklinks-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Quick Links List (Direct & Clean) */
.quicklinks-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.quicklinks-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.quicklinks-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.quicklinks-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: #e0e0e0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.quicklinks-link-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quicklinks-link-left i {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  width: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.quicklinks-link .chevron {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #777777;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.quicklinks-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.16);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.quicklinks-link:hover i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.quicklinks-link:hover .chevron {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.quicklinks-status-footer {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #888888;
  background: rgba(5, 17, 34, 0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.status-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10b981;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5 Key Strategic Focus Pillars Cards (Directly Below Hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 42px 0 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.07);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.10);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Director's Message & Latest News & Events Section
   ========================================================================== */
.message-news-section {
  padding: 58px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238, 244, 251, 0.9) 0%, rgba(243, 247, 252, 1) 100%);
}

.message-news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 390px 1fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Director's Message Card */
.director-message-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #292929 0%, #383838 40%, #292929 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(3, 15, 30, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 188, 78, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.director-message-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(3, 15, 30, 0.28);
}

.director-message-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(234, 189, 84, 0.12), transparent 35%, rgba(111, 196, 255, 0.06));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.message-card-header {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 22px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.96), rgba(9, 31, 56, 0.78));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.28);
}

.message-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.08);
}

.message-body {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 22px 10px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.message-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.88), rgba(77, 155, 255, 0.4));
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  animation: floatCard 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.message-director-photo {
  width: 122px;
  height: 152px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.message-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 1;
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.2);
}

.message-quote {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #eeeeee;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.message-author {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffb27b;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.message-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #d0d0d0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.message-footer-btn {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 22px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-read-message {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 176, 64, 0.18), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.6);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.08);
}

.btn-read-message:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7827, #e85b16);
  color: #262626;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.22);
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* News & Events Column */
.news-events-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-section-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.news-section-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.news-section-title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  bottom: 2px;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #ff9b56 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.view-all-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* News Tabs */
.news-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-tab-btn.active,
.news-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* News Grid (3 Columns x 2 Rows) */
.news-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.news-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.45);
}

.news-thumb-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 132px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #e0e0e0;
}

.news-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

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

.news-card-content {
  padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-date-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7f2 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.32);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 9px 8px 7px;
  min-width: 54px;
  height: fit-content;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.news-date-day {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.news-date-month {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.news-date-year {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.news-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Designation & Governance Strip (Dark Navy Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.designation-ribbon-section {
  background-color: #262626;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.3);
}

.designation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.designation-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.designation-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.designation-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.designation-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.designation-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.designation-org {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #888888;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Anil A. Bagane & His Vision Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-vision-section {
  padding: 72px 0 68px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
}

.about-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left: About */
.about-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-right: 12px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 2.9vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.about-paragraph {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.btn-read-more {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96), rgba(238,243,250,0.96));
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.06);
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7827, #e85b16);
  color: #262626;
  border-color: rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.24);
}

/* Center: Campus Photo with Tagline */
.campus-feature-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.campus-feature-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.10);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  transform: rotate(-1deg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f5f5 0%, #eeeeee 100%);
}

.campus-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.campus-tagline-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.18);
}

/* Right: His Vision */
.vision-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vision-heading {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.vision-heading::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  bottom: 2px;
  width: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.vision-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.vision-heading {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.vision-heading::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  bottom: 2px;
  width: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #ff9b56 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.35);
}

.vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.vision-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafafa 0%, #f5f5f5 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.04);
}

.vision-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border-color: rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vision-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vision-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.06), rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.18));
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.vision-card:hover .vision-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 166, 74, 0.24), rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.05));
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.vision-number-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.vision-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Leadership Journey (Timeline Stepper)
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-journey-section {
  padding: 45px 0;
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.journey-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.journey-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.journey-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.journey-step-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-step-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
}

.journey-step-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-step-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.journey-step-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.journey-arrow {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Impact Statistics Counter Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.impact-stats-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
  padding: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-number span {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Photo Gallery Section
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 55px 0;
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gallery-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.gallery-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gallery-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-tab-btn.active,
.gallery-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.gallery-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0 6px;
}

.gallery-slider::before,
.gallery-slider::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-slider::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.gallery-slider::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: gallerySlide 22s linear infinite;
}

.gallery-grid:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 38px rgba(13, 35, 66, 0.16);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.94;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.06);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  opacity: 1;
  filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.08);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 14px 14px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 23, 44, 0) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.76) 40%, rgba(7, 23, 44, 0.96) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gallery-item-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 82%;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

@keyframes gallerySlide {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bottom Campus Banner ("Education Meets Industry")
   ========================================================================== */
.education-meets-industry-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #262626;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.92) 0%, rgba(5, 19, 36, 0.84) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/sitcoe-campus-building-hd.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 65px 0 55px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.banner-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
}

.banner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.banner-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.banner-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.banner-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.banner-pillar-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.banner-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.banner-pillar-name {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact & Location Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 65px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-detail-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 154, 55, 0.15);
}

.btn-submit-form {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-form:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #262626;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background-color: #202020;
  color: #888888;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 55px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.footer-col-about {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #888888;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #888888;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.accreditation-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.badge-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e0e0e0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: #202020;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Modals */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(3, 13, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.modal-body img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Responsive Breakpoints (Mobile First & Adaptive)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Large Tablets / Small Desktops (<= 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 310px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .banner-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

/* Tablets Landscape (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar-left {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .top-keywords {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 21, 40, 0.82) 0%, rgba(5, 21, 40, 0.95) 100%),
      url('../assets/images/ChatGPT%20Image%20Sep%2028,%202026,%2011_54_04%20AM.png');
    padding: 40px 0 50px;
  }
  
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
  }
  
  .hero-portrait-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-portrait-img {
    max-width: 180px;
  }
  
  .hero-content-col {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .hero-welcome-badge::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hero-pill-tags,
  .hero-btn-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .message-news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .director-message-card {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .about-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .campus-feature-col {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .designation-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .designation-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }
  
  .designation-col:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .journey-stepper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .journey-step {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .journey-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .banner-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Portrait Tablets & Mobile Devices (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .navbar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px 16px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .nav-menu-drawer {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .drawer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .news-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .floating-quicklinks-trigger {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* Small Smart Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  
  .brand-designation {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  
  .hero-name {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .hero-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .btn-primary-gold,
  .btn-outline-white {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .message-body {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .designation-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .designation-col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .designation-col:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .banner-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPLETE HERO BANNER OVERRIDE
   The supplied professional banner is the visual hero, so duplicate text
   cards are intentionally removed. The actual CTA remains an accessible
   HTML control positioned over the baked-in visual CTA.
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section.hero-complete {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: #262626;
  display: block;
}

.hero-banner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #262626;
}

.hero-banner-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1024 / 409;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-banner-actions {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28.5%;
  top: 80%;
  width: 18%;
  height: 12%;
}

.hero-hotspot-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(246, 191, 52, 0.98);
  color: #262626;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-hotspot-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-banner-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 1024 / 409;
  }

  .hero-banner-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }

  .hero-banner-actions {
    left: 27.5%;
    top: 81%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 13%;
  }

  .hero-hotspot-btn {
    font-size: 0;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .hero-hotspot-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}


/* Sharad Institute reference theme refinements */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7827 0%, #ff7827 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.top-bar a, .top-bar i, .top-bar span { color: #ffffff; }
.main-header { background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #ededed; }
.brand-name { color: black; text-shadow: none; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: #e85b16; }
.nav-link::after { background-color: #ff7827; }
.section-eyebrow, .about-heading, .vision-heading, .journey-title, .news-section-title { color: #303030; }
.btn-primary-gold, .btn-read-message, .btn-read-more { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7827 0%, #ed5e1b 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.btn-primary-gold:hover, .btn-read-message:hover, .btn-read-more:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ed5e1b 0%, #d94b12 100%); }
.pillar-icon-box, .vision-icon, .designation-icon { color: #e85b16; }