/* ==========================================================================
   DR. THIMMEGOWDA M.K. (SANTHOSH) - DISTINGUISHED LIFE SHOWCASE
   Palette: Royal Forest Jade, Midnight Navy & Champagne Gold
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Ultra-Premium Harmonious Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #0e2f20;            /* Deep Royal Forest */
  --color-primary-dark: #061910;       /* Midnight Forest Shade */
  --color-primary-light: #1b533a;      /* Lustrous Emerald */
  --color-navy: #152238;               /* Sophisticated Midnight Navy */
  --color-navy-dark: #0c1422;
  --color-gold: #c9a050;               /* Refined Champagne Gold */
  --color-gold-bright: #dfb86c;        /* Luminous Gold */
  --color-gold-light: #fbf5e8;         /* Soft Gold Tint */
  --color-gold-border: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
  
  --color-bg: #fdfcf9;                 /* Silk Alabaster Canvas */
  --color-surface: #ffffff;            /* Pure Crisp White Card */
  --color-surface-warm: #f6f3eb;       /* Gentle Warm Alabaster */
  --color-surface-card: #f9f7f2;
  
  --color-text: #191f1b;               /* Deepest Obsidian Charcoal */
  --color-text-muted: #4e5751;         /* Editorial Slate Gray */
  --color-border: #e8e2d5;
  --color-shadow: rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.08);

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-kannada: 'Noto Sans Kannada', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --container-max: 1200px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Kannada Specific Font Tuning - Ensuring Noto Sans Kannada is used on all elements */
body.lang-kn, 
[lang="kn"],
body.lang-kn h1,
body.lang-kn h2,
body.lang-kn h3,
body.lang-kn h4,
body.lang-kn h5,
body.lang-kn h6,
body.lang-kn .hero-title,
body.lang-kn .section-title,
body.lang-kn .brand-text h1,
body.lang-kn .step-card-title,
body.lang-kn .chakra-content h3,
body.lang-kn .chakra-title,
body.lang-kn .award-title,
body.lang-kn .teaching-slide-body h3,
body.lang-kn .press-card h3,
body.lang-kn .story-ch-title,
body.lang-kn .quote-text,
body.lang-kn .nav-link,
body.lang-kn .btn,
body.lang-kn .section-badge,
body.lang-kn .chapter-badge,
body.lang-kn .step-card-badge,
body.lang-kn .stat-label,
body.lang-kn .hero-role-badge,
body.lang-kn .blueprint-main-title,
[lang="kn"] h1, [lang="kn"] h2, [lang="kn"] h3, [lang="kn"] h4, [lang="kn"] h5, [lang="kn"] h6,
[lang="kn"] .step-card-title, [lang="kn"] .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

body.lang-kn {
  line-height: 1.85;
}

body.lang-kn .step-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 3.4rem;
}

/* Subtle Ambient Glow */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(251, 245, 232, 0.35) 0%, transparent 75%);
  z-index: -1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes floatGentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.45);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0);
  }
}

.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* On mobile / tablets and reduced-motion, ensure content is always visible with zero blank spaces */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* NAVBAR WITH VIBRANT FARMING ENVIRONMENT BACKGROUND */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: #4a6b4a;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) 72%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 100%),
    url('../assets/farm_navbar_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 36%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.22);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-image 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.navbar.nav-hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 72%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%),
    url('../assets/farm_navbar_bg.jpg');
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -4px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.28);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.navbar .container {
  max-width: 1440px;
}

.navbar-inner {
  height: 86px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Luxurious Brand Name Frame & Plinth */
.brand-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 5px 18px 5px 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.45);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-wrapper:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.4), 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Brand Profile Avatar Frame with Radiant Metallic Border */
.brand-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #b8860b 50%, #daa520 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.brand-wrapper:hover .brand-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.6), 0 0 0 2px var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.brand-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Structured Brand Name Frame Typography */
.brand-name-frame {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-primary-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #072516;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.brand-secondary-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #85580e;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

body.lang-kn .brand-primary-name,
[lang="kn"] .brand-primary-name {
  font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

body.lang-kn .brand-secondary-name,
[lang="kn"] .brand-secondary-name {
  font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brand-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #072214;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #072214;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #03140b;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 0 12px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.7);
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Language Toggle Switcher */
.lang-switcher {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.08);
}

.lang-btn {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25);
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 25, 16, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.68rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold));
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  padding: 0.68rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.32);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #9e7930);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.42);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* SECTION TITLES & DECORATIONS */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.filigree-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 300px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.filigree-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}

.filigree-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  animation: pulseGold 3s infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1: HERO SECTION - PHOTO & PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-box {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px var(--color-shadow);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

/* Company Credit Top Bar (Marked area above hero box) */
.hero-top-credit-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-credit-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* NexGenCodify Brand Signature Link (Cyan to Magenta Gradient) */
.nexgen-brand-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c6ff 0%, #0072ff 28%, #8a2be2 62%, #ff007f 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.nexgen-brand-link:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.25) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.5));
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* NexGenCodify Developer Credit Badge */
.dev-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
}

.dev-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25);
}

.dev-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-gold);
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.dev-badge:hover .dev-badge-dot {
  background: var(--color-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.dev-badge strong {
  color: #0e2f20;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.dev-badge:hover strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.dev-badge-arrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.dev-badge:hover .dev-badge-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-name span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-role {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-origin-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-origin-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Stat Counters Strip */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* PORTRAIT SHOWCASE & UNDER-PHOTO NAME PLINTH */
.hero-portrait-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.16), 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.portrait-image-container {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portrait-frame:hover .portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Name Plinth Under Photo */
.portrait-name-plinth {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092617 0%, #0d3b24 50%, #082114 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.portrait-name-plinth h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

body.lang-kn .portrait-name-plinth h3,
[lang="kn"] .portrait-name-plinth h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
}

.portrait-name-plinth p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #d1dfd6;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2: ACHIEVEMENTS & RESEARCH HONORS
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

/* Two Column Layout: Left Sticky Photo Slider | Right Awards List */
.awards-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Photo Slider Wrapper */
.awards-slider-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}

.slider-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, var(--color-surface-warm));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.16);
  position: relative;
}

.slider-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

.slider-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.slide-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

/* Slider Viewport */
.photo-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.photo-slider .slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.photo-slider .slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.photo-slider .slide img {
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-height: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.photo-slider .slide.active img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Slide Caption Bar - Docked cleanly at the bottom, leaving photo 100% visible */
.slide-overlay-tag {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  bottom: auto;
  left: auto;
  right: auto;
  width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e3020 0%, #071c12 100%);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.slide-tag-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.slide-tag-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #f7f9f8;
}

/* Navigation Arrow Buttons - Centered over the photo image area */
.slide-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 28, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 4;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.slide-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slide-nav-btn.prev { left: 12px; }
.slide-nav-btn.next { right: 12px; }

/* Progress Bar (indicates the 5-7s interval) */
.slider-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 5;
}

.slider-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold));
  transition: width linear;
}

/* Dots */
.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.slider-info-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Right Column: Awards Content */
.awards-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Inspiration Callout Banner */
.inspiration-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-navy-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.16);
}

.inspiration-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.inspiration-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.inspiration-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #d1dfd6;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Awards List */
.awards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.award-item-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.award-item-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-primary));
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease;
}

.award-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.1);
}

.award-item-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 6px;
}

.award-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold));
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.award-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.award-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.award-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.award-org-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.award-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Extra Felicitations Card */
.extra-felicitations-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, var(--color-surface-warm));
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.08);
}

.extra-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.extra-body h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.extra-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.extra-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pill-tag {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pill-tag.ambassador-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.2), rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.08));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-bright);
  color: #072515;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .awards-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  .awards-slider-column {
    position: static;
  }
  .photo-slider {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .photo-slider {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 390px;
  }
  .slide-overlay-tag {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .slide-tag-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .slide-tag-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .slide-nav-btn {
    top: 38%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .photo-slider {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 375px;
  }
  .slider-wrapper {
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }
  .slide-overlay-tag {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .slide-tag-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .slide-tag-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .slide-nav-btn {
    top: 38%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .slide-nav-btn.prev { left: 8px; }
  .slide-nav-btn.next { right: 8px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3: TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS & RUDSETI MENTORSHIP
   ========================================================================== */
.teaching-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
}

/* Two Column Layout: Left Content Column | Right Sticky Photo Slider */
.teaching-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Rich Teaching Content */
.teaching-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.teaching-expert-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.12);
}

.expert-badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.teaching-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* Rich Narrative Card */
.teaching-narrative-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, var(--color-surface-warm));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.teaching-narrative-card p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.teaching-narrative-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.teaching-narrative-card p strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.teaching-narrative-card p em {
  color: #8b5a00;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Metrics Bar */
.teaching-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.teaching-stat-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-navy-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.teaching-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.2);
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-number-wrap .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-number-wrap .stat-unit {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.stat-label-wrap .stat-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.stat-label-wrap .stat-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #c9dbd0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 4 Specialities Grid */
.teaching-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.teaching-highlight-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--color-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.teaching-highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.1);
}

.teaching-highlight-card .highlight-icon {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.teaching-highlight-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.teaching-highlight-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column: Sticky Slider Column */
.teaching-slider-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .teaching-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .teaching-slider-column {
    position: static;
  }
  .teaching-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .teaching-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 4: COMPLETE LIFE STORY - CHAPTERS & MEMOIRS
   ========================================================================== */
.lifestory-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.story-chapters {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-chapter {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--color-shadow);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.chapter-media-showcase {
  margin-top: 2.8rem;
  padding-top: 2.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.chapter-showcase-titlebar {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.story-chapter:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.1);
}

.chapter-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.story-chapter h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-chapter p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-chapter p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 5: CONNECT & COLLABORATION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-info p {
  color: #d1dfd6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.contact-pill-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-pill-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.contact-pill-text span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form-box {
  background: rgba(253, 252, 249, 0.96);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-form-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-form-box p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12);
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #d8e5dd;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.25rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #a7bcaf;
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #c4d7cc;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #8da495;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-dev-credit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-credit-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* FLOATING CONTROLS */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  animation: pulseGold 3.5s infinite;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MOBILE & TABLET)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-portrait-wrapper {
    order: -1;
  }

  .portrait-frame, .portrait-name-plinth {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

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

  .teaching-banner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .teaching-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Laptop View (992px to 1280px): Spacious menu & protected brand frame */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.2rem;
  }
  .brand-wrapper {
    padding: 4px 14px 4px 5px;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .brand-avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }
  .brand-primary-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .brand-secondary-name {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Compact Laptop Breakpoint (Below 1080px): Switch to Sleek Drawer */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-actions > .btn-primary {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 7px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Ultra-Clean Responsive Container */
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Compact Sleek Navbar */
  .navbar-inner {
    height: 64px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .brand-wrapper {
    padding: 2.5px 10px 2.5px 2.5px;
    gap: 0.48rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 90px);
    border-width: 1px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-name-frame {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-primary-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .brand-secondary-name {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  body.lang-kn .brand-primary-name,
  [lang="kn"] .brand-primary-name {
    font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  body.lang-kn .brand-secondary-name,
  [lang="kn"] .brand-secondary-name {
    font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Hide the bulky desktop contact button from sticky navbar on mobile */
  .nav-actions > .btn-primary {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .lang-switcher {
    padding: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .lang-btn {
    padding: 0.22rem 0.46rem;
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  /* Refined Hero Card & Elegant Portrait Frame */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero-box {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.08);
  }

  .hero-grid {
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-portrait-wrapper {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    max-width: 270px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12), 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
  }

  .portrait-image-container {
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) - 4px);
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth {
    max-width: 270px;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-role {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-origin-box {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-gold,
  .hero-actions .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Global Section & Frame Adjustments for Mobile */
  .achievements-section,
  .teaching-section,
  .blueprint-section,
  .story-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 3.2rem 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .award-card,
  .story-chapter,
  .teaching-banner,
  .contact-card,
  .chakra-showcase-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .blueprint-step-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .step-card-media {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .step-card-body {
    padding: 1.1rem;
  }

  .step-card-title {
    min-height: auto;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .dev-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .navbar-inner {
    height: 58px;
    padding: 0 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-wrapper {
    padding: 2.5px 10px 2.5px 2.5px;
    max-width: calc(100% - 95px);
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .brand-avatar {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    padding: 1.5px;
  }

  .brand-primary-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .brand-secondary-name {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  body.lang-kn .brand-primary-name,
  [lang="kn"] .brand-primary-name {
    font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  body.lang-kn .brand-secondary-name,
  [lang="kn"] .brand-secondary-name {
    font-family: var(--font-kannada) !important;
    font-size: 0.60rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .lang-btn {
    padding: 0.22rem 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 58px;
  }

  .hero-box {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    max-width: 250px;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12), 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.14);
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth {
    max-width: 250px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth h3 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .portrait-name-plinth p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stat-item {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .dev-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.26rem 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 4: SCIENTIFIC MUSHROOM BLUEPRINT & LIVE DEMONSTRATION
   ========================================================================== */
.blueprint-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.blueprint-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.blueprint-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blueprint-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.step-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.step-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blueprint-step-card:hover .step-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.step-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.step-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #b8860b);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.step-card-body {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blueprint-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.blueprint-main-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 740px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.38;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  min-height: 3.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CHAKRA CIRCULAR ECONOMY SHOWCASE */
.chakra-showcase-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark), var(--color-primary));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.22);
}

.chakra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.chakra-visual {
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
}

.chakra-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.chakra-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.chakra-click-hint {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.chakra-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.chakra-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.chakra-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.chakra-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.point-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chakra-point-item strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.chakra-footer-phone {
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.chakra-footer-phone strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 10TV TELEVISION FEATURE DOCUMENTARY VIDEO */
.video-feature-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px var(--color-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.video-header-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111e18, var(--color-primary));
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-station-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.tv-live-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e53e3e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #e53e3e;
  animation: pulse-live 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-live {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.video-duration-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.video-player-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 580px;
}

.feature-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.video-meta-bar {
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.video-title-wrap h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.video-title-wrap p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-video-download {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-video-download:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* PRESS FEATURES NEWSPAPER GALLERY */
.press-features-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--color-shadow);
}

.press-box-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.press-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.press-section-sub {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.press-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.press-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--color-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12);
}

.press-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0ede6;
}

.press-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.press-card:hover .press-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.press-source-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
}

.press-card-info {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.press-card-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.press-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* IMAGE LIGHTBOX MODAL */
.image-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.image-lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-content-box {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 82vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR NEW ELEMENTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blueprint-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .chakra-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .press-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blueprint-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .press-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .chakra-showcase-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .video-feature-box {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .video-header-strip {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .video-player-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    height: auto;
  }
  .feature-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000;
  }
  .video-meta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.4rem;
  }
  .press-features-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   ACTIVITIES & LEISURE SECTION STYLES
   ===================================================================== */
.activities-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-surface-warm) 0%, #ffffff 50%, var(--color-surface-warm) 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
}

.activities-steps-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.activity-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.06);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.activity-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.highlight-flight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6fbf7 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
}

.activity-step-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.35rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.activity-step-badge .step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold-dark));
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.activity-step-badge .step-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.activity-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.activity-card-grid.single-col-card {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.activity-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.activity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.activity-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

.activity-highlights-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.85), rgba(240, 249, 243, 0.85));
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.activity-highlights-box.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.highlight-item .hl-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.highlight-item span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Spacious Card Layout & Narrative */
.spacious-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.activity-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

/* Spacious Photo Frame Galleries */
.activity-gallery-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.activity-gallery-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.spacious-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.45);
  background: #061910;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 380px;
}

.spacious-photo-frame.art-frame {
  height: 440px;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.spacious-photo-frame img.activity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.spacious-photo-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.22), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.spacious-photo-frame:hover img.activity-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Wide Panoramic Frames */
.spacious-panoramic-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.15);
  background: #061910;
  height: 460px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.spacious-panoramic-frame img.activity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.flight-panoramic-frame {
  height: 520px;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.2), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
}

.flight-panoramic-frame img.activity-img {
  object-position: center 30%;
}

.spacious-panoramic-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
}

.spacious-panoramic-frame:hover img.activity-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Dedicated Portrait Photo Showcase (Vertical Orientation) */
.spacious-portrait-showcase {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.spacious-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: #061910;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.22), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.spacious-portrait-frame .portrait-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 970 / 1279;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.spacious-portrait-frame img.activity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.flight-portrait-frame {
  max-width: 520px;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
}

.spacious-portrait-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.3), 0 0 45px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
}

.spacious-portrait-frame:hover img.activity-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.spacious-portrait-frame .portrait-caption-bar {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.98), rgba(6, 25, 16, 0.98));
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

/* Photo Caption Bar */
.photo-caption-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 25, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 25, 16, 0.82) 65%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.photo-caption-bar .caption-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold));
  color: #061910;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.photo-caption-bar p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* =====================================================================
   LIVE VIDEO CHRONICLES SHOWCASE
   ===================================================================== */
.activity-video-showcase {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0e2f20 0%, #061910 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
}

.video-showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.3);
}

.video-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.activity-videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.activity-video-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.activity-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
}

.video-media-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 480px;
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

video.activity-video-player {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
  display: block;
  outline: none;
}

.video-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 30, 20, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.25);
}

.video-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #061910;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.video-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =====================================================================
   GRATITUDE & THANK YOU FINALE BOX
   ===================================================================== */
.gratitude-box {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2f20 0%, #071b12 50%, #153c29 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 47, 32, 0.25), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.2);
}

.gratitude-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 180%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gratitude-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gratitude-icon-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gratitude-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  animation: floatEmoji 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.gratitude-icon:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.gratitude-icon:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.gratitude-icon:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }

@keyframes floatEmoji {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.1); }
}

.gratitude-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gratitude-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gratitude-quote {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 160, 80, 0.4);
}

.gratitude-signature {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.signature-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.signature-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* RESPONSIVE FOR ACTIVITIES SECTION & VIDEO SHOWCASE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .activity-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .activity-highlights-box.grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .activity-gallery-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .activity-gallery-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .activity-videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .spacious-photo-frame {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .spacious-photo-frame.art-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .spacious-panoramic-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .flight-panoramic-frame {
    height: 420px;
  }
  .video-media-wrapper {
    min-height: 440px;
    max-height: 480px;
  }
  video.activity-video-player {
    height: 480px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .activities-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
  .activity-step-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .spacious-card {
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
  .activity-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .activity-gallery-grid-3,
  .activity-gallery-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .spacious-photo-frame {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .spacious-photo-frame.art-frame {
    height: 330px;
  }
  .spacious-panoramic-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .flight-panoramic-frame {
    height: 310px;
  }
  .spacious-portrait-showcase {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }
  .spacious-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .activity-video-showcase {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .video-showcase-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .video-header-badge {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .video-media-wrapper {
    min-height: 240px;
    max-height: 480px;
    height: auto;
  }
  video.activity-video-player {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
  }
  .photo-caption-bar {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .photo-caption-bar p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .gratitude-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .gratitude-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .gratitude-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}