/* ==========================================================================
   KAUTILYA ECONOMIC CONCLAVE (KEC) - MASTER STYLESHEET
   Design System: Editorial, Institutional & Premium
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. CSS Custom Properties & Color Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Master Color Palette */
  --bg-dark: #070d18;
  --bg-dark-card: rgba(15, 25, 42, 0.75);
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-card-light: #ffffff;
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #64748b;

  /* Brand Metallic & Theme Accents */
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f3e5ab 50%, #aa7c11 100%);
  --gold-solid: #cfa153;
  --gold-glow: rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.35);
  --navy-deep: #0b1e36;
  --ieg-blue: #005a9c;

  /* Edition Secondary Color Tokens */
  --color-2022: #dfb260;
  --color-2023: #ef4444;
  --color-2024: #f59e0b;
  --color-2025: #10b981;
  --color-2026: #a855f7;

  /* Borders & Glassmorphism */
  --border-light: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --glass-dark: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.75);
  --glass-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  --glass-backdrop: blur(16px);

  /* Radii & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-luxury: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.1);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.25);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out-back: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- 2. Base & Typography Resets --- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.serif-font {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* --- 3. Top Institutional Co-Branding Header --- */
.top-header {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.partner-text span {
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.top-header-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-header-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-solid);
}

/* --- 4. Main Navbar --- */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--glass-light);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img-wrapper {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111d33;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-solid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-img-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.55);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.logo-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.logo-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-solid);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Navigation Submenu Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  min-width: 190px;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu li {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: #FAF6F0 !important;
  color: var(--color-2024) !important;
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--ieg-blue) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.4);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* --- 5. Full-Screen Hero Carousel (85-100vh) --- */
.hero-carousel-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 88vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: white;
}

.carousel-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.carousel-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.carousel-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.9s var(--ease-smooth);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slide-dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(7 13 24 / 70%) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.78) 55%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.4) 100%);
}

.slide-content-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.slide-edition-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.slide-main-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.slide-date-venue {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.slide-description {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 740px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-slide {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-primary-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary-slide {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-slide:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Carousel Control Bar */
.carousel-controls-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0) 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.controls-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.year-pills-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.year-pills-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.year-pill {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.year-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: white;
}

.year-pill.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.carousel-arrow-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* --- 6. LUXURY EDITORIAL SECTION LAYOUTS --- */

.section-padding {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.section-header-editorial {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--ieg-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}



.section-description-editorial {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- 7. REDESIGNED ABOUT KEC SECTION --- */
.about-hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.about-kec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-editorial-quote-box {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: white;
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: -1rem;
  display: block;
}

.about-editorial-statement {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: white;
}

.about-text-content p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.milestone-luxury-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.milestone-luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.milestone-year-badge {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ieg-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.milestone-theme-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STACKED FEATURE CARDS DESIGN PATTERN (MATCHING REFERENCE SCREENSHOT)
   Full-Width Overlapping Cards with Numbers (01, 02, 03..), Badges & Visual Mockups
   ========================================================================== */

.stacked-journey-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}


.stacked-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.2);
}

/* Card Themes with Sticky Scroll Offsets & Z-Indexes (Ordered 2026 -> 2025 -> 2024 -> 2023 -> 2022) */

.stacked-card-2023 .watermark-number {
  opacity: 0.2;
  color: var(--color-2023);
}

/* Content Column Left */
.stacked-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stacked-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stacked-card-2022 .stacked-card-tag {
  background: rgba(223, 178, 96, 0.18);
  color: #996815;
}

.stacked-card-2023 .stacked-card-tag {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #fca5a5;
}

.stacked-card-2024 .stacked-card-tag {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #b45309;
}

.stacked-card-2026 .stacked-card-tag {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18);
  color: #7e22ce;
}


.stacked-card-2023 .stacked-card-title {
  color: white;
}

.stacked-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stacked-card-2022 .stacked-card-subtitle {
  color: #996815;
}

.stacked-card-2023 .stacked-card-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-2023);
}

.stacked-card-2024 .stacked-card-subtitle {
  color: #b45309;
}

.stacked-card-2025 .stacked-card-subtitle {
  color: #047857;
}

.stacked-card-2026 .stacked-card-subtitle {
  color: #7e22ce;
}

.stacked-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.stacked-card-2023 .stacked-card-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.stacked-card-desc {
  color: #475569;
}

/* Checklist Items */
.stacked-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.stacked-card-2023 .checklist-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: white;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


.preview-badge-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.preview-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Responsive for Stacked Cards */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stacked-feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }

  .container-kec-ieg {
    padding: 0px !important;
  }
}

/* --- 9. REDESIGNED CHAPTERS SECTION (BOOK & MAGAZINE METAPHOR) --- */
.editions-editorial-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.editions-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.featured-chapter-main {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.featured-chapter-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--color-2025);
}

.featured-chapter-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-chapter-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-chapter-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
}

.featured-chapter-body {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --- 9. CONCLAVE EDITIONS OVERVIEW (MAGAZINE LAYOUT) --- */
.editions-editorial-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.editions-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.featured-chapter-main {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  width: 100%;
}

.featured-chapter-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--color-2025);
}

.featured-chapter-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-chapter-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-chapter-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
}

.featured-chapter-body {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mini-chapters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.mini-chapter-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.65rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--ieg-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.mini-chapter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
}

.editions-bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.bottom-wide-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.bottom-wide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

/* --- 10. LEADERSHIP VISITS (PM NARENDRA MODI & CM YOGI ADITYANATH) --- */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.leadership-card-luxury {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  width: 100%;
}

.leadership-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.leadership-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 290px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leadership-card-luxury:hover .leadership-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.leadership-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
}

.leadership-card-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --- 11. SPEAKERS DIRECTORY & FEATURED CARDS --- */
.speakers-directory-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  border-color: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.2);
}

.speakers-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.speaker-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.speaker-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.speaker-photo-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-photo-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.speaker-edition-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.3);
}

.speaker-info-body {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

/* Exactly 3 clean lines of text: Name, Title, Institution */
.speaker-name-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.speaker-role-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ieg-blue);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.speaker-inst-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --- 12. GALLERY MASONRY --- */
.gallery-masonry-grid {
  columns: 3 320px;
  column-gap: 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.gallery-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0) 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- 13. DEDICATED INSTITUTIONAL ECOSYSTEM & HERITAGE --- */
.dedicated-eco-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.dedicated-eco-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.dedicated-eco-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.dedicated-eco-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.eco-badge-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.eco-est-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ieg-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.eco-pillars-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.eco-pillar-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.heritage-kautilya-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1e36 0%, #173256 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-luxury);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.heritage-kautilya-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(207, 161, 83, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wheel-emblem-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 2px dashed var(--gold-solid);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.2);
}

/* --- 14. 2026 COUNTDOWN TICKER --- */
.countdown-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.countdown-unit {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  min-width: 110px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.countdown-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  line-height: 1;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- 15. MODAL OVERLAYS --- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

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

.modal-content-box {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- 18. MESSAGES SECTION (3 YOUTUBE VIDEO CARDS) --- */
.messages-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.message-card-luxury {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.message-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.message-thumb-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.message-thumb-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.container-kec-ieg {
  padding: 52px;
}

.message-card-luxury:hover .message-thumb-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Play Button Overlay matching exact screenshot design */
.message-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-solid);
}

.message-play-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 10px 0 10px 18px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #1e3a8a;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.message-card-luxury:hover .message-play-overlay {
  background: var(--gold-solid);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.5);
}

.message-card-luxury:hover .message-play-overlay::after {
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #ffffff;
}

.message-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.message-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.message-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* --- 19. UNIQUE FULL-WIDTH BACKGROUND HERO SECTIONS (MODI & NIRMALA SITHARAMAN) --- */
.modi-fullwidth-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 580px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 50%, rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.22) 0%, rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.06) 45%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #040916 0%, #0a1b38 45%, #020512 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 3px solid #f8a971;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #f8a971;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3D POP COMIC CHARACTER CUTOUT OF PM MODI WITH EXACT BLACK OUTLINE & 3D GLOW */
.modi-comic-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  right: 1%;
  height: 116%;
  max-height: 700px;
  object-fit: contain;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Hardware GPU Layer Promotion */
  will-change: transform;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(1deg) translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  /* EXACT 3D COMIC BLACK OUTLINE + 3D OFFSET SHADOW + #f8a971 AURA */
  filter:
    drop-shadow(2px 2px 0 #000000) drop-shadow(-2px -2px 0 #000000) drop-shadow(2px -2px 0 #000000) drop-shadow(-2px 2px 0 #000000) drop-shadow(8px 12px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.75));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.modi-fullwidth-hero:hover .modi-comic-hero-img {
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) scale(1.04) translateY(-8px) translateZ(0);
}


.comic-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.18);
  color: #f8a971;
  border: 1px solid #f8a971;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35);

}

.comic-speech-bubble {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(15, 25, 42, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid #f8a971;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 2.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35), 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* Comic Speech Bubble Pointer (Tail) pointing towards PM Modi on the Right */
.comic-speech-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42%;
  right: -18px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 14px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
  border-left: 18px solid #f8a971;
}

.comic-speech-bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42%;
  right: -14px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 11px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 11px solid transparent;
  border-left: 15px solid rgba(15, 25, 42, 0.98);
  z-index: 1;
}

.speech-speaker-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #f8a971;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.speaker-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ef4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ef4444;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.comic-btn-pop {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #ff4d4d;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.comic-btn-pop:hover {
  transform: translate(-3px, -3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}




.nirmala-fullwidth-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 540px;
  background: url('images/seetaramam.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 3px solid #38bdf8;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #38bdf8;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-fullwidth-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.spotlight-fullwidth-container.align-right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.spotlight-fullwidth-container.align-left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.spotlight-glass-card-unique {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  color: white;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.spotlight-glass-card-unique:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.spotlight-glass-card-unique.modi-theme {
  background: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.86);
  border-color: rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 40px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.2);
}

.spotlight-glass-card-unique.nirmala-theme {
  background: rgba(4, 27, 24, 0.92);
  border: 2px solid #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}

/* COMIC SPEECH BUBBLE TAIL POINTING TOWARDS FM NIRMALA SITHARAMAN'S EXTENDED HAND ON THE LEFT */
.nirmala-speech-bubble::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -28px;
  top: 60px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 16px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 16px solid transparent;
  border-right: 28px solid #38bdf8;
  z-index: 10;
}

.nirmala-speech-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -23px;
  top: 62px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 14px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
  border-right: 24px solid rgba(4, 27, 24, 0.98);
  z-index: 11;
}

.nirmala-meta-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

.nirmala-small-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.nirmala-speech-box {
  background: rgba(11, 45, 42, 0.85);
  border-left: 5px solid #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.nirmala-big-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.spotlight-quote-luxury {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-solid);
  padding: 1.85rem 2.35rem;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.25rem 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.spotlight-quote-luxury.modi-border {
  border-left-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.spotlight-quote-luxury.nirmala-border {
  border-left-color: #38bdf8;
}

.spotlight-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #f8fafc;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-youtube-watch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #ff0000;
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
  width: fit-content;
}

.btn-youtube-watch:hover {
  background: #cc0000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: white;
}

/* --- 20. UNIQUE ZIGZAG & CIRCULAR ORBIT INSTITUTIONAL ECOSYSTEM --- */
.eco-zigzag-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b18 0%, #081a36 50%, #020812 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
}

.eco-orbit-hub {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.orbit-center-ring {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.95) 75%);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.45), inset 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.orbit-wheel-spin {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: orbitSpin 30s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--gold-solid));
}

@keyframes orbitSpin {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.orbit-pulse-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.8) 50%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ZIGZAG ROW LAYOUT */
.eco-zigzag-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.eco-zigzag-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.eco-zigzag-row.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
}

.eco-circle-logo-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 270px;
  height: 270px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.88);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.eco-circle-logo-box:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 65px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.65);
}

.eco-circle-logo-box.cyan-theme:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 65px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65);
}

.wheel-emblem-3d-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.9);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.wheel-emblem-3d-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 50px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.55);
}

.emblem-logo-main-img {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.wheel-emblem-3d-box:hover .emblem-logo-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.7);
}

.eco-circle-logo-box.cyan-theme:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 65px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65);
}

.eco-zigzag-glass-card {
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.25rem 3.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.eco-zigzag-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.eco-zigzag-glass-card.cyan-theme {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  background: rgba(3, 26, 24, 0.84);
}

/* --- 21. KEC 2026 UNIQUE ZIGZAG EDITORIAL SHOWCASE (WHITE BACKGROUND WITH IMAGES) --- */
.kec2026-zigzag-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  position: relative;
}

.kec2026-zigzag-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.kec2026-zigzag-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.kec2026-zigzag-row.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
}

.kec2026-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.15);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  height: 380px;
}

.kec2026-img-frame.cyan-border {
  border-color: #0284c7;
}

.kec2026-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.kec2026-img-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.kec2026-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
}

.kec2026-q-pill {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-solid);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.kec2026-q-pill:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.kec2026-q-pill.cyan {
  border-left-color: #0284c7;
}

.kec2026-q-pill.purple {
  border-left-color: #8b5cf6;
}

.kec2026-q-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.kec2026-q-num.cyan {
  color: #0284c7;
}

.kec2026-q-num.purple {
  color: #8b5cf6;
}

.kec2026-q-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- 23. EMINENT SPEAKERS 3D ANIMATION STYLING (CLEAN WHITE BACKGROUND) --- */
.speakers-3d-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
}

.speaker-search-3d-input {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.speaker-search-3d-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.speakers-grid-layout-3d {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.speaker-card-3d {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
}

.speaker-card-3d:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(6deg) translateZ(25px) translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.18), 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-photo-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.speaker-card-3d:hover .speaker-photo-box img {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateZ(30px);
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-edition-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--gold-solid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.4);
  transform: translateZ(40px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-info-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-name-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin: 0;
}

.speaker-card-3d .speaker-role-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ieg-blue);
}

/* --- 24. SINGLE-VIEWPORT EDITORIAL KEYNOTE SHOWCASE CARD (SCREENSHOT EXACT DESIGN) --- */
.keynote-editorial-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.keynote-editorial-card {
  width: 96%;
  max-width: 1450px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 70px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.75rem 3.5rem;
}

.keynote-tricolor-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933 0%, #ffffff 50%, #138808 100%);
}

.keynote-watermark-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.06);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.keynote-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.keynote-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.15);
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.keynote-main-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.keynote-sub-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.keynote-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* 3 Numbered Option Pills matching exact screenshot */
.keynote-options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.keynote-option-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.keynote-option-item.active {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.5);
  border: 2px solid #d97706;
}

.keynote-option-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.06);
}

.keynote-num-badge {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d97706;
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.keynote-num-badge.teal {
  background: #10b981;
}

.keynote-num-badge.emerald {
  background: #059669;
}

.keynote-option-title {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* Right Media Card */
.keynote-media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.15);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  height: 360px;
}

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

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

/* --- 25. CONCLAVE RESEARCH PAPERS & SPEAKER PUBLICATIONS POSTS --- */
.research-papers-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-solid);
}

.papers-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.paper-post-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.paper-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-solid);
}

.paper-post-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.paper-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.paper-author-box img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-solid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.paper-author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.paper-author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.paper-cat-badge {
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.15);
}

.paper-cat-badge.cyan {
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
  color: #0284c7;
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.paper-cat-badge.gold {
  background: rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.15);
  color: #b45309;
  border-color: rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.3);
}

.paper-cat-badge.purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
  color: #7c3aed;
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

.paper-post-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.paper-post-card:hover .paper-post-title {
  color: #b45309;
}

.paper-post-abstract {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.paper-tags-flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.paper-tag {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.paper-tag.cyan {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.paper-tag.gold {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}

.paper-tag.purple {
  background: #f3e8ff;
  color: #6b21a8;
}

.paper-post-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.paper-meta-info {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
}

.btn-paper-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-paper-read:hover {
  background: #b45309;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: white;
}

.btn-paper-read.cyan:hover {
  background: #0284c7;
}

.btn-paper-read.gold:hover {
  background: #d97706;
}

.btn-paper-read.purple:hover {
  background: #7c3aed;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .papers-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .about-kec-grid,
  .editions-top-grid,
  .editions-bottom-grid,
  .leadership-grid,
  .dedicated-eco-grid,
  .heritage-kautilya-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-carousel-section {
    height: 78vh;
  }

  .mini-chapters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .countdown-grid {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .countdown-unit {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    min-width: 75px;
  }

  .countdown-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* --- LUXURY SITE PRELOADER WITH SPLIT CURTAIN REVEAL --- */
.kec-preloader-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

/* CURTAIN PANELS FOR SPLIT REVEAL FROM CENTER TO LEFT & RIGHT */
.curtain-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50.5%;
  background: #030812;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.curtain-left {
  left: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.curtain-right {
  right: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.3);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* WHEN SPLITTING / HIDING: Left panel moves LEFT (-100%), Right panel moves RIGHT (100%) */
.kec-preloader-overlay.split-open .curtain-left {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
}

.kec-preloader-overlay.split-open .curtain-right {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.kec-preloader-overlay.split-open .preloader-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.kec-preloader-overlay.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.loader-stage {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.92);
  width: 100%;
}

.loader-stage.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* KEC OFFICIAL CIRCULAR SEAL IMAGE ANIMATION */
.kec-chakra-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto;
}

.kec-seal-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: chakraSpin 15s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.chakra-glow-ring {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes chakraSpin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.loader-spinner-bar {
  width: 220px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f8a971 0%, var(--gold-solid) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: loaderProgress 1.8s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes loaderProgress {
  0% {
    width: 0%;
  }

  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* FULL-WIDTH KEC BANNER STRIP STAGE */
.kec-banner-strip {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  padding: 2.25rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 25, 46, 0.95) 20%, rgba(10, 25, 46, 0.95) 80%, transparent 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid #f8a971;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f8a971;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35);
}

.blinking-kec-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.9), 0 0 60px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.6);
  animation: titleBlinkGlow 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.blinking-kec-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  color: #f8a971;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.7);
  animation: subtitleBlinkGlow 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes titleBlinkGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.3);
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.95), 0 0 90px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.85);
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
}

@keyframes subtitleBlinkGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blinking-kec-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
  }

  .blinking-kec-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
  }

  .kec-chakra-wrapper {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }
}

/* --- 20. ORBITAL CHAKRA 10 PILLARS SECTION --- */
.orbital-chakra-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #08172c 0%, #030a17 60%, #01040a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Starlight Background Particles */
.starlight-bg-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20px 30px, rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 150px 120px, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 300px 450px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 600px 200px, rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 800px 500px, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(3px 3px at 1100px 150px, rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.9), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 1300px 400px, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 800px 600px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: starlightTwinkle 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes starlightTwinkle {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.99);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scale(1.01);
  }
}

.orbital-wheel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 1050px;
  height: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Energy Radial Spokes SVG Layer */
.energy-spokes-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: spokesPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes spokesPulse {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

/* Center Emblem - LARGE & CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING CHAKRA */
.orbital-center-emblem {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.orbital-center-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: centerChakraSpin 22s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes centerChakraSpin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.orbital-center-aura {
  display: none;
}

/* Orbit Rings */
.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-ring-outer {
  width: 860px;
  height: 860px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.12);
}

.orbit-ring-mid {
  width: 710px;
  height: 710px;
  border: 1.5px dotted rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
}

.orbit-ring-inner {
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(207, 161, 83, 0.35);
}

/* Revolving Nodes Wrapper */
.orbital-nodes-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  animation: orbitRotate 40s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 5;
}

.orbital-wheel-container:hover .orbital-nodes-wrapper {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes orbitRotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Individual Node - LARGE 160px CIRCULAR VECTOR BADGES */
.orbital-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  margin-top: -80px;
  margin-left: -80px;
  transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translate(430px) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--angle)));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}

.node-content {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 28, 52, 0.97), rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.99));
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 0 20px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.2);
  animation: counterRotate 40s linear infinite;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.orbital-wheel-container:hover .node-content {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes counterRotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(-360deg);
  }
}

.node-icon-svg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.node-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 135px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* INDIVIDUAL COLOR GLOW ACCENTS ON HOVER FOR 10 PILLARS */
.node-content:hover {
  transform: scale(1.22);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 42, 75, 0.98), rgba(9, 21, 42, 1));
}

.node-content.pillar-1:hover {
  border-color: #f8a971;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(248, 169, 113, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-2:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-3:hover {
  border-color: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-4:hover {
  border-color: #c084fc;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-5:hover {
  border-color: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-6:hover {
  border-color: #f43f5e;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-7:hover {
  border-color: #60a5fa;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-8:hover {
  border-color: #34d399;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-9:hover {
  border-color: #f97316;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5);
}

.node-content.pillar-10:hover {
  border-color: #eab308;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
}

.node-content:hover .node-icon-svg {
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .orbital-wheel-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .energy-spokes-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .orbital-nodes-wrapper {
    animation: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(116px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    justify-items: center;
  }

  .orbital-node {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: 116px;
    height: 116px;
    margin: 0;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .node-content {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .orbit-ring {
    display: none;
  }
}