/* =========================================================
   KAMDHENU SKILLS — GLOBAL STYLESHEET
   Pure static CSS — no build process required
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── CSS VARIABLES ──────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --deep-blue: #0A0F2C;
  --royal-blue: #1E3A8A;
  --electric-blue: #3B82F6;
  --purple: #7C3AED;
  --magenta: #EC4899;
  --orange: #F97316;
  --text-main: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --glass-bg: rgba(15,23,42,0.45);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(30,58,138,0.22);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans','Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter',sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
}

/* ── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--deep-blue);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; outline: none; background: transparent; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── LAYOUT HELPERS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.gap-8 { gap: 8px; }
.gap-16 { gap: 16px; }
.gap-24 { gap: 24px; }
.gap-32 { gap: 32px; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mt-64 { margin-top: 64px; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.section-padding { padding: 120px 0; }
.section-padding-sm { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.125rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── AURORA BACKGROUND ──────────────────────────────────── */
.bg-aurora {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.aurora-blob {
  position: absolute; filter: blur(80px); opacity: 0.4; border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float-blob 15s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.blob-1 { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--electric-blue), transparent); width: 600px; height: 600px; top: -10%; left: -10%; }
.blob-2 { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--purple), transparent); width: 500px; height: 500px; bottom: 20%; right: -5%; animation-delay: -5s; }
.blob-3 { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--magenta), transparent); width: 400px; height: 400px; top: 40%; left: 30%; animation-delay: -10s; }
@keyframes float-blob { 0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 100% { transform: translate(50px,100px) scale(1.2); } }

.grid-bg {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

/* ── GLASS UTILITY ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.glass {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ── TEXT GRADIENTS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--electric-blue), var(--magenta));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; display: inline-block;
}
.text-gradient-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--electric-blue), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.text-gradient-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--orange), var(--magenta));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 700px; }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--orange); color: white; padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(249,115,22,0.4); color: white; }
.btn-primary:hover::after { animation: shimmer 0.6s ease; }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { left: -100%; } 100% { left: 200%; } }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-main); padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--text-main); }

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--electric-blue); color: white; padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 8px; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-blue:hover { background: #2563eb; transform: translateY(-2px); color: white; }

/* ── EYEBROW LABELS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-eyebrow, .section-eyebrow-dark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px; color: #93c5fd; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.35rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

/* ── REVEAL ANIMATION ───────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1), transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
}
.reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ── NAVBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .navbar {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1000;
    background: #0b0b0f;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    }
    .navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    }
    .nav-container {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 4px; height: 68px; padding: 0 32px; max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .logo {
    font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-main); flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .logo-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--electric-blue), var(--purple));
    border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    /* ─ Nav list ─ */
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; height: 68px; }
    .nav-links > li { display: flex; align-items: center; }
    .nav-links > li > a {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(203,213,225,0.82);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative; padding: 0 10px; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: #fff; }
    .nav-links > li > a.active { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: var(--electric-blue); }
    /* Caret on dropdown triggers */
    .nav-dropdown > a::after {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 0; height: 0; margin-left: 5px; vertical-align: middle;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent; border-right: 4px solid transparent;
    border-top: 4.5px solid rgba(203,213,225,0.5);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-top-color 0.2s ease;
    }
    .nav-dropdown:hover > a::after,
    .nav-dropdown.is-open > a::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg); border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    }
    /* ─ Standard Dropdown ─ */
    .nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
    .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 2px); left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    min-width: 244px;
    background: #0c1018; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 8px 6px; margin-top: 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 300;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.06);
    }
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
    .nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .nav-dropdown-menu a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    padding: 8.5px 13px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
    font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.13); color: #fff; padding-left: 17px; }
    /* Right-aligned dropdown */
    .nav-dropdown-menu--right { left: auto; right: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu--right,
    .nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu--right { transform: translateY(0); }
    /* Divider */
    .menu-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); margin: 5px 7px; }
    /* ─ MEGA MENU ─ */
    .nav-mega-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 2px); left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; min-width: 640px;
    background: #0c1018; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px 14px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
    z-index: 300;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.78), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.07);
    }
    .nav-mega-menu--md { min-width: 520px; }
    .nav-dropdown.nav-mega:hover .nav-mega-menu,
    .nav-dropdown.nav-mega.is-open .nav-mega-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .mega-col { padding: 4px 12px; }
    .mega-col + .mega-col { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .mega-col-title {
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--electric-blue);
    padding: 0 13px 10px; margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
    }
    .mega-col a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.81rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
    font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mega-col a:hover { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.13); color: #fff; }
    .mega-view-all {
    color: var(--electric-blue) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .mega-view-all:hover { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15) !important; color: #93c5fd !important; }
    /* ─ Nav Actions ─ */
    .nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .btn-register {
    background: var(--orange); color: #fff; padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .btn-register:hover {
    background: #e06300; transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(249,115,22,0.4); color: #fff;
    }
    /* ─ Hamburger ─ */
    .hamburger {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    align-items: center; gap: 5px; width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 9px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transition: background 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .hamburger span {
    display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.28s ease;
    }
    .hamburger:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
    /* ─ Push content below fixed navbar ─ */
    body { padding-top: 68px; }
    /* ── MOBILE MENU ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .ks-mobile-menu {
    display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: #0b0b0f; z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .ks-mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; display: flex; }
    .ks-mob-inner {
    min-height: 100%; width: 100%; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 78px 28px 48px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    }
    .ks-mob-close {
    position: fixed; top: 18px; right: 18px; background: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 10px; color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1001;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .ks-mob-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .ks-mob-section { margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .ks-mob-section-title {
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); padding: 18px 0 7px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .ks-mob-section:first-child .ks-mob-section-title { border-top: none; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
    .ks-mob-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .ks-mob-links a {
    display: block; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    transition: all 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .ks-mob-links a:hover, .ks-mob-links a.active { color: #fff; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); }
    .ks-mob-links a.main-link { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
    .ks-mob-links a.main-link.active { color: #60a5fa; }
    .ks-mob-actions {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 24px; margin-top: auto; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .ks-mob-actions a { text-align: center; }
    /* ── FLOATING HELP BUTTON ────────────────────────────────── */
    .mih-fab {
    position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 990;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed);
    color: #fff; padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.48);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
    user-select: none; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .mih-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37,99,235,0.55); }
    .mih-fab-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .mih-fab-text { white-space: nowrap; }
    /* ── MAY I HELP YOU POPUP ────────────────────────────────── */
    .mih-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1100;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 0 28px 112px 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mih-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
    .mih-modal {
    background: #111827; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 26px; width: 380px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    }
    .mih-overlay.open .mih-modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    .mih-modal-header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .mih-modal-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .mih-modal-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1; }
    .mih-modal-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    .mih-modal-title p { font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .mih-close {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; background: transparent;
    }
    .mih-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
    .mih-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .mih-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .mih-form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
    .mih-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.73rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .mih-form-group input,
    .mih-form-group select,
    .mih-form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 9px; padding: 10px 12px; color: #fff; font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body); outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease; width: 100%;
    }
    .mih-form-group input::placeholder,
    .mih-form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
    .mih-form-group select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
    .mih-form-group select option { background: #111827; color: #fff; }
    .mih-form-group input:focus,
    .mih-form-group select:focus,
    .mih-form-group textarea:focus { border-color: #3b82f6; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.07); }
    .mih-form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 70px; }
    .mih-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
    color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer; border: none; width: 100%; margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .mih-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.38); }
    .mih-thankyou { text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
    .mih-ty-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .mih-thankyou h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .mih-thankyou p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.875rem; }
    /* ── RESPONSIVE — navbar breakpoints ──────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .nav-container { padding: 0 20px; }
    .nav-links > li > a { padding: 0 8px; font-size: 0.79rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-links > li > a { padding: 0 6px; font-size: 0.76rem; }
    }
    
/* ── PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; padding: 160px 0 100px; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(30,58,138,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%); z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: var(--electric-blue); transition: var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: #93c5fd; }
.breadcrumb-nav span { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ── HERO SECTION ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 80px; overflow: hidden; }
#hero-canvas { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-content { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px; color: #93c5fd; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.35rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem,7vw,5.5rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out forwards; }
.hero p.lead { font-size: clamp(1.125rem,2vw,1.5rem); color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 48px; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 0.2s forwards; opacity: 0; }
.hero-cards-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 56px; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 0.4s forwards; opacity: 0; }
.hero-card {
  padding: 32px 24px; text-align: left; position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.hero-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); background: rgba(30,58,138,0.22); }
.hero-card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--electric-blue); transition: transform 0.3s ease; font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-card:hover .hero-card-icon { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.hero-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 64px; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 0.6s forwards; opacity: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding: 32px 0; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 0.8s forwards; opacity: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item h4 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 4px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#fff,#94A3B8); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.stat-item p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.partners-strip { margin-top: 48px; text-align: center; animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 1s forwards; opacity: 0; }
.partners-strip p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.partner-logos { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; opacity: 0.6; }
.partner-logos span { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); }
@keyframes slideUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ── TIMELINE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.timeline-section { position: relative; }
.timeline-container { position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 0; }
.timeline-line { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--glass-border); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.timeline-node { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 60px; position: relative; width: 100%; }
.timeline-node:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-node-content { width: calc(50% - 40px); text-align: right; padding: 24px; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: var(--transition); }
.timeline-node:nth-child(even) .timeline-node-content { margin-left: auto; text-align: left; }
.timeline-node-content:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--electric-blue); }
.timeline-icon-wrap { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--deep-blue); border: 2px solid var(--electric-blue); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.4); }
.timeline-node-content h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--electric-blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-node-content p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ── SPLIT LAYOUT ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.split-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.feature-list { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; list-style: none; }
.dashboard-mockup { padding: 32px; position: relative; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.mockup-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.mockup-metric { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mockup-metric-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mockup-metric-bar { height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden; }
.mockup-metric-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 99px; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--electric-blue), var(--purple)); }
.mockup-metric-value { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--electric-blue); text-align: right; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px; transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1); color: #10B981; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── COURSES GRID ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.course-card { padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(59,130,246,0.1); }
.course-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-icon { font-size: 2.25rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 9999px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.course-tag--trending { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15); color: #fb923c; }
.course-tag--new { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: #34d399; }
.course-tag--premium { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.15); color: #a78bfa; }
.course-tag--core { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); color: #93c5fd; }
.course-tag--hot { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15); color: #f87171; }
.course-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.course-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.course-meta { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.course-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.course-meta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--electric-blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
.course-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease; }
.course-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); transform: translateY(-2px); color: white; }
.opt-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease; background: var(--electric-blue); }
.opt-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); transform: translateY(-2px); color: white; }
.opt-btn--small { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* ── STATS GRID ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 32px; }
.stat-box { text-align: center; padding: 40px 24px; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.stat-box:hover { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-box .number { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading); background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--electric-blue), var(--magenta)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-box .label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.stat-box .plus { font-size: 2rem; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.testimonial-card { padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.testimonial-card .stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 3px; }
.testimonial-card .quote { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; flex: 1; position: relative; padding-left: 8px; }
.testimonial-card .quote::before { content: '\201C'; font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); position: absolute; top: -18px; left: -8px; font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1; }
.student-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding-top: 18px; }
.avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--electric-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: white; flex-shrink: 0; }
.student-details h4 { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.student-details p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.placed-at { color: #10b981; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── COMPANIES MARQUEE ──────────────────────────────────── */
.companies-section { padding: 60px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.carousel-track { display: flex; gap: 32px; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.carousel-track.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; }
.carousel-item { background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 50px; padding: 12px 32px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition); }
.carousel-item:hover { color: var(--text-main); border-color: var(--electric-blue); }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.faq-btn { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 22px 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; color: var(--text-main); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-body); transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.faq-icon { transition: transform 0.3s ease; color: var(--electric-blue); }
.faq-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-item.active .faq-content { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 24px 24px; }
.faq-item.active .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item.active .faq-btn { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: #050818; border-top: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); padding: 80px 0 32px; position: relative; z-index: 10; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.footer-brand .logo { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 280px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text-main); }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--electric-blue); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--electric-blue); border-color: var(--electric-blue); color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--electric-blue); }

/* ── FORMS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-main); }
.form-control { width: 100%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--text-main); font-family: var(--font-body); transition: all 0.25s ease; outline: none; }
.form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(148,163,184,0.6); }
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--electric-blue); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.06); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.12); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
select.form-control { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }

/* ── PORTAL CARDS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.portal-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.portal-card { background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px 32px; transition: all 0.35s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.portal-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.portal-card h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.portal-card p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.portal-card-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.portal-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: white; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease; margin-top: auto; }
.portal-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); transform: translateY(-2px); color: white; }

/* ── STUDENT OPTIONS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.student-options-section { padding: 120px 0; }
.student-options-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 56px; }
.opt-card { padding: 40px 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); transition: all 0.35s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.opt-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.opt-card--blue:hover { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.4); }
.opt-card--orange:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
.opt-card--purple:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4); }
.opt-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1); color: #93c5fd; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; width: fit-content; }
.opt-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.opt-card h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.opt-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.opt-feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 0; }
.opt-feature-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; list-style: none; }
.opt-feature-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: #10b981; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* ── WHY KAMDHENU ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.why-card { padding: 32px; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.why-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--why-accent, linear-gradient(90deg,var(--electric-blue),var(--purple))); border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.why-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--why-icon-bg, rgba(59,130,246,0.12)); border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── AI COUNSELLOR SECTION ──────────────────────────────── */
.ai-counsellor-section { padding: 120px 0; }
.ai-chat-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.ai-chat-mockup { background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.ai-chat-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 20px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.ai-chat-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--electric-blue),var(--purple)); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ai-chat-status strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: white; }
.ai-chat-status span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #10b981; }
.ai-chat-body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; min-height: 280px; }
.ai-chat-input { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.ai-chat-input-field { flex: 1; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.ai-chat-send { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--electric-blue); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; }
.ai-feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; list-style: none; }
.ai-feature-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.ai-feature-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── PLACEMENT PROCESS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.placement-process-section { padding: 120px 0; }
.placement-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 56px; }
.placement-step { text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.placement-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
.placement-step-num { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.placement-step h4 { font-size: 1.0625rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.placement-step p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── GALLERY PREVIEW ────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-preview-section { padding: 120px 0; }
.gallery-preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; }
.gp-item { aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--gp-grad, linear-gradient(135deg,#1e3a8a,#7c3aed)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.gp-item:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gp-item-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 2rem; z-index: 1; }
.gp-item-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-align: center; }
.gp-item-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: white; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease; }
.gp-item:hover .gp-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gp-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* ── NEWS SECTION ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-section { padding: 120px 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 56px; }
.news-card { background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.news-card-image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: var(--news-grad, linear-gradient(135deg,#1e3a8a,#7c3aed)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 3rem; position: relative; }
.news-card-category { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.85); color: white; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.news-card-body { padding: 28px; }
.news-card-date { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.news-card h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.45; }
.news-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.news-card-link { color: var(--electric-blue); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); }
.news-card-link:hover { color: #93c5fd; }

/* ── CTA SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section { padding: 120px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,rgba(30,58,138,0.6) 0%,rgba(10,15,44,0.8) 70%); z-index: 0; }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-content h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cta-content p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── AI CHAT BUBBLES ────────────────────────────────────── */
.chat-bubble { padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 16px; font-size: 0.875rem; max-width: 85%; line-height: 1.5; }
.chat-bubble.bot { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); align-self: flex-start; border-radius: 4px 16px 16px 16px; }
.chat-bubble.user { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.2); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.25); align-self: flex-end; border-radius: 16px 4px 16px 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* ── MISC SHARED COMPONENTS ─────────────────────────────── */
.info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.info-card { padding: 32px; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative; }
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
.step-num { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--electric-blue),var(--purple)); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.tab-container { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.tab-btn { padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 9999px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); color: var(--text-muted); background: transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.tab-btn.active, .tab-btn:hover { background: var(--electric-blue); color: white; border-color: var(--electric-blue); }
.highlight-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(59,130,246,0.1),rgba(124,58,237,0.1)); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px; }
.icon-box { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.two-col-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.three-col-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.four-col-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* ── VERIFICATION ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.verify-box { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 48px; text-align: center; }
.verify-icon { font-size: 4rem; margin-bottom: 24px; display: block; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1279px) {
  .placement-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .portal-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .student-options-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ai-chat-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placement-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .two-col-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .four-col-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .three-col-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 80px 0; }
  .page-hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; }
  .courses-grid, .why-grid, .student-options-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-cards-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline-node { flex-direction: column; }
  .timeline-node-content { width: 100%; text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
  .timeline-node:nth-child(even) .timeline-node-content { margin-left: 0; }
  .timeline-line, .timeline-icon-wrap { display: none; }
  .portal-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placement-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .three-col-grid, .four-col-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placement-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ── ACCESSIBILITY & PRINT ──────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--electric-blue); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal, .reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .aurora-blob { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost, .btn-outline, button[type="submit"] { min-height: 48px; min-width: 120px; }
  .faq-btn { min-height: 48px; }
}
@media print {
  .bg-aurora, .grid-bg, .aurora-blob, .navbar, .footer, .ks-mobile-menu, .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { display: none !important; }
  body { background: white; color: black; }
  a { color: black; }
}

/* ── Phase 04 Image Styles ── */
.ks-img-hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0 48px;
  display: block;
}
.ks-img-section {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  display: block;
}
.ks-img-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.ks-img-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.ks-img-gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ks-img-hero { height: 240px; }
  .ks-img-section { height: 200px; }
  .ks-img-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ks-img-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Map placeholder replacement */
.map-placeholder {
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519389950473-47ba0277781c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  height: 300px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.map-placeholder::after {
  content: '📍 Kamdhenu Skills, India';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}