:root {
  /* Royal Heritage & Academic Theme */
  --primary-navy: #0e2038;
  --secondary-navy: #173359;
  --deep-navy: #081220;
  --accent-gold: #cba135;
  --accent-gold-light: #e5be59;
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.25);
  --emerald: #1b7a54;
  --ruby: #a62b2b;
  --text-primary: #1e293b;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --bg-main: #f8fafc;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #f1f5f9;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-gold: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.4);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.18);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --font-heading: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .serif-font {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

a {
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Cultural Top Border Motif */
.heritage-top-border {
  height: 8px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    #cba135,
    #cba135 15px,
    #0e2038 15px,
    #0e2038 30px,
    #a62b2b 30px,
    #a62b2b 45px
  );
  width: 100%;
}

/* Announcement Marquee Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.2);
}

.announcement-bar .badge-live {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: white;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-right: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Main Navigation */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}

.nav-title-group h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-title-group p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.06);
}

/* Nav Dropdown for Travel & Tourism */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-trigger {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 2px);
  left: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 6px 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Hover bridge: ensures moving mouse between trigger and menu never flickers or closes */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Open on both hover and JS .open class */
.nav-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.06) !important;
  color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Nav Badge Link */
.nav-badge-link {
  color: #b45309 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.nav-badge-link:hover {
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Nav Admin Link */
.nav-admin-link {
  color: #0284c7 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Nav CTA */
.btn-nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light)) !important;
  color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  padding: 7px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-gold-glow);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091729 0%, #112845 60%, #1a385f 100%);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 80px 24px 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.15), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(27, 122, 84, 0.15), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-acronym {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  display: inline-block;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed var(--accent-gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-motto-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-motto-sanskrit {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-motto-meaning {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-meta-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-meta-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.hero-meta-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-meta-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-gold-glow);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--accent-gold-glow);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero Right Column: College Heritage Showcase & Countdown */
.hero-visual-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.hero-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.9);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-img-footer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 18, 32, 0.95), rgba(8, 18, 32, 0.6) 70%, transparent);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 18px 12px 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Countdown Timer */
.countdown-box {
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.75);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
}

.countdown-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.countdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.countdown-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 7px 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.2);
}

.countdown-number {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
}

/* Hero Interactive Milestones Table with Smooth Transitions */
.hero-table-wrapper {
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-conference-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hero-conference-table thead {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 32, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.35);
}

.hero-conference-table th {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-table-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.hero-table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.hero-table-row:hover {
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.14);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-table-row:hover .ht-icon {
  transform: scale(1.22);
}

.hero-table-row td {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.hero-table-row td:first-child {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ht-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ht-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ht-meta strong {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ht-meta span {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ht-date {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ht-date.gold-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.highlight-event {
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.25);
}

/* Status Badges in Table */
.ht-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ht-badge-warning {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.ht-badge-primary {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  color: #38bdf8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.ht-badge-info {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  color: #c084fc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.ht-badge-success {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
  color: #34d399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

.ht-badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* General Layout Containers */
.section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
}

.section-bg-light {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
}

.section-bg-subtle {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.section-bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-bg-dark .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-bg-dark .section-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* About Grid */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.telecom-notice-box {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid #dc2626;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.telecom-notice-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.telecom-notice-box h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #991b1b;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.telecom-notice-box p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #7f1d1d;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--secondary-navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.about-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(23, 51, 89, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Deadlines Milestone Tracker */
.deadlines-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.deadline-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.deadline-date {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.deadline-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.deadline-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(27, 122, 84, 0.1);
  color: var(--emerald);
}

/* Scientific Themes Grid & Search */
.themes-search-bar {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.themes-search-bar input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.themes-search-bar input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

.search-icon-pos {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.themes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.theme-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.theme-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.12);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Memorial Lectures Section */
.lectures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.lecture-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lecture-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.lecture-badge {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lecture-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lecture-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Registration Fee Matrix */
.reg-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.fee-table-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.fee-table th {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.fee-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.fee-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.02);
}

.fee-price {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.fee-note-box {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Payment Details Box */
.payment-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 28px;
}

.payment-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.bank-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.bank-detail-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.bank-detail-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-copy {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-copy:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: white;
}

.qr-section-wrapper {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.qr-preview-img {
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: white;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.qr-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.qr-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Travel & Location Section */
.travel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.travel-route-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.travel-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.travel-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.travel-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.travel-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hotel-advisory-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hotel-advisory-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.climate-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(23, 51, 89, 0.06), rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.08));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.climate-temp {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Tourism Showcase */
.tourism-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.tourism-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tour-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tour-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.tour-distance-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tour-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tour-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Committee Tabs */
.committee-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.committee-content {
  display: none;
}

.committee-content.active {
  display: block;
}

.committee-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.member-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.member-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.member-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Contact Details */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-card .contact-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-card p,
.contact-card a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 60px 24px 30px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Modals for Abstract Submission & Registration */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 18, 32, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-header {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.btn-close-modal {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

/* 3-Step Delegate Portal Stepper Styles */
.portal-stepper {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.portal-step-pill {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 130px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.portal-step-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.portal-step-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #f8fafc;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.15);
}

.portal-step-pill.completed {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--emerald);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
}

.portal-step-pill .step-num {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.portal-step-pill.active .step-num {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-gated-lock {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: #dc2626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.badge-gated-unlocked {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #059669;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.portal-step-view {
  display: none;
}

.portal-step-view.active {
  display: block;
}

.photo-upload-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.05);
  border: 1px dashed var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.photo-preview-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.login-shortcut-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071326 0%, #0f2747 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 32, 56, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.login-shortcut-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #facc15, #b45309);
}

.shortcut-text-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

.shortcut-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.2);
  color: #fde047;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.4);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.shortcut-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.shortcut-desc {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.btn-shortcut-login {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #eab308 50%, #ca8a04 100%);
  color: #07101e !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-shortcut-login:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.65);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef08a 0%, #facc15 100%);
}

.btn-shortcut-login .arrow-anim {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-shortcut-login:hover .arrow-anim {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


.gated-alert-box {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #92400e;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.author-verified-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}


/* Toast notifications */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Leadership Photo Cards (Brochure Page 6) */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.leader-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.leader-photo-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 95px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.leader-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.leader-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.leader-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.15);
  color: #8b6b1b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.3);
}

.leader-card.chief-patron .leader-role-badge {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: white;
  border-color: #b91c1c;
}

.leader-card.patron .leader-role-badge {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.leader-card.convener .leader-role-badge {
  background: #059669;
  color: white;
  border-color: #047857;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.leader-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* College Life Gallery (Brochure Page 2) */
.college-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.college-gallery-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.college-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.college-gallery-caption {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Tourism 9 Cards with Photos (Brochure Page 10) */
.tour-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) - 2px) calc(var(--radius-md) - 2px) 0 0;
  display: block;
}

.tour-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px;
}

.tour-card.has-photo {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Call for Papers Box with QR (Brochure Page 4) */
.call-for-papers-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 26px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.call-papers-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.call-papers-qr {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.call-papers-qr img {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.call-papers-qr span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Route Map Display (Brochure Page 9) */
.route-map-container {
  margin-top: 25px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.route-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.route-map-caption {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Payment QR in Bank Details (Brochure Page 6) */
.payment-qr-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(203, 161, 53, 0.08);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.payment-qr-img {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: white;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .about-grid,
  .lectures-grid,
  .tourism-cards-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .college-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .reg-container,
  .travel-grid,
  .call-for-papers-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .hero-meta-grid,
  .deadlines-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .lectures-grid,
  .tourism-cards-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .college-gallery-grid,
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}