/* ============================================================
   SHIKSHA ACADEMY JODHPUR — GLOBAL ENGINE  ·  v2 "BALLON D'OR"
   style.css · Handcrafted physics, glass, aurora, image-system
   Apple × Google grade · Vanilla · Zero dependencies
   ============================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & RESETS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Hero fallback image — shows instantly, video fades over it once loaded */
.hero-video-wrap{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
.hero-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 45%}
[data-hero-video]{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s ease}
[data-hero-video].loaded{opacity:1}

:root{
  /* Surfaces */
  --ivory:#F7F4EC;
  --ivory-deep:#F0ECE0;
  --white:#ffffff;

  /* Royal Blue scale */
  --royal-950:#0c0f3a;
  --royal-900:#1A1F71;
  --royal-700:#262d85;
  --royal-500:#3d48a3;
  --royal-300:#7d86c9;
  --royal-100:#d6daf3;
  --royal-50:#eef0fb;

  /* Gold scale */
  --gold-200:#FFF0BE;
  --gold-300:#FCD86E;
  --gold-400:#F8C73E;
  --gold-500:#F5B82E;
  --gold-600:#D89A0F;
  --gold-deep:#c9a24b;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-soft:0 10px 40px -12px rgba(26,31,113,.15);
  --shadow-lift:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(26,31,113,.28);
  --shadow-gold:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(245,184,46,.55);
  --shadow-deep:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(12,15,58,.5);

  /* Motion */
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-soft:cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --ease-spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);

  /* Layout */
  --nav-h:88px;
  --shell:1200px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:var(--nav-h);-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--gold-500) var(--ivory)}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--royal-950);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none}
ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}

.font-serif,h1,h2,h3,.section-title{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif}
.font-grotesk,.counter,.ledger-num,.readout-value,.join-num{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif}
[data-hindi]{font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif}

/* Webkit scrollbar — Royal → Gold */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:11px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--ivory)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background:linear-gradient(var(--royal-900),var(--gold-500));
  border-radius:10px;border:2px solid var(--ivory);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:linear-gradient(var(--royal-700),var(--gold-600))}
::selection{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--royal-950)}

/* Shared container */
.section-shell{max-width:var(--shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;width:100%}
@media(min-width:1024px){.section-shell{padding:0 40px}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   2. GLOBAL CURSOR SPOTLIGHT (desktop only, follows pointer)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:60;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,184,46,.14),transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease);will-change:transform;
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}
.cursor-glow.live{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:1024px),(pointer:coarse){.cursor-glow{display:none}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   3. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#scroll-bar{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:1200;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-300),var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600));
  transition:width .12s linear;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(245,184,46,.6);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   4. TYPOGRAPHIC SHIMMER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.gold-text,.text-gradient{
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--gold-300),var(--gold-500) 38%,#FFF4D1 50%,var(--gold-500) 62%,var(--gold-600));
  background-size:220% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 6s linear infinite;
  /* Give clipped descenders (g, p, y, ष) room inside the clip box so they never crop */
  display:inline-block;padding-bottom:.08em;
}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:220% center}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   5. LIGHT-MODE GLASSMORPHISM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.glass{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.glass-gold{
  background:rgba(245,184,46,.10);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.28);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   6. THE IMAGE SYSTEM  ·  .media-frame
   Drop a real photo via the --img custom property on the element.
   Falls back to a luxury animated gradient if --img is empty.
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.media-frame{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  /* Ratio-protected so it never dominates the fold; balanced with the hero */
  aspect-ratio:16/10;min-height:300px;max-height:74vh;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(26,31,113,.92),rgba(12,15,58,.96)),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 20%,rgba(245,184,46,.22),transparent 60%);
  isolation:isolate;content-visibility:auto;
}
@media(min-width:1024px){.media-frame{aspect-ratio:21/9}}
@media(max-width:600px){.media-frame{aspect-ratio:4/5;min-height:380px;max-height:none}}
/* The actual photo layer (revealed by JS .seen) — focal point protected across crops */
.media-frame::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:var(--img,none);
  background-size:cover;background-position:var(--img-focus,50% 38%);
  opacity:0;transform:scale(1.08);
  transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease),transform 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.media-frame.seen::before{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
/* Soft shimmer placeholder while a deferred image decodes (no layout shift) */
.media-frame[data-img-src]:not(.seen)::before{
  background-image:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 70%);
  background-size:220% 100%;opacity:1;transform:none;
  animation:imgShimmer 1.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes imgShimmer{to{background-position:-220% 0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.media-frame[data-img-src]:not(.seen)::before{animation:none}}
/* Soft dark grade so captions/tags always read — stronger base for guaranteed contrast */
.media-frame::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,15,58,.05) 30%,rgba(12,15,58,.5) 72%,rgba(12,15,58,.72));
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* When NO image is provided, show animated aurora shimmer */
.media-frame.no-img::before{display:none}
.media-frame.no-img{
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--royal-900),var(--royal-950));
}
.media-frame.no-img .frame-aurora{opacity:1}
.frame-aurora{
  position:absolute;inset:-30%;z-index:0;opacity:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,rgba(245,184,46,.35),transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 65%,rgba(61,72,163,.6),transparent 45%);
  filter:blur(30px);animation:auroraDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes auroraDrift{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0) rotate(0deg)}
  100%{transform:translate(6%,-5%) rotate(8deg)}
}
/* Content placed over a media-frame */
.frame-tag{
  position:relative;z-index:2;align-self:flex-start;margin:18px;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--gold-300);
  background:rgba(12,15,58,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:.45rem .85rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.25);
}
.frame-body{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:auto;padding:22px;color:#fff;max-width:620px}
.frame-body h2{margin:0}
.frame-body p{margin:12px 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);line-height:1.6;max-width:54ch}
@media(min-width:1024px){.frame-body{padding:34px 40px}}
@media(max-width:600px){.frame-body{padding:22px 20px}.frame-body p{font-size:.95rem}}

/* Legacy media-placeholder kept for fallback compatibility */
.media-placeholder{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(26,31,113,.04),rgba(26,31,113,.04) 14px,rgba(26,31,113,.07) 14px,rgba(26,31,113,.07) 28px);
  border:2px dashed rgba(26,31,113,.25);border-radius:18px;color:var(--royal-700);
  text-align:center;padding:24px;min-height:120px;
}
.ph-tag{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
.ph-sub{font-size:.74rem;opacity:.7;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   7. KINETIC PHYSICS — LIFT, TILT, BRACKETS, MAGNETIC
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.lift{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
.lift:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}

/* JS-driven 3D tilt */
.tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.tilt-inner{transform:translateZ(40px)}

/* Corner brackets */
.bracket{position:relative}
.bracket::before,.bracket::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;width:22px;height:22px;
  border-color:var(--gold-500);transition:.4s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;z-index:4;
}
.bracket::before{top:16px;left:16px;border-top:2px solid;border-left:2px solid}
.bracket::after{bottom:16px;right:16px;border-bottom:2px solid;border-right:2px solid}
.bracket:hover::before,.bracket:hover::after{width:30px;height:30px}

/* Magnetic buttons get a tiny JS translate; CSS smooths it */
.magnetic{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   8. REVEAL ANIMATION STATES
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}

/* Per-line hero unveil — padded so descenders are never cropped by the mask */
.line-mask{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.12em;margin-bottom:-.12em}
.line-mask>span{display:block;transform:translateY(110%);transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.hero-title.in .line-mask>span{transform:translateY(0)}
.hero-title.in .line-mask:nth-child(2)>span{transition-delay:.1s}
.hero-title.in .line-mask:nth-child(3)>span{transition-delay:.2s}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .gold-text,.text-gradient{animation:none}
  .line-mask>span{transform:none}
  .frame-aurora{animation:none}
  *{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   9. BUTTONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:.55rem;padding:.85rem 1.6rem;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:.01em;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),background .35s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%,transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-130%);transition:transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(130%)}
.btn-lg{padding:1.05rem 2rem;font-size:1.02rem}
.btn-block{display:flex;width:100%}

.btn-gold{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-400));
  color:var(--royal-950);box-shadow:0 16px 40px -14px rgba(245,184,46,.7);
}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 22px 50px -14px rgba(245,184,46,.85)}
.btn-royal{background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400)}
.btn-royal:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);background:var(--royal-700)}
.btn-light{background:var(--white);color:var(--royal-900);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02)}
.btn-ghost{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold-400);color:var(--gold-300)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--royal-900);border:2px solid var(--royal-900)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400)}
.btn-arrow{width:1.15rem;height:1.15rem;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   10. NAVBAR
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.nav-shell{max-width:var(--shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.nav-pill{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  margin-top:16px;padding:12px 16px 12px 22px;border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  border:1px solid rgba(26,31,113,.10);
  box-shadow:0 10px 40px -16px rgba(12,15,58,.22);
  transition:box-shadow .4s,background .4s,margin .4s;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-pill{
  box-shadow:0 16px 50px -14px rgba(12,15,58,.32);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);margin-top:10px;
}
.nav-logo img{height:42px;width:auto;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.nav-logo:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.nav-links{display:none;align-items:center;gap:34px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal-900)}
@media(min-width:1024px){.nav-links{display:flex}}
.nav-link{position:relative;transition:color .3s}
.nav-link::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--gold-500);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.nav-link:hover{color:var(--gold-600)}
.nav-link:hover::after,.nav-link.is-active::after{width:100%}
.nav-link.is-active{color:var(--gold-600)}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.nav-cta{display:none}
@media(min-width:640px){.nav-cta{display:inline-flex}}

.menu-btn{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:8px;border-radius:10px}
@media(min-width:1024px){.menu-btn{display:none}}
.menu-btn span{display:block;width:24px;height:2.4px;background:var(--royal-900);border-radius:2px;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.4px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.4px) rotate(-45deg)}

.mobile-menu{
  margin-top:10px;padding:22px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-10px);
  transition:opacity .28s var(--ease),transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.open{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mobile-menu{transition:none}}
.mobile-menu ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.mobile-menu a{display:block;padding:12px 4px;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal-900);border-bottom:1px solid var(--royal-50)}
.mobile-menu a.is-active{color:var(--gold-600)}
/* Only glow on hover for devices that truly hover (desktop). Prevents the
   sticky-hover bug where a tapped link stayed gold next to the active page. */
@media(hover:hover){.mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--gold-600)}}
.mobile-menu .mobile-cta{margin-top:16px}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   11. HERO  (cinematic, video-ready, aurora engine)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:160px 0 100px;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-compact{min-height:auto;padding:190px 0 90px}
/* Task 2: full-screen, vertically-centered hero on phones (accounts for
   browser UI bars via small-viewport-height units). */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .hero{
    min-height:100svh;padding:100px 0 80px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  }
}

/* Video / media background layer */
.hero-video-wrap{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:var(--royal-950)}
.hero-video-wrap video{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.hero-video-wrap video.loaded{opacity:.55}
.hero-video-ph{width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:0;border:none;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(12,15,58,.92),rgba(12,15,58,.92) 14px,rgba(26,31,113,.92) 14px,rgba(26,31,113,.92) 28px);color:var(--gold-300)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HERO MEDIA LAYER  ·  real graded photo behind the aurora
   Drop a photo via the --img custom property on .hero-media.
   It rides the existing imageFrames() lazy-load (re-uses .media-frame hooks):
   the image sits at the very back, the aurora + blue wash grade it into brand
   color, and a focal darkening keeps the headline crisp. Falls back to a clean
   royal gradient when no --img is set, so heroes look intentional today.
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#0c0f3a,#1A1F71 60%,#262d85)}
.hero-media::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:var(--img,none);background-size:cover;
  background-position:var(--img-focus,50% 30%);
  opacity:0;transform:scale(1.08);
  transition:opacity 1.4s var(--ease),transform 1.8s var(--ease);
}
.hero-media.seen::before{opacity:.82;transform:scale(1)}
/* Focal darkening so white headings always read over a busy photo.
   Balanced brand-forward grade: the blue stays in command, the photo reads as
   real texture beneath it, and the headline column is always high-contrast. */
.hero-media::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(12,15,58,.9) 0%,rgba(12,15,58,.62) 40%,rgba(12,15,58,.32) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(12,15,58,.66),transparent 58%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-media::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(12,15,58,.82),rgba(12,15,58,.55) 60%,rgba(12,15,58,.7))}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-media::before{transition:none;transform:none}.hero-media.seen::before{transform:none}}

/* Animated aurora that always looks alive (perf-safe) */
.hero-aurora{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;overflow:hidden}
.hero-aurora span{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);opacity:.55;
  will-change:transform;
}
.hero-aurora .a1{width:50vw;height:50vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(61,72,163,.9),transparent 60%);top:-12%;left:-8%;animation:floatA 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero-aurora .a2{width:42vw;height:42vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,184,46,.45),transparent 60%);bottom:-14%;right:-6%;animation:floatB 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero-aurora .a3{width:32vw;height:32vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(125,134,201,.5),transparent 60%);top:40%;left:55%;animation:floatA 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes floatA{to{transform:translate(8%,10%) scale(1.15)}}
@keyframes floatB{to{transform:translate(-9%,-8%) scale(1.2)}}

.hero-wash{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 120%,rgba(245,184,46,.22),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(12,15,58,.92),rgba(26,31,113,.82) 55%,rgba(38,45,133,.78));
}
.hero-wash-solid{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 120%,rgba(245,184,46,.20),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 12% 8%,rgba(61,72,163,.28),transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(12,15,58,.58),rgba(26,31,113,.42) 55%,rgba(38,45,133,.30));
}
.hero-grid{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:3;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 78%);
}

/* Giant Hindi watermark (cultural signature) */
.hero-watermark{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;right:-2%;bottom:-6%;
  font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif;
  font-size:clamp(7rem,22vw,20rem);line-height:.8;
  color:rgba(245,184,46,.05);pointer-events:none;user-select:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:4;max-width:var(--shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;color:#fff;width:100%}
.hero-content-center{text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
@media(min-width:1024px){.hero-content{padding:0 40px}}
.hero-overline{
  font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--gold-400);margin:0 0 14px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
}
.hero-overline::before{content:'';width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-400);display:inline-block}
.hero-content-center .hero-overline{justify-content:center}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,7vw,5.6rem);font-weight:900;line-height:1.06;margin:0;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero-title .line{display:block}
.hero-sub{margin:26px 0 0;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem);font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);max-width:640px;line-height:1.6}
.hero-sub-center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.hero-sub-em{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif;color:var(--gold-400);font-size:1rem}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-top:36px}
.hero-content-center .hero-ctas{justify-content:center}
.hero-trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:40px}
.trust-pill{padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.trust-pill:hover{border-color:var(--gold-400);background:rgba(245,184,46,.12);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.hero-scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:4;display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.3em}
@media(min-width:768px){.hero-scroll-cue{display:flex}}
.scroll-line{width:1px;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-400),transparent);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scroll-line::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:40%;background:var(--gold-300);animation:scrollDot 2s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{transform:translateY(-100%)}100%{transform:translateY(250%)}}

/* Hero secondary text-link (keeps one dominant CTA) */
.hero-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;align-self:center;font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.5);padding-bottom:2px;transition:color .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.hero-link:hover{color:var(--gold-300);border-color:var(--gold-400)}
.hero-content-center .hero-ctas{align-items:center;gap:22px}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-content-center .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;width:100%;align-items:center}
  .hero-content-center .hero-ctas .btn-gold{width:100%;max-width:340px}
  /* Task 3: center the secondary text-link under the primary button */
  .hero-content-center .hero-link{text-align:center;margin:0 auto}
}

/* Hero subject pills — instant "they teach my exam" recognition (scannable) */
.hero-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.hero-content-center .hero-pills{justify-content:center}
.hero-pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  padding:.5rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:.3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-pill:hover{border-color:var(--gold-400);background:rgba(245,184,46,.14);transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:600px){.hero-pill{font-size:.76rem;padding:.42rem .8rem}}

/* Below-fold trust strip — detail pushed out of the hero, fades in cleanly */
.hero-trust-strip{background:var(--royal-950);padding:34px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.18)}
.hts-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:22px}
.hts-lead{margin:0;max-width:680px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-weight:300}
.hts-lead strong{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.hts-em{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif;color:var(--gold-400);font-size:.98rem}
.hts-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px}
@media(min-width:760px){.hts-inner{flex-direction:row;justify-content:space-between;text-align:left}.hts-lead{margin:0}.hts-pills{justify-content:flex-end}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   12. INFINITE MARQUEE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-band{background:var(--royal-950);padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.25);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.25);overflow:hidden}
.marquee-track{display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;width:max-content;will-change:transform;animation:marquee 38s linear infinite}
.marquee-band:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee-set{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;flex:0 0 auto;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-400);white-space:nowrap}
.mq-item{display:inline-block;line-height:1;vertical-align:middle;padding:0 .85em}
.marquee-set em.mq-item{font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif;font-style:normal;color:#FFF4D1}
.mq-star{display:inline-block;font-style:normal;line-height:1;vertical-align:middle;color:var(--gold-600);transform:translateY(-.04em)}
@keyframes marquee{from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}to{transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.marquee-track{animation-duration:90s}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   12b. WHY-US · scannable checklist beside a real image
   Apple/Google pattern: chunked proof, one line each, image does the talking.
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.why{padding:96px 0;background:var(--white)}
.why-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;align-items:stretch;margin-top:48px}
@media(min-width:960px){.why-layout{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:36px}}
.why-media{min-height:300px;border-radius:26px;display:flex}
.why-media-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
/* Desktop: keep the left column (image + gallery CTA) in view beside the taller
   card stack instead of stretching it (which left an awkward void). */
@media(min-width:960px){
  .why-media-col{position:sticky;top:120px;align-self:flex-start}
  .why-media{height:clamp(380px,52vh,520px);min-height:0}
}
.why-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
@media(min-width:600px){.why-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(min-width:960px){.why-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.why-card{
  background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:20px;
  padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.why-card-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px}
.why-ic{
  width:46px;height:46px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:14px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;
  background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400);
}
.why-card h3{margin:0;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--royal-900);font-family:'Fraunces',serif}
.why-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.why-list li{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.4;color:rgba(26,31,113,.72)}
.why-list li::before{content:'✓';color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0}
/* Invitation CTA under the campus image — hands the parent their next step */
.why-cta{margin-top:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.why-cta a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;align-self:flex-start;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--royal-900);transition:color .3s var(--ease),gap .3s var(--ease);
}
.why-cta a:hover{color:var(--gold-600);gap:.85rem}
.why-cta a svg{width:1.1rem;height:1.1rem;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.why-cta .why-cta-sub{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.55)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   13. SECTION HEADINGS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.32em;color:var(--gold-600)}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.18;color:var(--royal-900);margin:16px 0 0;letter-spacing:-.01em;padding-bottom:.04em}
.section-lead{margin:18px 0 0;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,31,113,.62);max-width:640px}
.section-head{margin-bottom:48px;max-width:720px}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;margin-bottom:48px}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   14. OUTCOMES LEDGER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.ledger{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ivory)}
/* Task 1: single column on phones (no right-edge bleed); 2 cols from tablet up */
.ledger-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
@media(min-width:640px){.ledger-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(min-width:900px){.ledger-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
.ledger-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:26px;padding:36px 28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
@media(max-width:640px){.ledger-card{padding:24px 16px}}
.ledger-num{font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1}
.ledger-card .ledger-num{
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.ledger-label{margin-top:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--royal-900);font-size:1.05rem}
.ledger-note{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.55);line-height:1.5}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   15. BENTO GRID
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.programs{padding:96px 0;background:var(--white)}
.bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;align-items:stretch}
@media(min-width:600px){.bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px}}
@media(min-width:900px){.bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:1fr}}
.bento-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:28px;padding:32px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;height:100%;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
@media(min-width:900px){.bento-card{padding:36px}}
/* Body grows to fill, CTA settles naturally at the base — no forced voids */
.bento-card .bento-body{flex:1 1 auto}
.bento-card .bento-go{margin-top:auto}
@media(min-width:900px){
  .bento-feature{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
  .bento-wide{grid-column:span 2}
  /* Feature card breathes: larger type + generous, balanced padding instead of empty space */
  .bento-feature{padding:48px;justify-content:center;gap:22px}
}
.bento-dark{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal-900),var(--royal-700));color:#fff;border:none}
.bento-gold{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold-400),var(--gold-600));color:var(--royal-950);border:none}
.bento-icon{font-size:2.4rem}
.bento-feature .bento-icon{font-size:3.2rem}
.bento-tag{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.28em;opacity:.85}
.bento-dark .bento-tag,.bento-gold .bento-tag{opacity:1}
.bento-title{font-size:1.7rem;margin:10px 0 0;line-height:1.1}
.bento-feature .bento-title{font-size:2.3rem}
.bento-desc{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(26,31,113,.62)}
.bento-dark .bento-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.bento-gold .bento-desc{color:rgba(12,15,58,.78);font-weight:500}
.bento-go{font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-600);align-self:flex-start}
.bento-dark .bento-go{color:var(--gold-400)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   16. ECOSYSTEM (App)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.ecosystem{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ivory)}
.eco-card{
  display:grid;gap:48px;grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:center;
  background:var(--white);border-radius:36px;padding:48px;
  border:1px solid var(--royal-50);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
@media(min-width:900px){.eco-card{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;padding:64px}}
.eco-features{margin:32px 0 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.eco-features li{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.eco-ic{font-size:1.6rem;flex-shrink:0;width:52px;height:52px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:16px;background:var(--royal-50)}
.eco-features strong{display:block;color:var(--royal-900);font-size:1.05rem}
.eco-features p{margin:4px 0 0;font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.6)}
.eco-stores{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:32px}
.store-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:.72rem 1.1rem;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(26,31,113,.06);border:1px solid rgba(26,31,113,.12);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -24px rgba(26,31,113,.55);
  transition:.3s var(--ease);
}
.store-badge:hover{background:rgba(245,184,46,.14);border-color:rgba(245,184,46,.65);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -26px rgba(245,184,46,.75)}
.store-badge svg{width:24px;height:24px;flex-shrink:0}
.store-badge b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--royal-900);line-height:1.1}
.store-badge span{font-size:.7rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.58);letter-spacing:.04em}
.eco-visual{display:flex;justify-content:center}
.qr-frame{text-align:center}
.qr-ph{width:200px;height:200px;border-radius:24px}
.qr-picture{
  display:block;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;padding:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(26,31,113,.10);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.qr-picture img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
.qr-caption{margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(26,31,113,.6)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   17. CTA STRIP
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-strip{padding:80px 0;background:var(--white)}
.cta-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:28px;
  border-radius:32px;padding:48px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-400));
  color:var(--royal-950);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);
}
.cta-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.4),transparent 50%);pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem);margin:0;line-height:1.1;position:relative}
.cta-sub{margin:10px 0 0;font-weight:600;opacity:.82;position:relative}
.cta-buttons{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;position:relative}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   17b. NEXT-STEP CROSS-LINK BAND
   Hands the visitor their next desire so they flow page-to-page
   without ever touching the navbar (mobile-first journey).
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.next-step{padding:64px 0;background:var(--ivory);border-top:1px solid var(--royal-50)}
.next-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
@media(min-width:760px){.next-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.next-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:24px;
  padding:30px 32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.next-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);border-color:rgba(245,184,46,.4)}
.next-eyebrow{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--gold-600);text-transform:uppercase}
.next-title{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--royal-900);margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.2}
.next-sub{font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.6);margin:2px 0 0}
.next-sub[data-hindi]{color:var(--gold-600)}
.next-go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-top:14px;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:var(--royal-900);transition:gap .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease)}
.next-card:hover .next-go{color:var(--gold-600);gap:.85rem}
.next-go svg{width:1.1rem;height:1.1rem;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   18. FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal-950),var(--royal-900) 55%,var(--royal-950));color:#fff;padding:80px 0 28px;overflow:hidden}
.footer-line{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-500),transparent)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
@media(min-width:900px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1.4fr}}
.footer-logo{width:220px;height:auto;max-height:76px;object-fit:contain;background:transparent;border-radius:0;padding:0}
.footer-desc{margin:20px 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.65;max-width:420px;font-size:.95rem}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.soc{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.soc svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:rgba(255,255,255,.7);transition:.3s}
.soc:hover{background:var(--gold-500);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.soc:hover svg{fill:var(--royal-950)}
.footer-h{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-400);letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:.8rem;margin:0 0 18px}
.footer-links li,.footer-contact li{margin-bottom:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5}
.footer-links a:hover,.footer-contact a:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}
.footer-contact li{display:flex;gap:10px}
.footer-contact span{flex-shrink:0}
/* Phone list: stack the numbers in a tidy column beside the icon; never break a
   single number across two lines. Works the same on desktop and mobile. */
.footer-phones{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;min-width:0}
.footer-phones a{white-space:nowrap}
.map-ph{margin-top:20px;min-height:130px}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:48px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer-credit{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.footer-credit a{color:var(--gold-400);font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.4);transition:color .3s,border-color .3s}
.footer-credit a:hover{color:#FFF4D1;border-color:var(--gold-400)}

/* Real Google Maps embed inside footer */
.footer-map{margin-top:20px;width:100%;height:200px;border:0;border-radius:18px;display:block;filter:grayscale(.2) contrast(1.05)}

/* App store badge */
.footer-app{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;padding:.7rem 1.1rem;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.footer-app:hover{background:rgba(245,184,46,.12);border-color:var(--gold-500);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.footer-app svg{width:24px;height:24px;flex-shrink:0}
.footer-app b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.footer-app span{font-size:.7rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);letter-spacing:.04em}

/* Brand-accurate social icons: each brand keeps its real silhouette + brand color on hover */
.soc svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.soc.soc-ig:hover{background:linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c 25%,#dc2743 50%,#cc2366 75%,#bc1888)}
.soc.soc-ig:hover svg{fill:#fff}
.soc.soc-yt:hover{background:#FF0000}
.soc.soc-yt:hover svg{fill:#fff}
.soc.soc-wa:hover{background:#25D366}
.soc.soc-wa:hover svg{fill:#fff}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   19. CONCIERGE DOCK
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.concierge{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:900;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.concierge-btn{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
  overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -8px rgba(12,15,58,.4);
  transition:width .4s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease),border-radius .4s var(--ease);padding:0;
}
.concierge-btn svg{width:26px;height:26px;flex-shrink:0;margin:0 14px}
.concierge-label{font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;white-space:nowrap;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;padding-right:18px}
.concierge-btn:hover{width:172px;border-radius:28px}
.concierge-btn:hover .concierge-label{opacity:1}
.cc-whatsapp{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.cc-whatsapp svg{fill:#fff}
.cc-call{background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400)}
.cc-call svg{fill:var(--gold-400)}
.concierge.collapsed .concierge-btn{transform:scale(0);opacity:0;pointer-events:none}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   20. SCHOLARSHIP ENGINE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.scholar-section{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ivory)}
.scholar-card{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:34px;padding:48px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
@media(max-width:600px){.scholar-card{padding:32px 24px}}
.scholar-card.celebrate::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%,rgba(245,184,46,.18),transparent 55%);
  animation:celebrateFlash 1s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes celebrateFlash{0%{opacity:0}30%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0}}
.scholar-readout{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px}
.readout-label{font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:rgba(26,31,113,.55);font-weight:600}
.readout-value{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,4.6rem);line-height:1;color:var(--royal-900)}
.readout-unit{font-size:.5em}
.readout-right{text-align:right}
.readout-divider{width:1px;align-self:stretch;background:var(--royal-50)}
.readout-tag{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-600);transition:opacity .3s}
/* Mobile: uniform centered stack so labels, big value and tagline line up
   cleanly; hide the vertical divider that breaks when the row wraps. */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .scholar-readout{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:16px}
  .readout-block{width:100%;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .readout-right{text-align:center}
  .readout-divider{display:none}
}

.slider-wrap{position:relative;margin:40px 0 8px}
.slider-fill-track{position:absolute;top:50%;left:0;right:0;height:8px;transform:translateY(-50%);background:var(--royal-50);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.slider-fill{height:100%;width:62%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold-400));border-radius:999px;transition:width .15s ease}
.slider{position:relative;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:8px;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;margin:0}
.slider::-webkit-slider-runnable-track{height:8px;background:transparent;border-radius:999px}
.slider::-moz-range-track{height:8px;background:transparent;border-radius:999px}
.slider::-webkit-slider-thumb{
  -webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:30px;height:30px;margin-top:-11px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,var(--gold-400) 55%,var(--gold-600));
  border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -2px rgba(245,184,46,.8),0 0 0 1px rgba(26,31,113,.1);
  cursor:grab;transition:transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover{transform:scale(1.12)}
.slider:active::-webkit-slider-thumb{cursor:grabbing;transform:scale(1.05)}
.slider::-moz-range-thumb{
  width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,var(--gold-400) 55%,var(--gold-600));
  border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -2px rgba(245,184,46,.8);cursor:grab;
}
.slider-ticks{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:16px;font-size:.75rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.45);font-weight:600}

.tier-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:32px}
@media(min-width:560px){.tier-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.tier{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--royal-50);border:1px solid transparent;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.tier b{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;color:var(--gold-600);font-size:1rem}
.tier span{font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.6)}
.tier.active{background:rgba(245,184,46,.14);border-color:var(--gold-500);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(245,184,46,.6)}
.tier.active b,.tier.active span{color:var(--royal-900)}

.btn-claim{margin-top:32px;font-size:1.1rem;padding:1.15rem}
.wa-ic{width:1.4rem;height:1.4rem;fill:var(--royal-950)}
.scholar-fineprint{text-align:center;margin:16px 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.5)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   21. HOW TO JOIN
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.join{padding:96px 0;background:var(--white)}
.join-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
@media(min-width:900px){.join-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr}}
.join-card{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:28px;padding:40px;min-height:230px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.join-num{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:3.4rem;line-height:1;background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.join-title{font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--royal-900);margin:14px 0 0}
.join-desc{margin:10px 0 0;color:rgba(26,31,113,.62);line-height:1.6;font-size:.95rem}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   22. FLOATING LABEL FORM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.enquiry{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ivory)}
.enquiry-shell{max-width:780px}
.enquiry-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:32px;padding:48px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
@media(min-width:640px){.enquiry-form{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.enquiry-form{padding:32px 24px}}
.field{position:relative}
.field-full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field-input{
  width:100%;padding:1.25rem 1.1rem .55rem;border-radius:16px;border:1.5px solid var(--royal-100);
  background:var(--white);color:var(--royal-950);font-size:1rem;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  outline:none;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;appearance:none;
}
.field-textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px;padding-top:1.6rem}
.field-input:focus{border-color:var(--gold-500);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(245,184,46,.12)}
.field-label{
  position:absolute;left:1.1rem;top:1rem;font-size:1rem;color:rgba(26,31,113,.5);
  pointer-events:none;transition:.25s var(--ease);transform-origin:left top;background:transparent;
}
.field-input:focus+.field-label,
.field-input:not(:placeholder-shown)+.field-label{
  transform:translateY(-.75rem) scale(.74);color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600;
}
/* Select floating label: float only when the field is focused, OR when a REAL
   option is chosen. The placeholder is <option value=""> so we float only while
   the empty option is NOT the one currently selected. This avoids the iOS Safari
   "ghost" float where a disabled/hidden empty placeholder reads as :valid on load. */
.field:focus-within .field-select+.field-label,
.field:has(.field-select option:not([value=""]):checked) .field-label{
  transform:translateY(-.75rem) scale(.74);color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600;
}
.field-textarea:focus+.field-label,
.field-textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)+.field-label{transform:translateY(-.6rem) scale(.74);color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600}
.field-label .opt{font-weight:400;opacity:.7}
.field-select{cursor:pointer}
.field-select:invalid{color:rgba(26,31,113,.5)}
.field-chevron{position:absolute;right:1.1rem;top:1.35rem;width:1.1rem;height:1.1rem;fill:none;stroke:var(--royal-500);stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;pointer-events:none}
.form-alt{text-align:center;color:rgba(26,31,113,.55);font-size:.9rem;margin:4px 0 0}
.form-alt a{color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:700}
.enquiry-form.sent .btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#16a34a,#22c55e);color:#fff}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   23. FAQ ACCORDION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq{padding:96px 0;background:var(--white)}
.faq-shell{max-width:780px}
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.faq-item{background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .35s,border-color .35s}
.faq-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);border-color:rgba(245,184,46,.4)}
.faq-q{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;width:100%;padding:22px 26px;text-align:left;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--royal-900);font-weight:600}
.faq-chev{width:1.3rem;height:1.3rem;flex-shrink:0;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold-600);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.faq-item.open .faq-chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
.faq-a p{margin:0;padding:0 26px 24px;color:rgba(26,31,113,.68);line-height:1.65;font-size:.96rem}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   24. PROGRAMS — TAB CARDS & DISCLOSURE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.tablist{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:20px}
.tab-btn{padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(26,31,113,.6);background:rgba(26,31,113,.05);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.tab-btn:hover{color:var(--royal-900)}
.tab-btn.active{background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400)}
.bento-dark .tab-btn,.bento-gold .tab-btn{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.bento-dark .tab-btn.active{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--royal-950)}
.bento-gold .tab-btn{background:rgba(12,15,58,.12);color:rgba(12,15,58,.7)}
.bento-gold .tab-btn.active{background:var(--royal-900);color:var(--gold-400)}
.tab-panel{display:none;animation:fadeTab .4s var(--ease)}
.tab-panel.active{display:block}
@keyframes fadeTab{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.tab-panel ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5}
.tab-panel li::before{content:'✓ ';color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:700}

.disclosure{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);margin-top:8px}
.disclosure-toggle{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;width:100%;padding:18px 0;text-align:left;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:inherit}
.disclosure-toggle .dt-icon{width:1.3rem;height:1.3rem;flex-shrink:0;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.disclosure.open .dt-icon{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.disclosure-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
.disclosure-body-inner{padding:0 0 20px;line-height:1.6;font-size:.95rem;opacity:.85}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   25. AGRICULTURE — PITCH / COMPARE / SCHOLARSHIPS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dark-band{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal-950),var(--royal-900) 55%,var(--royal-700));color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.dark-band .grid-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:64px 64px;opacity:.5;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 80%);-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 80%)}

.pitch{padding:80px 0}
.pitch-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;position:relative}
@media(min-width:700px){.pitch-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.pitch-card{border-radius:26px;padding:40px 28px;text-align:center}
.pitch-num{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:3.4rem;line-height:1}
.pitch-label{margin-top:10px;font-size:.8rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}

.compare{padding:96px 0;background:var(--white)}
.compare-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto}
@media(min-width:760px){.compare-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0}}
.compare-card{position:relative;border-radius:30px;padding:44px;overflow:hidden}
@media(min-width:760px){
  .compare-card.c-cuet{transform:translateX(8px) rotate(-1deg);z-index:1}
  .compare-card.c-jet{transform:translateX(-8px) rotate(1deg);z-index:2}
  .compare-grid:hover .compare-card.c-cuet{transform:translateX(0) rotate(0)}
  .compare-grid:hover .compare-card.c-jet{transform:translateX(0) rotate(0)}
  .compare-card{transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
}
.c-cuet{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal-900),var(--royal-700));color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.c-jet{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-400));color:var(--royal-950);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(245,184,46,.55)}
.compare-name{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:900}
.compare-sub{font-size:.85rem;opacity:.7;margin-top:2px}
.compare-rows{margin-top:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.compare-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 0;font-size:.95rem}
.c-cuet .compare-row{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.c-jet .compare-row{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(12,15,58,.16)}
.compare-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.compare-row b{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif}
.compare-blob{position:absolute;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(50px);top:-40px;right:-40px}
.c-cuet .compare-blob{background:rgba(245,184,46,.25)}
.c-jet .compare-blob{background:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}

/* Source + verification metadata on exam cards (accuracy / trust) */
.compare-note{margin:18px 0 0;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.45;opacity:.8}
.c-cuet .compare-note{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.c-jet .compare-note{color:rgba(12,15,58,.7)}
.compare-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600}
.c-cuet .compare-meta{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.c-jet .compare-meta{border-top:1px solid rgba(12,15,58,.16)}
.compare-src{border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s}
.c-cuet .compare-src{color:var(--gold-300)}
.c-jet .compare-src{color:var(--royal-900)}
.compare-src:hover{border-bottom-color:currentColor}
.compare-verified{opacity:.7;font-weight:500}
.c-cuet .compare-verified{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.c-jet .compare-verified{color:rgba(12,15,58,.6)}

.pathways{padding:96px 0;background:var(--ivory)}
.pathways .faq-shell{max-width:820px}

.agri-scholar{padding:96px 0}
.agri-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
@media(min-width:640px){.agri-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
.agri-card{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;border-radius:24px;padding:32px}
.agri-card .a-label{font-weight:600}
.agri-amt{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700}
.agri-amt small{font-size:.5em;font-weight:500}

/* utility */
.hindi-anchor{font-family:'Tiro Devanagari Hindi',serif;color:var(--gold-600)}
.center{text-align:center}
.mx-auto{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   26. GENESIS TIMELINE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.genesis-timeline{position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:8px 0 0}
.genesis-timeline::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:19px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600) 60%,rgba(245,184,46,.15));
}
@media(min-width:760px){.genesis-timeline::before{left:50%;transform:translateX(-1px)}}
.genesis-node{position:relative;padding:0 0 36px 56px}
.genesis-node:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
@media(min-width:760px){
  .genesis-node{width:50%;padding:0 0 48px 0}
  .genesis-node:nth-child(odd){left:0;padding-right:48px;text-align:right}
  .genesis-node:nth-child(even){left:50%;padding-left:48px}
}
.genesis-marker{position:absolute;top:4px;left:8px;width:24px;height:24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:2}
@media(min-width:760px){
  .genesis-node:nth-child(odd) .genesis-marker{left:auto;right:-12px}
  .genesis-node:nth-child(even) .genesis-marker{left:-12px}
}
.genesis-dot{width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-500);border:3px solid var(--white);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(245,184,46,.3)}
.genesis-dot-live{animation:genesisPulse 2s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes genesisPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(245,184,46,.3)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(245,184,46,.08)}}
.genesis-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:24px;padding:28px 30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.genesis-card-live{background:rgba(245,184,46,.07);border-color:rgba(245,184,46,.35)}
.genesis-step{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--gold-600)}
.genesis-title{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--royal-900);margin:8px 0 0;line-height:1.15}
.genesis-desc{margin:10px 0 0;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,31,113,.62)}
.genesis-desc strong{color:var(--royal-900);font-weight:700}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.genesis-dot-live{animation:none}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   27. FACULTY PORTFOLIO
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Faculty cards — balanced fixed-size portrait + click-to-expand bio */
.bento .faculty-card{grid-column:1/-1}
@media(min-width:760px){
  .programs .bento:has(.faculty-card){grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .bento .faculty-card{grid-column:auto}
}
.faculty-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--royal-50);border-radius:28px;
  padding:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);overflow:hidden;
}
.faculty-portrait{
  width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-height:300px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 0 18px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:0 0 auto;
}
@media(min-width:760px){.faculty-portrait{aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:340px}}
.faculty-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:6px;padding:4px 6px 6px}
.faculty-info .bento-title{margin:6px 0 0}
.faculty-role{margin:2px 0 0;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--gold-600)}
.faculty-tag-pill{
  align-self:flex-start;margin-top:10px;padding:.4rem .9rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--royal-50);color:var(--royal-900);
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.faculty-toggle{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:16px;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--royal-900);transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.faculty-toggle:hover{color:var(--gold-600)}
.faculty-chev{width:1.05rem;height:1.05rem;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold-600);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.faculty-card.open .faculty-chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faculty-card.open .faculty-toggle span::after{content:'';} 
.faculty-bio{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
.faculty-bio p{margin:14px 0 0;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,31,113,.62)}

/* Faculty credibility band — the "directors who teach" founding-philosophy beat.
   A new academy's strongest trust signal is the people, said in their own voice. */
.faculty-quote{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal-950),var(--royal-900) 58%,var(--royal-700));color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.faculty-quote .grid-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(245,184,46,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:64px 64px;opacity:.5;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 80%);-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 80%)}
.fq-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;padding:0 24px}
.fq-mark{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:5rem;line-height:.6;color:var(--gold-500);opacity:.5;display:block}
.fq-text{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.4;margin:8px 0 0;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.fq-text .gold-text{font-weight:700}
.fq-attrib{margin:24px 0 0;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.fq-attrib b{color:var(--gold-400)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   28. GALLERY MASONRY + ITEMS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-item{
  position:relative;display:block;width:100%;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer;break-inside:avoid;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.gallery-ph{margin:0;border-radius:22px;border:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end}
.gallery-tall{min-height:380px}
.gallery-square{min-height:280px}
.gallery-wide{min-height:200px}
.gallery-zoom{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  opacity:0;transform:scale(.7) translateY(-6px);transition:.4s var(--ease);z-index:3;
}
.gallery-zoom svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:none;stroke:var(--royal-900);stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) translateY(0)}
.gallery-cap{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;margin:0;padding:30px 18px 16px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;color:#fff;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(12,15,58,.78));
  transform:translateY(8px);opacity:0;transition:.4s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-cap{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   29. LIGHTBOX
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Global guard: the [hidden] attribute must always win over display rules */
[hidden]{display:none!important}
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .32s var(--ease)}
.lightbox.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.lightbox-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,15,58,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(120%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(120%)}
.lightbox-stage{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:880px;width:100%;border-radius:28px;padding:20px;transform:scale(.94);transition:transform .32s var(--ease)}
.lightbox.open .lightbox-stage{transform:scale(1)}
.lightbox-media{width:100%}
.lightbox-ph{min-height:clamp(280px,50vh,520px);border-radius:18px;border:none}
.lightbox-caption{margin:16px 4px 4px;text-align:center;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal-900);font-size:.98rem}
.lightbox-close{
  position:absolute;top:-14px;right:-14px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--royal-900);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:3;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);transition:.3s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox-close:hover{background:var(--gold-500);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.lightbox-close svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold-400);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round}
.lightbox-close:hover svg{stroke:var(--royal-950)}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   30. CONTACT LAYOUT
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
@media(min-width:960px){.contact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;align-items:start}}
.contact-details{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.contact-details .bento-card{min-height:auto}
.contact-link{color:inherit;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,184,46,.5);transition:color .3s}
.contact-link:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}
.bento-dark .contact-link{color:var(--gold-400)}
.contact-form-wrap{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 16px)}
@media(max-width:959px){.contact-form-wrap{position:static}}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   31. MAP SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.map-section{padding:80px 0 96px;background:var(--white)}
.map-wide{max-width:1280px;margin:40px auto 0;padding:0 24px}
@media(min-width:1024px){.map-wide{padding:0 40px}}
.map-full-ph{min-height:420px;border-radius:28px}

/* ============================================================
   32. MOBILE STICKY ACTION BAR  ·  thumb-zone (India mobile-first)
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-bar{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:950;
  display:none;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(26,31,113,.10);
  box-shadow:0 -8px 30px -12px rgba(12,15,58,.25);
  padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom);
}
@media(max-width:1023px){.mobile-bar{display:flex}}
.mobile-bar-btn{
  flex:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:.4rem;min-height:56px;padding:.6rem .4rem;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-bar-btn:active{transform:scale(.97)}
.mb-call{color:var(--royal-900);background:rgba(26,31,113,.04)}
.mb-wa{color:#fff;background:#25D366}
.mb-apply{color:var(--royal-950);background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-400))}

/* Lift concierge dock above the mobile bar so they never overlap.
   Mobile bar = 56px min-height + env(safe-area-inset-bottom) (~34px on modern
   iPhones). Clear the bar height + inset + a 20px gap so the dock always sits
   cleanly above both the bar and the iOS home indicator. */
@media(max-width:1023px){.concierge{bottom:calc(56px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom) + 20px)}}
/* Give every page bottom breathing room so the bar never hides the footer */
@media(max-width:1023px){.footer-bottom{padding-bottom:80px}}

/* ============================================================
   33. GALLERY MASONRY  ·  self-contained (replaces Tailwind CDN)
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-masonry{column-count:1;column-gap:24px}
@media(min-width:640px){.gallery-masonry{column-count:2}}
@media(min-width:1024px){.gallery-masonry{column-count:3}}
.gallery-masonry .gallery-item{display:inline-block;width:100%}

/* ============================================================
   34. MOBILE POLISH  ·  iOS zoom fix + tap targets
   ============================================================ */
/* 16px inputs stop iOS Safari from auto-zooming on focus */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .field-input,.field-textarea,.field-select{font-size:16px}
}
/* Comfortable tap targets on mobile nav + buttons */
@media(max-width:1023px){
  .mobile-menu a{padding-top:14px;padding-bottom:14px}
  .btn{min-height:44px}
}
/* Slightly calmer hero motion on small screens (perf) */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .hero-aurora span{filter:blur(40px)}
  .hero-watermark{opacity:.6}
}

/* ============================================================
   35. MOBILE HARDENING  ·  small-screen fold, Hindi, tap targets
   (80% of visitors are on phones — this section earns its keep)
   ============================================================ */
/* Long words ("teachers themselves") must never overflow narrow screens */
.hero-title,.section-title,.bento-title,.cta-title,.compare-name,.fq-text{
  overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;
}

/* Devanagari has tall matras; give Hindi safe breathing room everywhere */
[data-hindi],.hero-sub-em,.hts-em,.marquee-set em.mq-item,.fq-attrib b{
  line-height:1.5;
}

/* Tighten the hero fold + headline on small phones so title + CTA fit screen 1 */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .hero{padding:130px 0 72px}
  .hero-compact{padding:140px 0 64px}
  .hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,8.5vw,3rem);line-height:1.12}
  .hero-sub{font-size:1.02rem;margin-top:20px}
  .hero-sub-em{font-size:.96rem;margin-top:8px}
  .section-title{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,6.5vw,2.4rem)}
  .hero-trust{margin-top:28px;gap:10px}
}
@media(max-width:380px){
  .hero-title{font-size:2rem}
}

/* On left-aligned secondary heroes, stack CTAs full-width on very small screens */
@media(max-width:420px){
  .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;width:100%}
  .hero-ctas .btn{width:100%}
  .hero-ctas .hero-link{align-self:flex-start}
}

/* Guarantee comfortable thumb targets on every interactive control */
@media(max-width:1023px){
  .faq-q,.faculty-toggle,.disclosure-toggle{min-height:48px}
  .tab-btn{min-height:40px}
  .nav-link,.mobile-menu a{min-height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .concierge-btn{width:56px;height:56px}
}

/* Mobile bar: scale button text so three buttons never crowd on 320px */
@media(max-width:1023px){
  .mobile-bar-btn{font-size:clamp(.78rem,3.4vw,.9rem);gap:.3rem}
}

/* Stop horizontal overflow from any wide child (maps, frames) on small screens */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .map-wide{padding:0 16px}
  .section-shell{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
}
/* Under 768px the moving aurora sits behind the glass nav/bar; animated blur
   + backdrop-filter together cause heavy frame drops. Swap to solid surfaces. */
@media(max-width:767px){
  .nav-pill,.navbar.scrolled .nav-pill{backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96)}
  .mobile-bar{backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.97)}
}