/* =======================
   PAGE LOADER
   ======================= */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; 
  left: 0;
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    #000 15%, 
    #000 30%, 
    #000000 65%, 
    #000 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}
/* ===============================
 DESKTOP MENU
=============================== */
.navbar-nav > li > a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-nav > li > a:hover {
  color: #f47c20;
}

/* ===============================
 ACTIVE MENU
=============================== */
.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-item > a,
.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-parent > a,
.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
  color: #f47c20 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-item > a::after,
.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-parent > a::after,
.navbar-nav > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #f47c20;
}

/* ===============================
 DROPDOWN ARROW
=============================== */
.dropdown-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover > a .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

/* ===============================
 DESKTOP HOVER DROPDOWN (STABLE)
=============================== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  .nav-item.dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ===============================
 DROPDOWN MENU + SCROLL
=============================== */
.dropdown-menu {
  max-width: 350px;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-height: 320px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Scrollbar */
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #f47c20;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===============================
 DROPDOWN ITEMS + LEFT ARROW
=============================== */
.dropdown-menu li a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 22px 12px 38px !important;
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-menu li a::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #f47c20;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(244,124,32,0.1);
  color: #f47c20;
}

/* Active dropdown item */
.dropdown-menu li.current-menu-item > a {
  background: rgba(244,124,32,0.15);
  color: #f47c20;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===============================
 MOBILE MENU FIX (IMPORTANT)
=============================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: #000;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
  }

  .navbar-nav > li > a {
    color: #fff !important;
  }

  .navbar-nav > li.current-menu-item > a,
  .navbar-nav > li.current-menu-parent > a {
    color: #f47c20 !important;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    background: #111 !important;
    max-height: 260px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a {
    color: #fff !important;
  }

  .dropdown-arrow {
    border-color: #fff;
  }
}



/* Falling text animation inside loader */
.falling-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0; /* Reduced gap between words */
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px; /* Reduced from 2px */
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.1; /* Makes spacing tighter */
}
.falling-text span {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-80px);
  animation: drop 1s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55) forwards;
}
.falling-text span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.falling-text span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes drop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-80px); }
  60% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(15px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


/* =======================
   BODY & BASE STYLES
   ======================= */
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', Arial, sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #000; /* Base background: dark */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* =======================
   HEADER / NAVBAR
   ======================= */
header.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent; /* Starts transparent */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
header.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: #000000e6; /* Dark background after scroll */
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* Slight shadow for depth */
}

/* Navbar links */
.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: #fff; /* white 70-80% as per feedback */
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-dark .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: #f57a1f; /* Orange hover / active */
}

/* Additional navbar adjustments */
.navbar {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.transparent-header {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.scrolled-header {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

/* Nav link underline animation */
.nav-link {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 6px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ff6600; /* Orange underline */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-link:hover::after { width: 50%; }
.nav-link:hover { color: #ff6600 !important; }

/* Dropdown styles */
.dropdown-menu {
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-item {
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #ff6600; /* Orange hover */
  color: #fff;
}
/* Remove default dropdown arrow */
.navbar .dropdown-toggle::after { display: none; }

/* =======================
   ADMISSION BUTTON
   ======================= */
.admission-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6600, #ff3300); /* Orange gradient 25-30% */
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.admission-btn span { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.admission-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -100%;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: skewX(-30deg);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.admission-btn:hover::before { left: 100%; }
.admission-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .navbar-collapse .admission-btn {
    width: auto !important;     /* force auto width */
    min-width: unset;
    padding: 6px 12px;          /* controls width */
    font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-left: 0 !important;  /* remove ms-3 effect */
  }

}

/* =======================
   Hero Banner Typewriter
   ======================= */
.typewriter-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    border-right: 3px solid #fff;
    white-space: normal;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 5px;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px); /* responsive font size */
    line-height: 1.5;
}



/* =======================
   RESPONSIVE / MOBILE
   ======================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .admission-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }
  .nav-link { display: block; margin: 8px 0; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding-left: 15px;
  }
  .dropdown-item { color: #ff6600; } /* Orange for mobile dropdown links */
}

/* =======================
   HERO SECTION
   ======================= */
.hero {
  height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Video */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: brightness(60%);
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero .container {
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
}

/* Optional slow zoom effect */
.hero-video {
  transition: transform 2s ease;
}
.hero:hover .hero-video {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
}

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #f57a1f;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
  background: #f57a1f;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.sound-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f57a1f;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
}
/* =======================
   BUTTONS
   ======================= */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #f57a1f;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =======================
   CARDS
   ======================= */
.card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  background-color: #fff;
  height: 450px;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(245, 122, 31, 0.4);
}
.card-title { color: #f57a1f; }

/* =======================
   FOOTER STYLING
   ======================= */
.footer-section {
  background-color: #0c0c0c;
  color: #e5e5e5;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.footer-section h5 {
  color: #f57a1f;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-section a {
  color: #e5e5e5;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Underline animation for text links */
.footer-section a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  background-color: #f57a1f;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
  color: #b57edc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-section a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Highlight text */
.footer-about .highlight-text {
  color: #f57a1f;
  font-weight: 600;
}
/* Align arrow + text */
.footer-menu li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Arrow style */
.footer-arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;               /* slightly small */
  margin-right: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Subtle hover animation */
.footer-menu li:hover .footer-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.1);
  color: #f57a1f;
}

/* Social Media Icons */
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icons .social {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-icons .social::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f57a1f, #b37bc8); /* orange to mauve */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.social-icons .social i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.social-icons .social:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.social-icons .social:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 122, 31, 0.5);
}

/* Footer bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #f57a1f;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #b57edc;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-section {
    text-align: left!important;
  }
  .footer-section .col-md-3 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .social-icons {
    justify-content: left!important;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =======================
   ADDITIONAL UI / EFFECTS
   ======================= */
#search-bar { display: none; z-index: 105; background-color: #111; }

/* Animations */
[data-aos] { transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out; }

/* Client logos grayscale hover */
.grayscale-logo {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.grayscale-logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Text / border highlights */
.text-orange { color: #ff7a00; }
.border-orange { border-color: #ff7a00 !important; }
.card-body {
    background-color: #fff!important;
}
/* Read button hover effect */
.read-btn {
  color: #ff7a00;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.read-btn i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.read-btn:hover { color: #7f3571; }
.read-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Video cards */
.video-card { cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; }
.video-thumb { transition: transform 0.3s ease; display: block; }
.video-card:hover .video-thumb { transform: scale(1.05); }
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #ff7a00;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px #000;
}

/* Rank cards */
.rank-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.rank-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: #1a1a1a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Counter */
.counter { font-size: 2.5rem; transition: all 0.3s ease; }

/* Carousel controls */
/*.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon { background-size: 100%, 100%; }*/

/* Card hover */
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ========================
   CLIENTS / PARTNERS CAROUSEL
   ======================== */
.clients-section {
  background-color: #111; /* Dark background */
  padding-top: 5rem;      /* More top space */
  padding-bottom: 5rem;   /* More bottom space */
}

.clients-section h2 {
  color: #f57a1f;         /* Orange highlight */
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.client-logo {
  max-height: 80px;       /* Decrease logo size */
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.client-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);  /* Slight zoom */
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* === Force White Carousel Arrows === */
.carousel-control-prev-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='%23fff' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath d='M11.354 1.646a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708L5.707 8l5.647 5.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708l6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.carousel-control-next-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='%23fff' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath d='M4.646 1.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L10.293 8 4.646 2.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

/* Optional: add modern glow + hover */
.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 70%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon:hover,
.carousel-control-next-icon:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .client-logo { max-height: 60px; }
  .clients-section { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
  #clientsCarousel .carousel-item .row > div {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =======================
   Testimonials Section
========================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: #f47c20;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle animated gradient shimmer */
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.1) 50%,
    rgba(117, 48, 104, 0.15) 100%
  );
  animation: gradientMove 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% { transform: translateX(-10%); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translateX(10%); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Content above gradient */
.testimonials-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card styling */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Orange text */
.text-orange {
  color: #ff8c00 !important;
}

/* Carousel arrows */
.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  background-color: #ff8c00;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  background-size: 60%;
}
/*.custom-arrow {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* make icon white */
}
*/
.text-muted {
    color: rgb(255 255 255) !important;
}
/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .testimonial-card img {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   MOBILE STICKY BOTTOM BAR
=============================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: -70px; /* hidden initially */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: bottom 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.sticky-item {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-item i {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Individual theme colors */
.sticky-item.call i { color: #ff8c00; }         /* Orange */
.sticky-item.whatsapp i { color: #25d366; }     /* WhatsApp green */
.sticky-item.enquiry i { color: #753068; }      /* Mauve */

.sticky-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: #ff8c00;
}

/* Show bar only on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar.show { bottom: 0; }
}

/* Hide on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar { display: none; }
}
/* Hemberger Menu */
.zigzag-toggler {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.zigzag-toggler:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.zigzag-icon {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Animated cross when active */
.zigzag-toggler.active .zigzag-icon path:nth-child(2) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(15px, -5px);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
.zigzag-toggler.active .zigzag-icon path:nth-child(3) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.zigzag-toggler.active .zigzag-icon path:nth-child(4) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(15px, 5px);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}

/* Hamburger Base */
.modern-toggler {
  width: 30px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modern-toggler span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hamburger → X Animation */
.modern-toggler.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(12px) rotate(45deg);
}

.modern-toggler.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.modern-toggler.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Remove Bootstrap default border */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Blog */
span.badge.bg-orange.position-absolute.top-0.start-0.m-3.px-3.py-2.rounded-pill {
    background-color: #803572!important;
}
.blog-section {
  background: #1e2a47; /* Deep blue background matching testimonial tone */
}

.text-orange {
  color: #f47c20 !important;
}

.blog-card {
  background-color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.blog-card img {
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-card img {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .blog-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* Contact */

.text-orange {
  color: #f47c20 !important;
}
.btn-orange {
  background-color: #f47c20;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-orange:hover {
  background-color: #ff8c3a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #aaa;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #f47c20;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(244, 124, 32, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-section .row {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .contact-info {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .contact-info .d-flex {
    justify-content: left!important;
  }
  .contact-form {
    text-align: left!important;
  }
  .text-end {
    text-align: left !important;
}
}


/* Desktop Logo */
.navbar-brand img {
    height: 80px;
}

/* Mobile Logo */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .navbar-brand {
    padding: 0px!important;
  }
  .align-items-center {
    align-items: left !important;
}
.nav-link {
        margin: 0px 0px !important;
    }
}

/* Card Styling */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff10;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  border: 2px solid #f57a1f30;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border-color: #f57a1f;
}

/* Thumbnail */
.video-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover zoom */
.video-item:hover .video-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Play Button */
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: rgba(245,122,31,0.85);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(245,122,31,0.6);
}

.video-item:hover .play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  background: #f57a1f;
}

/* Stylish Name */
.video-name {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f57a1f;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Lightbox Popup */
.lightbox-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  z-index: 99999;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 900px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox-content iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Entry Animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.swiper-button-next{
  color: #fff!important;
}
.swiper-button-prev{
  color: #fff!important;
}
/* Video Box */
.yt-box {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.yt-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.yt-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: rgba(245,122,31,0.95);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Lightbox Overlay */
.yt-lightbox {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  z-index: 99999999 !important;
}

.yt-lightbox-content {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 900px;
  position: relative;
}

.yt-lightbox-content iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.yt-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  font-size: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
}

.clients-modern {
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Logo Card */
.client-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: .3s ease;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.client-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245,122,31,0.4);
}

.client-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Arrow styling */
.clients-prev,
.clients-next {
  color: #fff;
/*  background: rgba(245,122,31,0.85);*/
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
/*  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);*/
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.clients-prev:hover,
.clients-next:hover {
  background: #f57a1f;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.clients-prev { left: -10px; }
.clients-next { right: -10px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-prev,
  .clients-next { display: none; }
}

/* Mobile Footer Navigation */
.mobile-footer-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.70); /* black with opacity */
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 10px 0 6px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    z-index: 99999;

    /* Hidden initially */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Show on Scroll */
.mobile-footer-bar.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Footer Items */
.footer-icon {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff; /* default white */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-icon svg {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 2px;
    stroke: #ffffff; /* white icons */
    transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* ACTIVE STATE */
.footer-icon.active span,
.footer-icon.active svg {
    color: #f47c20 !important;
    stroke: #f47c20 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hover */
.footer-icon:hover span,
.footer-icon:hover svg {
    color: #f47c20;
    stroke: #f47c20;
}

/* Hide on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-footer-bar {
        display: none;
    }
}

/*About Us page*/
/* =========================
   DARK HERO + BREADCRUMB
========================= */
.dark-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 90px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Overlay for readability */
.dark-hero .dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85),
    rgba(0,0,0,1)
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content above overlay */
.dark-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb-wrap a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-wrap a:hover {
  color: #ff6600; /* theme accent */
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('https://yuva-web.sandhyatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/yuva-bg.jpg')!important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Light overlay for text readability */
.about-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* light white overlay */
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Content above overlay */
.about-bg .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}



/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .dark-hero {
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .breadcrumb-wrap {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* Background helpers */
.bg-white { background: #fff; }
.bg-orange { background: #f47c20; color: #fff; }
.bg-black { background: #000; color: #fff; }

/* Spacing */
.about-intro,
.value-pillars,
.about-story,
.impact-metrics,
.leadership-preview,
.premium-cta {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

/* Typography */
.section-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}

.text-orange { color: #f47c20; }

.section-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Pillar cards on orange bg */
.pillar-card.light {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Impact section */
.impact-metrics h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.impact-metrics p {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* CTA */
.premium-cta h2 { font-size: 40px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 30px; }
  .about-intro,
  .value-pillars,
  .about-story,
  .impact-metrics,
  .leadership-preview,
  .premium-cta {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
}

.leadership-textual {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.leader-card-text {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border-radius: 10px 12px 12px 10px;
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.leader-card-text::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 5px;
  background: #f47c20;
  border-radius: 18px 0 0 18px;
}

.leader-card-text:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #777;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
}

.leader-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #f47c20;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.leader-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f47c20;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .leader-card-text {
    padding: 26px;
  }
}

.leader-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.leader-modal-content {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 90%;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.leader-modal-content h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.leader-modal-content h5 {
  color: #f47c20;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 18px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
}


.cta-modern {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f47c20, #d65a00);
}

.cta-modern h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.cta-btn {
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #f47c20;
}

.admission-section {
  background: #ff5a00;
}

.text-orange {
  color: #fff;
}

.admission-form-card {
  background: #fff;
}

.address-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-left: 4px solid #f47c20;
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
}

.btn-orange {
  background: #f47c20;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .admission-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .cta-modern h2 {
    font-size: 24px!important;
}
.cta-btn {
    border-radius: 30px!important;
    padding: 14px 14px!important;
    font-weight: 500!important;
    font-size: 18px!important;
}

/* Base */
.contact-modern {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f7f7, #ffffff);
}

/* Header */
.contact-header {
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #000, #f47c20);
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-subtitle {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Info Cards */
.info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.info-card .icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Glass Card */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Floating Inputs */
.floating-input {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.floating-input input,
.floating-input textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  outline: none;
}

.floating-input label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #777;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-input input:focus + label,
.floating-input textarea:focus + label,
.floating-input input:valid + label,
.floating-input textarea:valid + label {
  top: -10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #f47c20;
}

/* Button */
.btn-modern {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f47c20, #000);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-modern:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Map */
.map-glass {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.map-glass iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  min-height: 400px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .glass-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

a.linkbutton {
  position: relative !important;
  color: #f57e1f !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* underline */
a.linkbutton::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #f57e1f;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

/* hover effect */
a.linkbutton:hover {
  color: #b57edc !important;
}

a.linkbutton:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==============================
   FOUNDER SECTION
============================== */

.founder-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #020617);
  padding: 90px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.founder-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f57a1f;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.founder-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #cbd5f5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.founder-message {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* ==============================
   HIGHLIGHTS GRID
============================== */

.founder-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.highlight-item h6 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #f57a1f;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.highlight-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==============================
   INTERESTS
============================== */

.founder-interests {
  margin-top: 25px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #cbd5f5;
}

.founder-interests span {
  color: #f57a1f;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==============================
   IMAGE
============================== */

.founder-image-wrapper {
/*  max-width: 480px;*/
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.founder-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.founder-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .founder-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .founder-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    transform: none !important; /* disable hover zoom on mobile */
  }
}

/* ==============================
   RESPONSIVE
============================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .founder-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .founder-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .founder-image-wrapper {
    margin: 30px auto 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .founder-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .founder-message {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* ==============================
   IMMERSIVE SECTION
============================== */

.immersive-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.immersive-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.immersive-divider {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ==============================
   IMAGE CARD
============================== */

.immersive-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.immersive-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Overlay */
.immersive-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.immersive-overlay span {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f57a1f;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

/* Hover effect */
.immersive-card:hover .immersive-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.immersive-card:hover .immersive-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==============================
   LIGHTBOX
============================== */

.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 95%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: 8px;
  animation: zoomIn 0.4s ease;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Zoom animation */
@keyframes zoomIn {
  from { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==============================
   RESPONSIVE
============================== */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .immersive-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .immersive-overlay span {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
}

ul.listUl {
    color: #333333!important;
}


/* ==============================
   Footer whatsapp
============================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px; /* desktop */
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 9999;

  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Show state */
.whatsapp-float.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Icon */
.whatsapp-float img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

/* 📱 Mobile specific – footer se upar */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 90px;   /* 🔑 footer se upar */
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .whatsapp-float img {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
}