/* ==========================================================================
   Sri Vasavi Matric. Hr. Sec. School - Main Stylesheet
   Theme colors : Navy #0f2c52 / Blue #1c4c96 / Gold #f6b400 / Red #c1121f
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Variables & Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    --navy: #0f2c52;
    --navy-dark: #0a1f3b;
    --blue: #1c4c96;
    --sky: #dceafb;
    --gold: #f6b400;
    --gold-light: #ffd85c;
    --red: #69201d;
    --red-dark: #8f0f18;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f7f9fc;
    --text: #3d4654;
    --muted: #6b7686;
    --border: #e6ecf4;
    --shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.18);
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c4c96 0%, #0f2c52 55%, #0a1f3b 100%);
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #8f7e1a 0%, #69201d 100%);
    --gradient-red: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6b400 0%, #e28986 60%, #f6b400 100%) ;
    --radius: 16px;
    --font-head: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Segoe UI", "Poppins", Arial, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    color: var(--blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.justify {
    text-align: justify;
}

.blue { color: var(--blue); }
.red { color: var(--red); }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }

::selection {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--off-white); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--blue); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Custom Cursor
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cursor,
.cursor-follower {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.cursor {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.6);
}

.cursor.hovered {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.cursor-follower.hovered {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    background: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

@media (hover: none) {
    .cursor, .cursor-follower { display: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Top announcement bar */
.top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy), var(--blue));
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 7px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1030;
}

.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.top-bar .badge-announce {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: pulse-badge 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.top-bar .marquee-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.top-bar marquee {
    color: #eaf1fb;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar .ann-item { margin: 0 22px; color: #eaf1fb; }
.top-bar .ann-item i { color: var(--gold-light); margin-right: 7px; }
.top-bar .ann-item a { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 700; }
.top-bar .ann-item a:hover { color: var(--white); text-decoration: underline; }
.top-bar .ann-sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }

/* Main header */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1020;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.09);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.16);
}

.main-header .header-meta {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.header-meta .contact-info { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.header-meta .contact-info .meta-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); }
.header-meta .contact-info .meta-item i { color: var(--red); font-size: 15px; }
.header-meta .contact-info .meta-item a { color: #070708;    font-size: 16px; }
.header-meta .contact-info .meta-item a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.header-social { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.header-social a {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.header-social a:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(8deg); }

.header-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 0;
    gap: 20px;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.brand img { height: 68px; width: auto; }
.brand .brand-text h1 { font-size: 19px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.2; }
.brand .brand-text h1 a { color: var(--navy); }
.brand .brand-text h1 a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.brand .brand-text .tagline { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.brand .brand-text .motto { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* Navigation */
.main-nav > ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box { display: block; }
.main-nav > ul > li { position: relative; }
.main-nav > ul > li > a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 13px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li:not(.has-dropdown):not(.nav-cta) > a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px;
    right: 13px;
    bottom: 6px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li:not(.has-dropdown):not(.nav-cta) > a:hover::after,
.main-nav > ul > li:not(.has-dropdown):not(.nav-cta) > a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover,
.main-nav > ul > li > a.active { color: var(--red); }
.main-nav > ul > li.nav-cta > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown > a { cursor: pointer; }
.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown > a::after {
    content: "\f107";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown:hover > a,
.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown.open > a { color: var(--red); }
.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown:hover > a::after,
.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown.open > a::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 230px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    list-style: none;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: left;
    z-index: 99;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleY(0.8);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.main-nav > ul > li:hover > .dropdown-menu-box,
.main-nav > ul > li.open > .dropdown-menu-box {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1);
}
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box li a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box li a:hover {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: var(--white);
    padding-left: 30px;
}
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box .has-sub { position: relative; }
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box .has-sub > a::after {
    content: "\f054";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 11px;
    float: right;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box .has-sub:hover > a::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box .has-sub > ul {
    position: absolute;
    left: 100%;
    top: 0;
    width: 230px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    list-style: none;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 99;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.8);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.main-nav .dropdown-menu-box .has-sub:hover > ul {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn-custom {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}
.btn-custom::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    z-index: -1;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.btn-custom:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.4);
}
.btn-custom:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn-custom i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.btn-custom:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.4);
}
.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.5); }
.btn-gold::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); }
.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--white); }

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-outline::before { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); }
.btn-outline:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--white); }

/* Mobile toggler */
.nav-toggler {
    display: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -340px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--white);
    z-index: 1041;
    box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.2);
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }
.mobile-menu .mm-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: var(--white);
}
.mobile-menu .mm-close { background: none; border: none; color: var(--white); font-size: 22px; cursor: pointer; }
.mobile-menu ul { padding: 12px; }
.mobile-menu ul li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mobile-menu ul li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.mobile-menu ul li a:hover { color: var(--red); padding-left: 16px; }
.mobile-menu ul li ul {
    display: none;
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul { display: block; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li { animation: fadeInLeft 0.3s ease both; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.mobile-menu ul li.open > ul li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.mobile-menu .mm-toggle { cursor: pointer; }

.overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 31, 59, 0.6);
    z-index: 1040;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.overlay.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Hero Slider
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 620px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease, visibility 1.2s;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.hero-slide .slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-bg {
    animation: kenburns 9s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-slide::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg,
        rgba(10, 31, 59, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(15, 44, 82, 0.78) 40%,
        rgba(15, 44, 82, 0.35) 75%,
        rgba(10, 31, 59, 0.1) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 90px 0;
    max-width: 660px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow i { animation: ring 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

.hero-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-title .gradient-text {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 17.5px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

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

.hero-slide.active .hero-eyebrow { animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease both 0.3s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-title { animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease both 0.5s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-desc { animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease both 0.7s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-btns { animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease both 0.9s; }

.hero-stats {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    margin-top: 46px;
}
.hero-stats .hs-item {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 14px;
}
.hero-stats .hs-item h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 30px;
    margin: 0;
}
.hero-stats .hs-item span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); font-size: 13.5px; }

/* Slider arrows & dots */
.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-nav:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
.slider-prev { left: 26px; }
.slider-next { right: 26px; }

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 26px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
.slider-dots span {
    width: 34px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-dots span.active { background: var(--gold); width: 52px; }

/* Floating decorations */
.floating-deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.float-1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; right: -120px; top: -120px; border: 2px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.25); animation: spin 40s linear infinite; }
.float-2 { width: 280px; height: 280px; right: 60px; bottom: 40px; border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); animation: spin 28s linear infinite reverse; }
.float-3 { width: 40px; height: 40px; right: 24%; top: 22%; background: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.35); animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-4 { width: 18px; height: 18px; right: 10%; bottom: 26%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); animation: floaty 8s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Section helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-pad { padding: 24px 0; }
.section-bg { background: var(--off-white); }

.sec-head { margin-bottom: 55px; }
.sec-head.text-center { text-align: center; }

.sec-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sec-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 34px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    display: inline-block;
}
.text-center .sec-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.text-center .sec-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 34px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    display: inline-block;
}

.sec-title { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sec-title .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--navy));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.sec-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px;  margin: 0 auto; text-align: justify; }
.text-center .sec-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Vision / Mission / Values cards (What we do)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.what-cards { margin-top: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 5; }

.what-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.what-card:hover { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.01); box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.28); }

.what-card .wc-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.what-card:hover .wc-bg { transform: scale(1.12); }

.what-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(108 35 32 / 55%) 30%, rgba(10, 31, 59, 0.95) 100%);
}

.what-card .wc-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 26px;
    width: 100%;
}
.what-card .wc-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.5);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.what-card:hover .wc-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.what-card h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.what-card p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px;     text-align: justify; }
.what-card .wc-link { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.what-card .wc-link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.what-card .wc-link i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.what-card .wc-link:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. About
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }

.about-media { position: relative; }
.about-media .img-main {
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.about-media .img-main img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.about-media .img-second {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -26px;
    width: 48%;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 8px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-media .img-second img { width: 100%; display: block; }

.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 4;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-badge h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 30px; margin: 0; line-height: 1; }
.about-badge span { font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.about-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border: 14px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    left: -38px;
    top: -30px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
}

.about-content h2 { font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.about-points { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.about-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.about-points li i {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.about-points li:hover i { background: var(--gradient-gold); color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(360deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Counter / fact section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.facts-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.facts-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.facts-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border: 40px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    right: -120px;
    top: -120px;
    animation: spin 40s linear infinite;
}

.fact-item { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 24px 10px; }
.fact-item .fact-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}
.fact-item h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.fact-item h4 span { color: var(--gold); }
.fact-item p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Features / Why choose us
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.06);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.feature-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-card .fc-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover .fc-icon { background: var(--gradient-red); color: var(--white); transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.feature-card .fc-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
        width: 382px;
    height: 282px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -14px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover .fc-img { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.feature-card h4 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.feature-card p {     color: #0c0c0c;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: justify;}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Academics / Learning at every stage
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stage-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 26px;
    padding-top: 26px;
}
.stage-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--red) 100%);
    opacity: 0.45;
}
.stage-step {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 210px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 46px 20px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.stage-step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    background: var(--gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.stage-step:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.stage-step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stage-step .stage-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: -26px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 3px solid var(--off-white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.18);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.stage-step:nth-child(3n+2) .stage-dot { background: var(--gradient-gold); color: var(--navy); }
.stage-step:nth-child(3n) .stage-dot { background: var(--gradient-red); }
.stage-step:hover .stage-dot { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.28); }
.stage-step .stage-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.stage-step:hover .stage-icon { background: var(--gradient-red); color: var(--white); transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.stage-step h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.stage-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stage-step ul li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: baseline;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    padding: 3px 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.stage-step ul li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; }

/* Groups tabs */
.group-tab { border: none; border-radius: 999px !important; padding: 12px 24px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; color: var(--navy) !important; background: var(--off-white) !important; }
.group-tab.active { background: var(--gradient-red) !important; color: var(--white) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.3); }

.group-panel {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: 34px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease;
}
.group-panel h5 { color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.group-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.group-panel .subjects { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.group-panel .subjects span {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.group-panel .career li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 5px 0; color: var(--text); }
.group-panel .career li i { color: var(--red); font-size: 13px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-section { background: var(--off-white); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-section::before {
    content: "\f10d";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: 40px;
    font-size: 340px;
    color: rgba(28, 76, 150, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-slider { position: relative; }
.testimonial-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
.testimonial-slide { flex: 0 0 33.3333%; padding: 0 14px; }

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 34px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.07);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 44px;
    color: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.35);
}
.testimonial-card .stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 15px; }
.testimonial-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-card .t-person img {
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 3px;
    background: var(--white);
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.14);
}
.testimonial-card .t-person h5 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0; }
.testimonial-card .t-person span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13.5px; }

.testimonial-controls { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 38px; }
.testimonial-controls button {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 17px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.08);
}
.testimonial-controls button:hover { background: var(--gradient-red); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Gallery
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section { position: relative; }
.gallery-item { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; }
.gallery-item .g-wrap { position: relative; padding-top: 75%; overflow: hidden; }
.gallery-item img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(90%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.12); filter: grayscale(0%); }
.gallery-item .g-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 31, 59, 0.85) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 18px;
}
.gallery-item:hover .g-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item .g-overlay .g-plus {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transform: scale(0) rotate(-90deg);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}
.gallery-item:hover .g-overlay .g-plus { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
.gallery-item .g-overlay span { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9990;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.94);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
}
.lightbox.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 84vh;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.lightbox.show img { transform: scale(1); }
.lightbox .lb-btn {
    position: absolute;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.lightbox .lb-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.lightbox .lb-prev { left: 30px; }
.lightbox .lb-next { right: 30px; }
.lightbox .lb-close { top: 24px; right: 24px; }
.lightbox .lb-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 26px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Facilities strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.facility-item { text-align: center; padding: 26px 16px; position: relative; }
.facility-item .fi-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.facility-item .fi-media .fi-icon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 34px;
    color: var(--blue);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}
.facility-item .fi-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 268px;
    height: 214px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -14px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}
.facility-item:hover .fi-media { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.facility-item:hover .fi-media .fi-icon { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6) rotate(-20deg); }
.facility-item:hover .fi-img { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.facility-item h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.facility-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.footer-top { padding: 20px 0 10px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.site-footer h5 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.site-footer h5::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
}
.footer-about img { height: 60px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links li a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.footer-links li a i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-links li a:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.footer-contact li i {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.14);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-contact li a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.footer-contact li a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gradient-red); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.footer-timings li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); font-size: 14.5px; }
.footer-timings li span { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Floating buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.float-side {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 900;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.float-side a {
    width: 46px;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.float-side a:hover { width: 56px; color: var(--white); }
.float-side .fs-admission { background: var(--gradient-red); }
.float-side .fs-faq { background: var(--navy); }

.float-right {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 38%;
    z-index: 900;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px;
}
.float-right a {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: -6px 6px 20px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.float-right a:hover { transform: translateX(-5px); color: var(--white); }
.float-right .fr-fb:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.float-right .fr-insta:hover { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fdf497, #fd5949, #d6249f, #285AEB); }
.float-right .fr-yt:hover { background: #ff0000; }
.float-right .fr-wa:hover { background: #25d366; }

.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 900;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.4);
}
.scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Particles canvas
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#particles-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Page banner (for future pages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient);
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.page-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border: 34px solid rgba(246, 180, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    left: -100px;
    top: -100px;
    animation: spin 40s linear infinite;
}
.page-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border: 24px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    right: -60px;
    bottom: -80px;
    animation: spin 30s linear infinite reverse;
}
.page-banner h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: 46px; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-banner .crumb { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); font-size: 15px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-banner .crumb a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-banner .crumb i { margin: 0 8px; font-size: 11px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. News / circulars
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.06);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.news-card .n-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.news-card .n-media img { width: 100%; height: 210px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.news-card:hover .n-media img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.news-card .n-date {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.35);
}
.news-card .n-body { padding: 22px; }
.news-card .n-body h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-card .n-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.news-card .n-body a { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.news-card .n-body a i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.news-card .n-body a:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Marquee strip */
.marquee-strip {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}
.marquee-strip span {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 40px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. School Highlights
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Heading cell */
.hl-heading { height: 100%; padding-right: 10px; }

.hl-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hl-pill .hl-pill-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.hl-pill h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.hl-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hl-title .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--navy));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hl-intro {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 350px;
}
.hl-intro strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* Highlight cards */
.hl-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(12, 44, 88, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.hl-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.hl-card-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hl-card-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.hl-card:hover .hl-card-icon {
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.hl-card-body { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; }
.hl-card-body .hl-card-title { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hl-card-body .hl-card-text { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.hl-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.hl-read-more i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.hl-card:hover .hl-read-more { color: var(--blue); }
.hl-card:hover .hl-read-more i { transform: translateX(5px); }