@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Dancing+Script:wght@400..700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;700;800&display=swap');

/* =========================================
   GLOBAL VARIABLES & RESET
========================================= */
:root {
    /* Academic color palette */
    --primary: #0d3b66;
    /* Deep blue from original navbar */
    --primary-light: #165b9e;
    --accent: #ffd700;
    --text-main: #2d3748;
    --text-muted: #4a5568;
    --bg-main: #fcfcfc;
    --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbfb 0%, #f3f4f6 100%);
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

    /* UI Elements */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    /* Animation */
    --transition-fast: 200ms ease;
    --transition-normal: 300ms ease;
    --transition-slow: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    /* Smoother premium exit/entry */
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--bg-gradient);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* =========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
========================================= */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Premium Empowering Headline Utilities */
.premium-headline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    text-shadow: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
}

.accent-word {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB347 0%, #FFCC33 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.accent-word.no-underline::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.accent-word::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB347, #FFCC33);
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* =========================================
   BOARDS SLIDER (Site-Wide)
========================================= */
.boards-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}

/* Gradient fade masks for a seamless loop */
.boards-slider-container::before,
.boards-slider-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 15%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.boards-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f8fafc 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.boards-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #f8fafc 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.boards-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollBoards 25s linear infinite;
}

.boards-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.board-set {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8rem;
    padding-right: 8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.board-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    cursor: default;
}

.board-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.board-item img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.board-item span {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b5563;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@keyframes scrollBoards {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-100% / 3)); }
}

/* =========================================
   FADE IN PAGE TRANSITION
========================================= */
body {
    padding-top: 140px; /* Space for fixed header (90px) and navbar (50px) */
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInBody 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInBody {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   NAVBAR (Original Structure, Enhanced UI)
========================================= */
.top-navbar {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 86px !important; /* Fixed below header (matches header height: 15+55+15+1=86) */
    z-index: 999;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.top-navbar.scrolled {
    top: 68px !important; /* Adjusted for shrunk header (matches header height: 6+55+6+1=68) */
}

.top-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 90px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.top-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.top-menu li a {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-menu li a:hover,
.top-menu li a:focus {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SLIDER
 ========================================= */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 85vh;
    /* Large impactful hero height */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.hero-banner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, visibility 1s;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-banner.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Gradient Overlay for better text readability */
.hero-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Premium glassmorphism */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.37);
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) 0.3s;
}

.hero-banner.active .hero-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-action {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Redefine old sections to fit new layout if needed */
.features-grid {
    margin-top: -60px;
    /* Overlap features slightly onto hero for depth */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--primary);
    min-width: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Wide Dropdown for Products - Professional Mega-Menu style */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown {
    min-width: 520px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0 15px;
    /* Horizontal gap for the divider */
    padding: 15px;
    position: absolute;
    /* ESSENTIAL: Must be absolute to not break layout */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -10px);
}


/* Vertical divider for 2-column layout */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

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

.dropdown:hover>.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown li a {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin: 2px 0;
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child>a,
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown li>a {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Submenu (Level 2) */
.submenu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
    min-width: 180px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 10000;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) transparent;
}

.dropdown-menu li:hover>.submenu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.side-arrow {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    margin-left: 10px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Wide Dropdown Submenu Directional Logic */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li:nth-child(odd) > .submenu {
    left: auto;
    right: 100%;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li:nth-child(odd):hover > .submenu {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li:nth-child(odd) .side-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* All submenus open downward from top:0 — max-height + scroll handles overflow */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li .submenu {
    top: 0;
    bottom: auto;
}

/* Row 2 onwards (nth-child 3+): shift submenu up slightly to prevent bottom clipping
   for series with 8–9 books (I-Whizz, I-Smart, I-Bot rows 2–5) */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li:nth-child(n+3) > .submenu {
    top: -40px;
}

/* Last row only (English Cursive & Tamil Copy Writing): bigger upward shift
   so all 7 items fit within the viewport — overrides the rule above */
.dropdown-menu.wide-dropdown > li:nth-last-child(-n+2) > .submenu {
    top: -140px;
    bottom: auto;
}

/* MAIN HEADER */
.main-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Logo (EXACT KEEP) */
.logo a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-left: 2px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.logo a:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-main {
    font-family: 'Brush Script MT', cursive;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #e91e63;
}

.logo-sub {
    font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #111;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Brand Utility Classes */
.brand-text {
    font-family: 'Brush Script MT', cursive !important;
    color: #e91e63 !important;
    font-weight: normal;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: baseline;
}

.brand-secondary {
    font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Action Button */
.demo-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.demo-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Inquiry Button */
.inquiry-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #e91e63, #c2185b);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.inquiry-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Primary Button */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SECTION (HOME)
========================================= */

/* =========================================
   SHARED COMPONENTS (Cards, Layouts)
========================================= */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 20px;
}

/* Feature Cards (Trust Strip) */
.features-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 360px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ad80d9 0%, #cbb4d4 60%, #ad80d9 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 0;
}

.feature-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(173, 128, 217, 0.2);
    border-color: #ad80d9;
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.12;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-card:hover h3 {
    color: #540821;
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(8deg);
}

/* =========================================
   PRODUCTS (Bookshelf)
========================================= */
.bookshelf-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bookshelf-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bookshelf-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bookshelf-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes floatUpDown {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate3d(0, -15px, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes floatDownUp {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 15px, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.float {
    animation: floatUpDown 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.book-card:nth-child(even).float {
    animation: floatDownUp 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.delay1 {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.delay2 {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.delay3 {
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.delay4 {
    animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.delay5 {
    animation-delay: 2.4s;
}

.book-card {
    background: transparent;
    perspective: 1200px;
    /* Increased for deeper 3D feel */
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.book-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    /* Subtle interactive pop */
    z-index: 10;
}

.book-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 200px;
    height: 300px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

.book-card:hover .book-inner {
    transform: rotateY(-180deg) translate3d(0, 0, 10px);
    /* Hardware accelerated flip */
}

.book-front,
.book-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px 8px 8px 4px;
    box-shadow:
        inset 4px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset -1px 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        5px 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.book-front {
    background-color: #fff;
}

.book-front img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px 8px 8px 4px;
}

.book-back {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.book-back .book-title {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.book-back p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.book-info {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.book-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.book-series {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Filters */
.filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-pill {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================
   LOGIN & FORMS
========================================= */
.auth-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.auth-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.auth-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

.auth-card h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.auth-card p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.1);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-block:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
}

/* =========================================
   ABOUT / TIMELINE
========================================= */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 4rem auto;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 2rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* =========================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS (Intersection Observer)
========================================= */
.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.reveal-up.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* DELAYS */
.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 400ms;
}

/* =========================================
   DISTRIBUTION MAP
========================================= */
.map-container {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 600px;
    height: 700px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tn-map {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

.map-path {
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.state-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.35);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 1.5s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-path,
.reveal-up.is-visible .state-path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* Map Points */
.map-point {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Staggered entry for points */
.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.chennai {
    transition-delay: 1.0s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.pondy {
    transition-delay: 1.1s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.coimbatore {
    transition-delay: 1.2s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.madurai {
    transition-delay: 1.3s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.bangalore {
    transition-delay: 1.4s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.hyderabad {
    transition-delay: 1.5s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kochi {
    transition-delay: 1.6s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.vijayawada {
    transition-delay: 1.7s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.chittoor {
    transition-delay: 1.8s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kakinada {
    transition-delay: 1.9s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.secunderabad {
    transition-delay: 2.0s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.cuddalore {
    transition-delay: 2.1s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kanyakumari {
    transition-delay: 2.2s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.trichy {
    transition-delay: 2.3s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.vizag {
    transition-delay: 2.4s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.trivandrum {
    transition-delay: 2.5s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.mangalore {
    transition-delay: 2.6s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.mysuru {
    transition-delay: 2.7s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.guntur {
    transition-delay: 2.8s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.nellore {
    transition-delay: 2.9s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kurnool {
    transition-delay: 3.0s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.rajahmundry {
    transition-delay: 3.1s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.salem {
    transition-delay: 3.2s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.tirunelveli {
    transition-delay: 3.3s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.erode {
    transition-delay: 3.4s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.vellore {
    transition-delay: 3.5s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.hubballi {
    transition-delay: 3.6s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.belagavi {
    transition-delay: 3.7s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.davanagere {
    transition-delay: 3.8s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kalaburagi {
    transition-delay: 3.9s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.tirupati {
    transition-delay: 4.0s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.anantapur {
    transition-delay: 4.1s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.kadapa {
    transition-delay: 4.2s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.ongole {
    transition-delay: 4.3s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.eluru {
    transition-delay: 4.4s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.warangal {
    transition-delay: 4.5s;
}

.reveal-up.is-visible .map-point.nizamabad {
    transition-delay: 4.6s;
}

.dot {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #e91e63;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 50%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform-origin: 100% 100%;
    transform: translate(-100%, -100%) rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.dot::after {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: white;
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 6px;
    left: 6px;
}

.glow {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(2.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Tooltips */
.map-point::after {
    content: attr(data-tooltip);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 120%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.map-point::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    border-width: 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--primary) transparent transparent transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-point:hover::after,
.map-point:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Point Positions - relative to SVG viewBox 600x700 */
.chennai {
    top: 57.07%;
    left: 56.99%;
}

.pondy {
    top: 65.18%;
    left: 53.24%;
}

.madurai {
    top: 79.43%;
    left: 39.58%;
}

.coimbatore {
    top: 71.73%;
    left: 30.15%;
}

.bangalore {
    top: 57.86%;
    left: 35.32%;
}

.hyderabad {
    top: 26.12%;
    left: 42.55%;
}

.kochi {
    top: 79.39%;
    left: 24.58%;
}

.vijayawada {
    top: 32.5%;
    left: 60.04%;
}

/* Additional Cities */
.chittoor {
    top: 56.11%;
    left: 47.52%;
}

.kakinada {
    top: 29.0%;
    left: 72.99%;
}

.secunderabad {
    top: 25.72%;
    left: 42.64%;
}

.cuddalore {
    top: 66.55%;
    left: 52.95%;
}

.kanyakumari {
    top: 92.34%;
    left: 34.87%;
}

.trichy {
    top: 73.33%;
    left: 44.31%;
}

.vizag {
    top: 23.93%;
    left: 80.85%;
}

.trivandrum {
    top: 89.28%;
    left: 30.0%;
}

.mangalore {
    top: 58.27%;
    left: 13.16%;
}

.mysuru {
    top: 62.67%;
    left: 27.59%;
}

/* AP Extra Cities */
.guntur {
    top: 31.8%;
    left: 60.5%;
}

.nellore {
    top: 48.5%;
    left: 55.2%;
}

.kurnool {
    top: 39.2%;
    left: 42.8%;
}

.rajahmundry {
    top: 26.5%;
    left: 71.2%;
}

/* TN Extra Cities */
.salem {
    top: 67.5%;
    left: 41.2%;
}

.tirunelveli {
    top: 86.8%;
    left: 38.5%;
}

.erode {
    top: 68.2%;
    left: 36.5%;
}

.vellore {
    top: 58.8%;
    left: 48.2%;
}

/* KA Extra Cities */
.hubballi {
    top: 41.5%;
    left: 17.2%;
}

.belagavi {
    top: 36.8%;
    left: 12.5%;
}

.davanagere {
    top: 48.2%;
    left: 25.5%;
}

.kalaburagi {
    top: 23.5%;
    left: 28.2%;
}

/* AP Density Points */
.tirupati {
    top: 54.0%;
    left: 49.5%;
}

.anantapur {
    top: 46.2%;
    left: 36.8%;
}

.kadapa {
    top: 49.5%;
    left: 43.2%;
}

.ongole {
    top: 41.5%;
    left: 58.8%;
}

.eluru {
    top: 30.2%;
    left: 64.5%;
}

/* TS Density Points */
.warangal {
    top: 22.8%;
    left: 49.2%;
}

.nizamabad {
    top: 18.5%;
    left: 37.5%;
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER (Standardized)
========================================= */
.main-footer {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 35px 20px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


.footer-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}


.footer-logo {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}


.footer-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0 0 7px 0;
}

.footer-text:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* Review Slide Animations */
@keyframes slideFromLeft {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-100px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideFromRight {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(100px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.swiper-slide-active .reviewer-circle {
    animation: slideFromLeft 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) forwards;
}

.swiper-slide-active .review-text-column {
    animation: slideFromRight 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) forwards;
}

/* Ensure children are hidden initially for cleaner entry in sliders */
.swiper-slide .reviewer-circle, .swiper-slide .review-text-column {
    opacity: 0;
}


/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-item,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-end;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .top-menu {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   EDUCATION BOARDS SLIDER
========================================= */
.boards-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0f0f0;
    /* Subdued neutral light grey */
    padding: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
}

/* Gradient fade masks for a seamless loop */
.boards-slider-container::before,
.boards-slider-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 15%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.boards-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.boards-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #f0f0f0 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.boards-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollBoards 20s linear infinite;
}

.boards-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.board-set {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8rem;
    padding-right: 8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.board-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: default;
}

.board-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.board-item img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.board-item span {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    /* Soft, professional grey text */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@keyframes scrollBoards {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-100% / 3));
    }
}
/* =========================================
   FOOTER QUICK LINKS GRID (Professional Swiggy-Style)
   ========================================= */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #fcfcfd;
    padding: 60px 20px 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eeeff2;
    color: #1a1c1e;
    text-align: center; /* CENTERED AGAIN */
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* CENTERED AGAIN */
    gap: 0;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: #1a1c1e;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
    color: #535665;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: #e91e63;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-text {
    color: #93959f;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-logo .brand-text {
    color: #0d3b66;
}

.footer-logo .brand-secondary {
    color: #1a1c1e !important;
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: #93959f !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .footer-column ul li a:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}