/* =============================================
   DEFAULT THEME (Blue) — CSS Custom Properties
   ============================================= */
:root {
    --saffron: #ff9933;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --green: #39b54a;
    --dark-blue: #111827;
    --royal-blue: #1f2937;
    --charcoal: #1f2937;
    --bi-red: #d94e34;
    --top-bar-bg: #2d3748;

    /* Theming tokens (default = slate/charcoal) */
    --theme-primary: #1f2937;
    --theme-primary-dark: #111827;
    --theme-accent: #ff9933;
    --theme-nav-bg: #2d3748;
    --theme-nav-border: #ff9933;
    --theme-header-bg1: #ff9933;
    --theme-header-bg2: #ffffff;
    --theme-header-bg3: #39b54a;
    --theme-ticker-bg: #111827;
    --theme-ticker-label: #ff9933;
    --theme-btn-bg: #1f2937;
    --theme-link-hover: #111827;
    --theme-section-title: #111827;
    --theme-top-bar: #2d3748;
    --theme-news-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    --theme-news-border: #ff9933;
}

/* =============================================
   MAROON THEME
   ============================================= */
[data-theme="maroon"] {
    --saffron: #e8a0a0;
    --royal-blue: #7b1e1e;
    --dark-blue: #5a0f0f;
    --top-bar-bg: #3d0f0f;

    --theme-primary: #7b1e1e;
    --theme-primary-dark: #5a0f0f;
    --theme-accent: #e8a0a0;
    --theme-nav-bg: #3d0f0f;
    --theme-nav-border: #c0392b;
    --theme-header-bg1: #c0392b;
    --theme-header-bg2: #ffffff;
    --theme-header-bg3: #7b1e1e;
    --theme-ticker-bg: #5a0f0f;
    --theme-ticker-label: #e8a0a0;
    --theme-btn-bg: #7b1e1e;
    --theme-link-hover: #5a0f0f;
    --theme-section-title: #6d0100;
    --theme-top-bar: #3d0f0f;
    --theme-news-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, #3d0f0f 0%, #270808 100%);
    --theme-news-border: #e8a0a0;
}

/* =============================================
   GOLD THEME
   ============================================= */
[data-theme="gold"] {
    --saffron: #c79600;
    --royal-blue: #7a6000;
    --dark-blue: #5a4400;
    --top-bar-bg: #3d2e00;

    --theme-primary: #7a6000;
    --theme-primary-dark: #5a4400;
    --theme-accent: #f0c000;
    --theme-nav-bg: #3d2e00;
    --theme-nav-border: #c79600;
    --theme-header-bg1: #c79600;
    --theme-header-bg2: #fffbe6;
    --theme-header-bg3: #7a6000;
    --theme-ticker-bg: #5a4400;
    --theme-ticker-label: #f0c000;
    --theme-btn-bg: #7a6000;
    --theme-link-hover: #5a4400;
    --theme-section-title: #7a6000;
    --theme-top-bar: #3d2e00;
    --theme-news-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, #3d2e00 0%, #261c00 100%);
    --theme-news-border: #f0c000;
}

/* =============================================
   OLIVE GREEN THEME
   ============================================= */
[data-theme="olive"] {
    --saffron: #a5b84c;
    --royal-blue: #4a5e1a;
    --dark-blue: #3a4c12;
    --top-bar-bg: #2e3d0f;

    --theme-primary: #4a5e1a;
    --theme-primary-dark: #3a4c12;
    --theme-accent: #8aa62a;
    --theme-nav-bg: #2e3d0f;
    --theme-nav-border: #8aa62a;
    --theme-header-bg1: #6b8c23;
    --theme-header-bg2: #f4f8e8;
    --theme-header-bg3: #3a4c12;
    --theme-ticker-bg: #3a4c12;
    --theme-ticker-label: #a5b84c;
    --theme-btn-bg: #4a5e1a;
    --theme-link-hover: #3a4c12;
    --theme-section-title: #4a5e1a;
    --theme-top-bar: #2e3d0f;
    --theme-news-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, #2e3d0f 0%, #1c2608 100%);
    --theme-news-border: #8aa62a;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 14px;
    /* Sleek, highly readable 14px base font size */
}

/* Top Dark Bar */
.top-slate-bar {
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--top-bar-bg);
    width: 100%;
}

/* Main Header Container */
.header-container {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff9933 0%, #ffffff 50%, #39b54a 100%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 40px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 75px;
    /* Micro-height for ultra efficiency */
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}



/* Style 30: Layered Wavy Header */
/* Merged Header & Slider Layout Container */
.gpa-hero-merged-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.header-container.style-30 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary-dark, #0d2557) 0%, var(--theme-primary, #1b3f8b) 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 3px;
    /* Minimal padding */
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    /* Space optimized for waves */
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .gpa-hero-merged-container .header-container.style-30 {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        z-index: 100;
        min-height: 65px;
        /* Sized down from 75px */
        padding-top: 4px;
        /* Reduced padding */
        padding-bottom: 24px;
        /* Squeezed wave transition room */
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary-dark, #0d2557) 0%, var(--theme-primary, #1b3f8b) 100%) !important;
        background-image:
            radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
            radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
            linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary-dark, #0d2557) 0%, var(--theme-primary, #1b3f8b) 100%) !important;
        /* Luminous Mesh Overlay */
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        /* Logo on the far left, text directly next to it on the right */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        /* Pushed together to the left side of the screen */
        gap: 24px;
        /* Beautiful spacer */
        padding-right: 40px;
        padding-left: 40px;
        order: 1 !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .gpa-hero-slider {
        order: 2 !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .gpa-main-navbar {
        order: 3 !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .header-container.style-30 .header-text-container {
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Align elements to the left inside flex column */
        text-align: left;
        /* Left align the text */
        flex-grow: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }
}

.header-container.style-30 .header-title-main {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-container.style-30 .header-subtitle-school {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    /* Refined white */
    text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-container.style-30 .header-dept-info {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.12) !important;
    /* Dynamic theme accent glass wash background */
    padding: 2px 10px !important;
    /* Extremely sleek padding */
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.3) !important;
    /* Elegant gold border badge */
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    /* Golden authority highlight */
    text-shadow: none !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    /* Sized down */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    /* Tight spacer */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* White-to-Gold Metallic Gradient Highlight for the Location Word */
.header-container.style-30 .gpa-highlight-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.3));
}




/* Logo Sizing & Fit */
/* Logo Sizing & Fit with breathing glow halo */
.logo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: logo-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes logo-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.94);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.logo-svg {
    width: 64px;
    /* Sleeker size to support optimized height */
    height: 64px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Center Typography Style */
.header-text-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.header-title-main {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    /* Sized down from 2.15rem for sleek compact look */
    font-weight: 850;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    /* Tight, elegant spacing */
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-shadow: 0px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.header-subtitle-school {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    /* Sized down from 1.05rem for spacing efficiency */
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.header-dept-info {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    /* Small, official seal-like tag */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    /* Spacer below authority tag */
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    /* High official seal look */
}

/* Footer styling */
footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .header-title-main {
        font-size: 2.0rem;
    }

    .header-subtitle-school {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .header-dept-info {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .logo-svg {
        width: 110px;
        height: 110px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header-title-main {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .header-subtitle-school {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .header-dept-info {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .logo-svg {
        width: 95px;
        height: 95px;
    }

    .header-container {
        padding: 15px 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 20px 15px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* Style-30 header on mobile: horizontal layout with logo + text side by side */
    .header-container.style-30 {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 12px 16px 14px 16px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    /* Allow text container to fill remaining width after logo */
    .header-container.style-30 .header-text-container {
        max-width: calc(100% - 90px) !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-title-main {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-subtitle-school {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    /* Keep wave container height small on mobile */
    .header-container.style-30 .wave-container {
        bottom: -1px !important;
        height: 18px !important;
    }

    .header-text-container {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .header-title-main {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .header-subtitle-school {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .header-dept-info {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .logo-svg {
        width: 85px;
        height: 85px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. NAVIGATION BAR: MEGA DROPDOWNS STYLE RULES
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-navigation-container {
    background-color: var(--top-bar-bg);
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--saffron);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.gpa-navigation-container.is-sticky {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    animation: slideDownNav 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes slideDownNav {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.gpa-navbar {
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.gpa-navbar .navbar-nav {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.gpa-navbar .nav-link {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 16px 10px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.gpa-navbar .nav-link i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.gpa-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.gpa-navbar .nav-item.active .nav-link {
    color: var(--saffron) !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom-color: var(--saffron);
}

/* Dropdown Menu styling with smooth 3D fade transition */
.gpa-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(27, 63, 139, 0.15);
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    min-width: 260px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--royal-blue);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: block;
    /* enable visibility transition */
}

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

.gpa-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 550;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 2px 8px;
    width: calc(100% - 16px);
}

.gpa-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #f3f7ff;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.gpa-navbar .dropdown-item i.bi-arrow-right-short {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.gpa-navbar .dropdown-item:hover i.bi-arrow-right-short {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Nav Badge with premium pulsing animation */
.gpa-nav-badge {
    background-color: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 1.5px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    animation: gpaPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes gpaPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0);
    }
}

/* Responsive Hamburger Menu icon */
.gpa-mobile-toggle {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    margin: 8px 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.gpa-mobile-toggle:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gpa-mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO GRID: AUTHENTIC IMAGE SLIDER & LATEST NEWS
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-hero-news-section {
    background-color: #f6f8fb;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

/* Image Slider Card styling */
.gpa-hero-slider-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 63, 139, 0.05);
    height: 225px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gpa-hero-slider-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(27, 63, 139, 0.08);
}

.gpa-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-slider-container .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        visibility 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.gpa-slider-container .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.gpa-slider-container .slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Linear Black Gradient Overlay for readability */
.slide-overlay-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 100%);
    padding: 40px 30px 25px 30px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.slide-overlay-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--saffron);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

/* Absolutely Aligned Slider controls */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.slider-arrow i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
    right: 20px;
}

/* Slide indicators */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC LATEST NEWS BOARD STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-news-panel-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 63, 139, 0.05);
    height: 440px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-panel-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--top-bar-bg) 0%, #374151 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--saffron);
}

.news-panel-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.news-panel-title i {
    color: var(--saffron);
}

.badge-new-flash {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2.5px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    animation: gpaPulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.news-archive-link {
    color: var(--saffron) !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.news-archive-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.8);
}

.news-list-container {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-list-item {
    padding: 15px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.news-list-item:hover {
    background-color: #fafbfe;
    border-left: 4.5px solid var(--royal-blue);
    padding-left: 19.5px;
}

.news-item-left {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.news-item-date-box {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #eef2f6;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 63, 139, 0.08);
}

.news-item-tag-badge {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.news-item-link-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.news-list-item:hover .news-item-link-text {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE CSS FOR NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gpa-navbar {
        padding: 8px 16px !important;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .navbar-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 10px 0;
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .nav-link:hover,
    .gpa-navbar .nav-item.active .nav-link {
        border-bottom-color: transparent;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .gpa-navbar .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        box-shadow: none;
        margin: 5px 12px 10px 12px;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--saffron);
        border-radius: 6px;
        border-top: none;
        display: none;
        width: auto;
        min-width: auto;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .dropdown.show .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .dropdown-item {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        background: transparent !important;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
        color: var(--saffron);
        padding-left: 26px;
    }

    .gpa-navbar .dropdown-item i.bi-arrow-right-short {
        color: var(--saffron);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gpa-hero-news-section {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .gpa-hero-slider-card {
        height: 75px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .gpa-news-panel-card {
        height: 390px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .slide-overlay-text {
        font-size: 0.94rem;
        padding-left: 10px;
    }

    .slide-overlay-bottom {
        padding: 30px 20px 18px 20px;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .slider-arrow.prev {
        left: 12px;
    }

    .slider-arrow.next {
        right: 12px;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 18px;
        right: 20px;
    }

    .news-panel-header {
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }

    .news-list-item {
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ACCESSIBILITY & QUICK LINKS SUB-HEADER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-sub-header-bar {
    background-color: #f1f3f5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    padding: 7px 0;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.quick-link-item {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #343a40 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.quick-link-item:hover {
    color: #0a3565 !important;
    transform: translateY(-0.5px);
}

.control-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #495057;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn-font-size {
    background-color: #212529;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 0px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-font-size:hover {
    background-color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.scheme-box {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    vertical-align: middle;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.scheme-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Active swatch gets a visible ring + checkmark indicator */
.scheme-box.active {
    outline: 2.5px solid #333;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.scheme-blue {
    background-color: #0a3565;
}

.scheme-maroon {
    background-color: #6d0100;
}

.scheme-gold {
    background-color: #c79600;
}

.scheme-olive {
    background-color: #6b8c23;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PREMIUM FULL-WIDTH HERO SLIDER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 385px;
    /* Increased to 600px for a perfectly balanced screen-filling view */
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 0px !important;
}

/* Cinematic brightened gradient overlay to let sliding images shine */
.slider-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 40%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 75%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 100%);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.gpa-hero-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.0s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-hero-slider .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gpa-hero-slider .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.0);
    transition: transform 6s ease-out;
}

/* Cinematic Ken Burns zoom effect on active slide image */
.gpa-hero-slider .slide.active img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    /* Dynamic smooth slow-zoom */
}

/* ── Slide Text Overlay (Title + Caption) ── */
.slide-text-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: 50px 40px 30px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 60%,
        transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slide-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.3s, transform 0.6s ease 0.3s;
}

.slide-caption {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.5s, transform 0.6s ease 0.5s;
}

/* Animate text in when slide is active */
.gpa-hero-slider .slide.active .slide-title,
.gpa-hero-slider .slide.active .slide-caption {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Left accent bar on title */
.slide-title::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 1em;
    background: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Premium Floating Glass Slide Arrow Navigation */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.4);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 30px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
    right: 30px;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    /* Lowered back to bottom of slider */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-dot.active,
.slider-dot:hover {
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.6);
}

/* Quick Links Overlay (Glassmorphism Pill Shape) */
.slider-quick-links {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    /* Lowered back to bottom of slider */
    right: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    /* Rounded pill shape */
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 4px;
}

.overlay-link-btn {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #1e3a8a !important;
    /* Elegant dark blue default */
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border-radius: 25px;
    border-right: none;
}

.overlay-link-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* SVG Wave Container sitting elegantly at bottom of header */
.header-container.style-30 .wave-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -32px;
    /* Pulls waves lower to overlap deeply on top of the slider */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    /* Increased height to 60px for spectacular wave curves */
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 12;
    /* Elevates it above the slider layer */
}

.header-container.style-30 .waves {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
}

/* Beautiful dynamic opacified tints using color-mix to match user themes in real-time */
.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use {
    animation: move-forever 12s cubic-bezier(.55, .5, .45, .5) infinite;
    /* Sped up keyframe movement */
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(1) {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    /* Ultra-light top ripple */
    animation-delay: -1s;
    animation-duration: 3.5s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(2) {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    /* Soft intermediate ripple */
    animation-delay: -1.2s;
    animation-duration: 4.2s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(3) {
    fill: color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 55%, transparent);
    /* Rich dynamic gold wave */
    animation-delay: -1.5s;
    animation-duration: 5s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(4) {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
    /* Crisp intermediate white layer */
    animation-delay: -1.7s;
    animation-duration: 5.8s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(5) {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    /* Strong mid-layer white wave */
    animation-delay: -2s;
    animation-duration: 6.5s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(6) {
    fill: color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 30%, transparent);
    /* Subtle secondary gold wave */
    animation-delay: -2.2s;
    animation-duration: 8s;
}

.header-container.style-30 .parallax-waves>use:nth-child(7) {
    fill: var(--theme-primary, #1b3f8b);
    /* Solid wave matches header primary color for beautiful overlap overlay */
    animation-delay: -2.5s;
    animation-duration: 10s;
}

@keyframes move-forever {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(-90px, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(85px, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Mobile & Tablets */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gpa-hero-slider {
        height: 285px;
        /* Taller tablet view */
    }

    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 25px;
    }

    .slider-quick-links {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gpa-hero-slider {
        height: 185px;
        /* Taller mobile view */
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 25px;
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
    }

    .slider-quick-links {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 10px;
        left: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .overlay-link-btn {
        padding: 6px 10px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        display: none;
        /* Hide dots on small mobile to avoid layout crowding */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. MAIN DEEP BLUE NAVIGATION MENU BAR (Matching Deep Blue Screenshot)
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-main-navbar {
    position: relative;
    /* Crucial: enables z-index mapping */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-nav-bg, #0b3c73) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-nav-bg, #062b54) 80%, black) 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-nav-bg, #031c36) 65%, black) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    /* Glass crisp top highlight */
    border-bottom: none;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    padding: 2px 0;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.gpa-main-navbar .navbar {
    padding: 0;
}

.gpa-main-navbar .nav-link {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 16px !important;
    margin: 5px 3px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* Apple capsule shape */
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    position: relative;
}

.gpa-main-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Sliding active indicator dot below capsule */
.gpa-main-navbar .nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.gpa-main-navbar .nav-link:hover::before {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Caret/Dropdown Arrow styling matching the screenshot */
.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-toggle::after {
    border-top: 0.3em solid;
    border-right: 0.3em solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-left: 0.3em solid transparent;
    margin-left: 0.45em;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    /* Flip caret on hover */
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium Dropdown Menu Styling */
.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    /* Soft ambient orange/gold drop-shadow along with elegant dark slate shadow */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.06), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    animation: slideUpDropdown 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes slideUpDropdown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 12px 28px 12px 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Beautiful Left Accent Indicator Bar on Hover */
.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 4px;
    height: 60%;
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-origin: left center;
}

/* Breathtaking Sliding Micro-Chevron Arrow on Hover */
.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    right: 22px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(10px);
    opacity: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    padding-left: 32px;
    padding-right: 36px;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Direct Hover trigger on Desktop for modern UX */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gpa-main-navbar .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Mobile responsive padding adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gpa-main-navbar .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 18px !important;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        margin: 4px 0 !important;
    }

    .gpa-main-navbar .nav-link::before {
        display: none;
        /* Hide slider underline on mobile */
    }

    .gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
        box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        background-color: rgba(3, 30, 61, 0.8) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border-radius: 8px;
        margin: 8px 12px;
        padding: 8px 0;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-top: none;
    }

    .gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        padding: 12px 24px !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .gpa-main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.15) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        padding-left: 24px;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. DYNAMIC NEWS TICKER / TRACKER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-news-ticker {
    background-color: var(--theme-ticker-bg, #04244a);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.ticker-label {
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 4px 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 15;
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.ticker-content-wrap {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Dynamic smooth CSS loop animation */
.ticker-marquee {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: tickerScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-marquee:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    /* User can pause marquee on mouse hover for easy reading! */
}

.ticker-item {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-right: 50px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ticker-item:hover {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
}

.ticker-bullet {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* White bullet matching Purnea screenshot! */
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    margin-right: 12px;
}

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

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

/* Mobile Responsiveness for News Ticker */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding-right: 35px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. TWO-COLUMN UPDATES & CAMPUS LIFE GALLERY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-updates-gallery-section {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('../images/premium_campus_bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.08);
}

.gpa-updates-gallery-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gpa-updates-gallery-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gpa-updates-gallery-section .section-title {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 45px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Left Column: Activity Gallery Slider */
.gpa-activity-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    /* Premium rounded corners matching cards */
}

/* Reddish/Orange overlay overlay */
.gpa-activity-slider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 78, 52, 0.22) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.activity-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.activity-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

.activity-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.activity-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Caption on bottom left matching the screenshot */
.activity-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    z-index: 5;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid #ff9933;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.caption-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #4ade80;
    /* Bright green active dot! */
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Gallery Arrows */
.activity-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.activity-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.activity-arrow.prev {
    left: 15px;
}

.activity-arrow.next {
    right: 15px;
}

/* Right Column: Latest News Card */
.gpa-news-card {
    background: var(--theme-news-bg, linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%));
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    /* Matches gallery slider corners */
    padding: 24px;
    height: 480px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933);
    transition: background 0.4s ease, border-left-color 0.4s ease;
}

.news-scroll-container {
    height: 100%;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide Firefox scrollbar */
}
.news-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Hide Chrome/Safari/Opera scrollbar */
}

/* Smooth continuous vertical scrolling loop */
.news-scroll-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: newsVerticalScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.news-scroll-container:hover .news-scroll-list {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    /* Pause scrolling on mouse hover for readability */
}

.news-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 8px;
    padding-top: 2px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.news-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    /* Sleek slide right on hover */
}

.news-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Premium Glowing Bullet Point */
.news-bullet {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2px;
    top: 13px;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933), 0 0 10px var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933);
    animation: bulletGlow 2s infinite alternate;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes bulletGlow {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.7;
        box-shadow: 0 0 4px var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933);
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933), 0 0 12px var(--theme-news-border, #ff9933);
    }
}

/* Date Outlined Box */
.news-date {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    /* Thin crisp white border */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2.5px 9px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-right: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Base category badge */
.news-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Tender category color coded gradient */
.badge-tender {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #b91c1c 100%) !important;
    /* Crimson gradient */
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

/* Students category color coded gradient */
.badge-students {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
    /* Emerald gradient */
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Notice/General category color coded gradient */
.badge-notice {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    /* Amber/Golden gradient */
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Notice text */
.news-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-item:hover .news-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Turns bright white on hover for premium highlight */
}

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

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, -50%, 0);
        /* Perfect infinite loop because we cloned the list! */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. BENTO GRID PORTAL SECTION (STATE-OF-THE-ART EDITION)
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-bento-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Slate-50 background for supreme neatness */
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 70px 0;
}

/* Master Bento Grid Wrapper */
.gpa-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Premium Bento Card Base */
.bento-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    /* Soft pill-like modern corners */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    /* Soft drop shadow */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.15);
}

/* Top accent color coding on cards */
.bento-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
}

.bento-welcome::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73), var(--theme-accent, #ff9933));
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-cm::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73), var(--theme-primary-dark, #1e5ba0));
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-minister::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #059669);
    /* Emerald */
}

.bento-director::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #1d4ed8);
    /* Tech-Blue */
}

.bento-principal::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933, #e65c00);
    /* brand Saffron/Amber */
}

.bento-stats::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3c73, #ff9933);
    /* brand Mix */
}

/* Specific Bento Placements */
.bento-welcome {
    grid-column: 3 / span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-cm {
    grid-column: 1 / span 1;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-minister {
    grid-column: 2 / span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-director {
    grid-column: 2 / span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-principal {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-stats {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
}

/* Portrait Image Styles */
.bento-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.bento-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.tall-portrait {
    height: 230px;
    width: 100%;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.square-portrait {
    height: 120px;
    width: 120px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.principal-horizontal {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.principal-horizontal img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

/* Typography styles inside Bento */
.welcome-heading-bento {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.welcome-heading-bento .highlight-navy {
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.welcome-paragraph-bento {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    text-align: justify;
}

.welcome-paragraph-bento-sm {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: italic;
}

.bento-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bento-name-sm {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Stats Styles inside Bento */
.bento-stat-item {
    flex: 1;
}

.bento-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.text-navy {
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.text-saffron {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.text-emerald {
    color: #008f3a;
}

.bento-stat-lbl {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bento-stat-divider {
    height: 40px;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Pill Badges */
.bento-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.bento-badge-sm {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.bento-state {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Action button under Welcome */
.bento-action-btn {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-action-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-action-btn:hover {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.bento-action-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Bento Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gpa-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .bento-welcome {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-cm {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-minister {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-director {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-principal {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-stats {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gpa-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .bento-welcome,
    .bento-cm,
    .bento-minister,
    .bento-director,
    .bento-principal,
    .bento-stats {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }

    .bento-principal {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .bento-principal img {
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10B. LEADERSHIP GRID (Simple Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.simple-leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
}

.simple-leader-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Beautiful gradient top-bar for each leader profile */
.simple-leader-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73), var(--theme-accent, #ff9933));
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.simple-leader-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.simple-leader-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
}

.simple-leader-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
}

.simple-leader-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.simple-leader-desig {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Stats Row under Welcome Heading */
.welcome-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.welcome-stat-box {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.welcome-stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.1);
}

.welcome-stat-box .stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.welcome-stat-box .stat-desc {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .simple-leadership-grid {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .simple-leader-item {
        padding: 12px;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    .simple-leader-item img {
        height: 140px;
    }

    .simple-leader-name {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .simple-leader-desig {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .welcome-stats-row {
        gap: 8px;
        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .welcome-stat-box {
        padding: 10px 6px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .welcome-stat-box .stat-num {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .welcome-stat-box .stat-desc {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .simple-leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* Facility icons stylings */
.facility-icon-box {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 12px 6px;
    border-radius: 0px !important;
    /* Sharp edges */
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.facility-icon-box:hover {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.facility-icon-box i {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #ff9933;
    /* Theme orange accent */
}

.facility-icon-box span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
}

/* Read More Button styling */
.btn-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: #0b3c73;
    /* Rich navy blue */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 0px !important;
    /* Sharp corners */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.25);
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
    background-color: #ff9933;
    /* Orange accent hover */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    /* Interactive caret slide */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. OUR COURSES OFFERED SECTION (STATE-OF-THE-ART EDITION)
   ========================================================================== */
.gpa-courses-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--theme-accent);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--theme-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.gpa-courses-section .courses-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.gpa-courses-section .courses-highlight {
    color: var(--theme-accent) !important;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.gpa-courses-section .courses-badge {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--theme-accent) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.gpa-courses-section .text-muted {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

/* Premium Card Base with Custom Thin Borders */
.course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Image Wrapper with Bottom Accent line & Soft Dark Overlay */
.course-img-wrapper {
    height: 165px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.course-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.course-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-img-overlay {
    opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Color-coded glow styles on hover */
.course-card.card-electronics:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.14);
}

.course-card.card-computer:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.14);
}

.course-card.card-electrical:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.14);
}

.course-card.card-mechanical:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14);
}

.course-card.card-civil:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.14);
}

/* Card Content Area */
.course-card-content {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Meta Badge Styling (Small colorful label) */
.course-meta-badge {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #ff5500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* Curated Capsules for Seats & Duration info */
.course-meta-capsules {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.meta-capsule {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.capsule-seats {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    color: #475569;
}

.capsule-duration {
    background-color: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.08);
    color: #d97706;
}

/* Branch Title */
.course-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Interactive Pill Readmore Button with Arrow Animation */
.course-readmore-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: #ff5500 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.22);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
}

.course-readmore-btn i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.course-readmore-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
}

.course-readmore-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    /* Interactive slide out of arrow */
}

/* Responsiveness for Courses Grid */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. GP ARARIA CUSTOM SUB-SECTIONS (LEADERSHIP, PORTALS & FACULTIES)
   ========================================================================== */

/* A. Leadership & Welcome Section */
.gpa-welcome-leadership {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 22%, #ffffff) 0%,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 22%, #ffffff) 100%) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    padding: 35px 0 !important;
}

/* Ambient glow blobs that use --main-color dynamically! */
.gpa-welcome-leadership::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -100px !important;
    left: -100px !important;
    width: 350px !important;
    height: 350px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--main-color, #0b3c73) 12%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    filter: blur(50px) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-leadership::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: -150px !important;
    right: -100px !important;
    width: 400px !important;
    height: 400px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--main-color, #0b3c73) 10%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    filter: blur(60px) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-leadership .container {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.gpa-leader-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gpa-leader-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.gpa-leader-card {
    position: relative !important;
    height: 240px !important; /* Compact 240px height */
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    background: #111827 !important; /* Premium dark backing to prevent flashes */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    padding: 0 !important; /* Full edge-to-edge! */
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gpa-leader-card::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 35%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 55%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 80%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 100%
    ) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.gpa-leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3), 0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 30%, transparent) !important;
}

.gpa-leader-card:hover::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 25%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 50%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 75%,
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 92%, #000000) 100%
    ) !important;
}

.gpa-leader-img-wrapper {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gpa-leader-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center top !important;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gpa-leader-card:hover .gpa-leader-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(0.5deg) !important;
}

.gpa-leader-name {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 30px !important; /* Compact metadata offset */
    left: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13px !important; /* Refined compact name font size */
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.gpa-leader-card:hover .gpa-leader-name {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    color: #ffdf7e !important;
}

.gpa-leader-desig {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 12px !important; /* Compact metadata offset */
    left: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 9.8px !important; /* Refined compact designation font size */
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.gpa-leader-card:hover .gpa-leader-desig {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.gpa-leader-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) !important;
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-heading {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-line {
    width: 100px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #334155) !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
}

/* Beautiful dynamic gradient drop cap for the first letter of each welcome paragraph */
.gpa-welcome-text::first-letter {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    float: left !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-right: 8px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-readmore {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
    padding: 11px 26px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 20%, transparent) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-readmore:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #1f2937) 30%, transparent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-readmore i {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

.gpa-welcome-readmore:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}

/* B. Quick Portals Section */
.gpa-quick-portals {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-quick-portals::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gpa-quick-portals::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(75px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gpa-portals-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gpa-portal-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    /* Elegant organic curves */
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.gpa-portal-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 223, 126, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 223, 126, 0.25);
}

.gpa-portal-img-wrapper {
    height: 160px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-portal-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .gpa-portal-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gpa-portal-logo-bg {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #ffffff 0%, #f3f6ee 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Emblem / Graphic vector styling */
.library-logo-icon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.85);
    /* Premium blue translucent coat */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.library-logo-icon i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #ff9933;
    /* Gold accent */
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.library-logo-icon span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.library-logo-icon small {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.anti-ragging-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.anti-ragging-box {
    border: 3px solid #dc2626;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #dc2626;
}

.ragging-no {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stop-ragging-text {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
}

/* AICTE Box Emblem */
.aicte-logo-box {
    color: #ea580c;
    text-align: center;
}

.aicte-logo-box .emblem-crest {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.aicte-logo-box .emblem-text-main {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: block;
}

.aicte-logo-box .emblem-text-sub {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
}

/* NBA Ring Emblem */
.nba-logo-box {
    color: #0284c7;
    text-align: center;
}

.nba-ring {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border: 5px solid #0284c7;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 6px;
}

.nba-acronym {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.nba-tagline {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

/* SBTE Seal Emblem */
.sbte-logo-box {
    color: #059669;
    text-align: center;
}

.sbte-seal {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sbte-seal i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.sbte-seal span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sbte-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
}

/* AICTE, NBA, SBTE Micro-animations */
.aicte-logo-box .emblem-crest i,
.nba-ring,
.sbte-seal i {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .aicte-logo-box .emblem-crest i {
    transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.15);
    color: #f97316;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3));
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .nba-ring {
    border-color: #0284c7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(360deg);
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .sbte-seal i {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.15);
    color: #10b981;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35));
}

/* Portal Card Footer */
.gpa-portal-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 0%, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-portal-footer i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .gpa-portal-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 0%, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 100%);
}

.gpa-portal-card:hover .gpa-portal-footer i {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* C. Faculty Members Section */
.gpa-faculty-showcase {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 3%, #ffffff) 0%,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 3%, #ffffff) 100%) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
}

.gpa-faculty-card {
    height: 380px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Glowing Border Wrap on Hover */
.gpa-faculty-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    z-index: 5;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 25%, transparent) !important;
}

/* Image wrapper fills the entire card background */
.gpa-faculty-img-wrapper {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: #1e293b !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center 20% !important;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.02);
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .gpa-faculty-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
    filter: brightness(0.75) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}

/* Cinematic Bottom Gradient Overlay */
.gpa-faculty-gradient-mask {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 0%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) 45%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 80%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 100%) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .gpa-faculty-gradient-mask {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 35%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 75%,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 95%, #0f172a) 100%) !important;
}

/* Elegant CSS Fallback for Missing Avatar */
.gpa-faculty-img-wrapper img::after {
    content: "👤";
    font-size: 80px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Content overlays directly on top of the image */
.gpa-faculty-content-overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .gpa-faculty-content-overlay {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

/* Designation Badge floating on top of name (Hidden as requested) */
.fac-overlay-badge {
    display: none !important; /* Hides the orange designation badge completely */
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .fac-overlay-badge {
    background: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 40%, transparent) !important;
}

/* Faculty Name overlay */
.fac-overlay-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

.fac-overlay-name i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    animation: verifyPulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes verifyPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
    }
}

/* Department Name overlay */
.fac-overlay-dept {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .fac-overlay-dept {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Academic Degree badge */
.fac-overlay-edu {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.fac-overlay-edu i {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .fac-overlay-edu {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* View Profile premium button — always visible */
.gpa-faculty-overlay-link {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 9.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
    padding: 5px 13px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9933 0%, #e07a00 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-overlay-link i {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-card:hover .gpa-faculty-overlay-link {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-overlay-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e07a00 0%, #c96500 100%) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.5) !important;
}

.gpa-faculty-overlay-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* Green Accent Faculty Section Footer Block */
.gpa-meet-faculty-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 80%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933)) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px !important;
    padding: 35px 20px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 25%, transparent) !important;
    z-index: 1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}

/* Luxury glowing mesh ambient backdrops */
.gpa-meet-faculty-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 40%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(40px) !important;
    z-index: -1;
}

.gpa-meet-faculty-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 50%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(50px) !important;
    z-index: -1;
}

.meet-faculty-text {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.btn-view-teachers {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 12px 35px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 30%, transparent) !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.btn-view-teachers i {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-view-teachers:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 35%, transparent) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-view-teachers:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}

.btn-view-teachers:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* 10B. Notices & Important Links Section */
.gpa-notices-links-section {
    background-color: #fafbf7;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.gpa-notice-board-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    /* Theme-cohesive top highlight */
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gpa-notice-tabs {
    display: flex;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 8px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.gpa-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    border: 2px solid transparent !important;
    background: var(--tab-color) !important;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.gpa-tab-btn i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gpa-tab-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tab-color) 35%, transparent) !important;
}

.gpa-tab-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(3deg);
}

.gpa-tab-btn.active {
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 850;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tab-color) 50%, transparent) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.gpa-tab-btn.active i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.gpa-tab-content-wrapper {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-height: 400px;
    position: relative;
}

.gpa-tab-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.notice-list-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.notice-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-list-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(111, 139, 27, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(111, 139, 27, 0.15);
    background: #fafbf9;
}

.notice-item-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 1;
}

.notice-icon-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.notice-list-item:hover .notice-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
}

.notice-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.notice-item-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #2c3e07);
    /* Dynamic dark theme accent */
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.notice-item-title:hover {
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
}

.notice-item-date {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.notice-item-date i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.notice-item-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Pulsing NEW Badge */
@keyframes pulseBadge {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }
}

.notice-new-badge {
    background: #0284c7;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.notice-arrow-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.notice-list-item:hover .notice-arrow-btn {
    background: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Footer and View All Button styling */
.gpa-notice-card-footer {
    padding: 10px 24px 16px 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    /* Pushes the button to the bottom-right corner! */
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.btn-view-all-notices {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 0%, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    padding: 11px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 30%, transparent) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-view-all-notices i {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-view-all-notices:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 45%, transparent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

.btn-view-all-notices:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* Important Links Card */
.gpa-links-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gpa-links-header {
    background: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
}

.gpa-links-header i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffdf7e;
}

.gpa-links-list {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.gpa-link-item {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #556c12);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-radius: 6px !important;
}

.gpa-link-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.gpa-link-item i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gpa-link-item:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 5%, transparent);
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.gpa-link-item:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
}

/* E. Latest Images Section */
.gpa-latest-images {
    background-color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.gallery-icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-gallery-view-all {
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-gallery-view-all:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gpa-gallery-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.gpa-gallery-item {
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.gpa-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gpa-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gpa-gallery-item-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
    padding: 15px 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* F. Placement Partners Section */
.gpa-placement-partners {
    background-color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #556c12);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gpa-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.gpa-partner-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 18px 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 130px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-partner-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gpa-partner-card:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.gpa-partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.gpa-partner-logo {
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.logo-placeholder.blue-tint {
    color: #0284c7;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-placeholder.gold-tint {
    color: #ff9933;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.logo-placeholder.dark-tint {
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.logo-placeholder.red-tint {
    color: #dc2626;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.logo-placeholder.teal-tint {
    color: #0d9488;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.logo-placeholder.orange-tint {
    color: #ea580c;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.logo-placeholder.purple-tint {
    color: #7c3aed;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.gpa-partner-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gpa-partner-card:hover .gpa-partner-name {
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
}

.gpa-partner-name i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-view-partners {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #556c12) !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-view-partners:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* G. Premium Institutional Footer */
.gpa-main-footer {
    background-color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: left !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    /* Locked base font size */
}

.gpa-footer-top {
    background-color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73);
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    /* Compact vertical padding */
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.footer-brand-column {
    text-align: left !important;
}

.footer-logo-wrapper {
    padding: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.footer-logo-wrapper:hover {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    /* Premium brand title size */
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    /* Premium brand subtitle size */
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffdf7e !important;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    /* Balanced, sleek column header size */
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ff9933;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.footer-links-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.footer-link {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.8px !important;
    /* Crisp, perfectly readable links */
    font-weight: 550 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    /* Align icon with the first line of wrapped text! */
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: #ffdf7e !important;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-link i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-top: 2px;
    /* Vertical align with text first line */
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 1;
    color: #ffdf7e;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .footer-nav-column {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        padding-left: 30px !important;
    }
}

.gpa-bottom-bar {
    background-color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    /* Theme Accent separator border */
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    /* Compact copyright bar padding */
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.footer-social-icons .social-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-social-icons .social-icon:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Scroll to top interactive button */
.btn-scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 999;
}

.btn-scroll-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-scroll-top:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b);
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* D. Custom Responsiveness for Custom Sections */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .gpa-portals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .gpa-gallery-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .gpa-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gpa-welcome-heading {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gpa-portals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .gpa-gallery-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .gpa-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .gpa-leader-grid {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .meet-faculty-text {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gpa-portals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gpa-faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gpa-leader-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gpa-gallery-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gpa-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   16. MODERN LUXURY LIGHTBOX MODAL STYLES
   ========================================== */

@keyframes nebulaBreath1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-10%, -10%) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-5%, -5%) scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-10%, -10%) scale(1) rotate(360deg);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
}

@keyframes nebulaBreath2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(10%, 10%) scale(1.1) rotate(360deg);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(5%, 5%) scale(0.9) rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(10%, 10%) scale(1.1) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
}

.gpa-lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 10000;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #060903 0%, #010201 100%);
    /* Deep space backdrop */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

/* Breathing Purple Nebula Gas Cloud - Deep Background Layer */
.gpa-lightbox-modal::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(106, 27, 154, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: nebulaBreath1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* Breathing Cyan Nebula Gas Cloud - Deep Background Layer */
.gpa-lightbox-modal::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: nebulaBreath2 30s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.gpa-lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.gpa-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 300;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 10002;
}


.gpa-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111111;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.gpa-lightbox-content-container {
    max-width: 95%;
    max-height: 92%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.gpa-lightbox-modal.active .gpa-lightbox-content-container {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.gpa-lightbox-media-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}


.gpa-lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    /* Massive, ultra-large display height! */
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none !important;
    /* Completely clean, no direct gold borders */
    outline: none !important;
    /* Completely clean, no trace outlines */
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    /* Standard deep shadow for separation */
    display: block;
    cursor: grab;
    will-change: transform;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    /* Stack cleanly above the glow effect back-flare! */
}

.gpa-lightbox-fallback-badge {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #6f8b1b) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #3e4f0d) 100%);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.gpa-lightbox-fallback-badge span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.gpa-lightbox-caption {
    margin-top: 24px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 8px 32px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    /* Simple clean white capsule border */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Hover Zoom Magnify Overlay Triggers */
.gpa-gallery-item,
.gpa-partner-card {
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.gpa-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.gpa-gallery-item img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gpa-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.gpa-gallery-item-overlay {
    display: none !important;
    /* Completely disabled so no shadow, text, or icons cover the image! */
}

/* Placement Partner hover enhancements */
.gpa-partner-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gpa-partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.18) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   14. PREMIUM EXECUTIVE SUBPAGE LAYOUT SYSTEM
   ========================================== */
.affiliation-container,
.gps-contact-section,
.gps-gallery-content,
.grievance-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
    background-size: 24px 24px !important;
    padding-top: 65px !important;
    padding-bottom: 95px !important;
    min-height: 55vh !important;
    /* Forces layout stretch to keep footer beautifully compact at the bottom */
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-custom {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.breadcrumb-custom a {
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.breadcrumb-custom a:hover {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.breadcrumb-custom span.sep {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.breadcrumb-custom span.curr {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

/* Sidebar Nav Box Executive upgrade */
.sidebar-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.sidebar-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.sidebar-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%) !important;
    padding: 22px 26px !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.sidebar-list a {
    padding: 16px 26px !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    display: block !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.sidebar-list li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.sidebar-list a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0);
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.sidebar-list a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.02) !important;
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    padding-left: 32px !important;
}

.sidebar-list a:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
}

.sidebar-list a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: inset -5px 0 0 var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.sidebar-list a.active::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Premium Content Headers */
.content-header-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 26px 34px !important;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.content-header-box h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    font-size: 32px !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

/* Dynamic Filter Tabs */
.filter-tab {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    padding: 11px 26px !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.filter-tab:hover {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.filter-tab.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.25) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* Dynamic Document list styles */
.doc-item {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 20px 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.doc-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.15) !important;
}

.doc-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.doc-item:hover .doc-title {
    color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.doc-link-wrap {
    background: rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.doc-item:hover .doc-link-wrap {
    background: var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Grievance & Form Card Overhaul */
.grievance-card,
.gps-contact-info-card,
.gps-contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    padding: 45px !important;
}

.gps-contact-input,
.form-control,
.form-select,
textarea {
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.gps-contact-input:focus,
.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.12) !important;
}

.gps-contact-submit,
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    padding: 14px 32px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.gps-contact-submit:hover,
.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.25) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   15. PRINCIPAL MESSAGE EXTREME UPGRADE
   ========================================== */
.principal-photo-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.principal-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.principal-photo-frame {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.regards-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    padding: 25px !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.regards-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
}

.regards-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.regards-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.regards-post {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.btn-view-profile {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73) 0%, var(--theme-primary-dark, #062b54) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-view-profile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(11, 60, 115, 0.25) !important;
}

.message-card-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 45px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.message-content {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.95 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
}

/* =========================================================================
   MOBILE HEADER STYLE-30 ENHANCEMENT & OPTIMIZATION (STUNNING MOBILE VIEW)
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-container.style-30 {
        padding: 24px 16px 28px 16px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .header-container.style-30 {
        order: 1 !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .gpa-main-navbar {
        order: 2 !important;
    }

    .gpa-hero-merged-container .gpa-hero-slider {
        order: 3 !important;
    }

    .content-card-wrapper {
        padding: 18px !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .logo-wrapper {
        width: 74px !important;
        height: 74px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        border: 2.5px solid var(--theme-accent, #ff9933) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-text-container {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-title-main {
        font-size: 1.28rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-title-main span.gpa-highlight-gold {
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 4px !important;
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        font-weight: 850 !important;
    }

    .header-container.style-30 .header-subtitle-school {
        font-size: 0.74rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        max-width: 92% !important;
        margin: 4px auto 0 auto !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        border-radius: 30px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================================
   16. NOTICE, TENDER, PLACEMENT & AWARDS MOBILE PREMIUM OVERHAUL
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* 2x2 Grid for Notice Tabs - highly compact & tap-friendly */
    .gpa-notice-tabs {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding: 8px !important;
        background: #f1f5f9 !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin: 10px !important;
    }

    .gpa-tab-btn {
        padding: 10px 8px !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        flex: none !important;
        /* Disables the desktop flex sizing */
    }

    .gpa-tab-btn.active {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
        border: none !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        background: var(--tab-color) !important;
    }

    /* Content wrapper adjustments for mobile spacing */
    .gpa-tab-content-wrapper {
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    /* Notice item card overhaul on mobile screen width */
    .notice-list-item {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    }

    .notice-list-item:hover {
        transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    }

    .notice-item-left {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .notice-icon-box {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        min-width: 36px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .notice-details {
        gap: 4px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .notice-item-title {
        font-size: 0.86rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .notice-item-date {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        margin-top: 2px !important;
    }

    /* Right column badges & button placement */
    .notice-item-right {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
        padding-top: 8px !important;
        margin-top: 2px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .notice-new-badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        padding: 3px 8px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    }

    .notice-arrow-btn {
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        min-width: 32px !important;
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        /* Pushes to the right end of the line */
    }
}

/* =========================================================================
   17. MOBILE NAVBAR - LEFT ALIGN ALL MENU ITEMS
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #gpaMainNav .navbar-nav {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 6px 0 !important;
    }

    #gpaMainNav .nav-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    #gpaMainNav .nav-link {
        text-align: left !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
    }

    #gpaMainNav .dropdown-menu {
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    #gpaMainNav .dropdown-item {
        text-align: left !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================================
   18. PREMIUM LIGHTBOX CATEGORY BADGE STYLING (GLIGHTBOX)
   ========================================================================= */
.gslide-caption {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border-top: 2.5px solid var(--main-color, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933)) !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 600px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.gslide-title {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    margin: 6px auto !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    animation: gpaLightboxBadgeFloatIn 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) both !important;
}

.gslide-title::before {
    content: "📁" !important;
    margin-right: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--main-color, var(--theme-accent, #ff9933))) !important;
}

@keyframes gpaLightboxBadgeFloatIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.92);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* =========================================================================
   19. DYNAMIC THEME-COLOR OVERRIDES FOR LIGHTBOXES (GLIGHTBOX & CUSTOM)
   ========================================================================= */
.glightbox-container .gslide-description,
.glightbox-container .gdesc-inner,
.glightbox-container .gslide-caption {
    background: var(--main-color, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73)) !important;
}

/* =========================================================================
   20. PREMIUM INTERACTIVE SMARTPHONE SOCIAL MEDIA PREVIEW
   ========================================================================= */
.gpa-phone-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.gpa-phone-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.gpa-phone-modal.active .gpa-phone-modal-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gpa-phone-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: scale(0.85) translateY(50px) rotateX(12deg);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    opacity: 0;
}

.gpa-phone-modal.active .gpa-phone-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotateX(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Highly Detailed Smartphone Frame (iPhone 15 Pro Max style) */
.gpa-smartphone {
    position: relative;
    width: 385px;
    height: 760px;
    background: #090d16;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 12px solid #22252a; /* Metallic bezel frame */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
                0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                inset 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Subtle outer camera bump shadows/highlights */
.gpa-smartphone::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 38px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Dynamic Island */
.gpa-dynamic-island {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 110px;
    height: 28px;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.gpa-dynamic-island:hover {
    width: 140px;
    height: 32px;
}

.gpa-camera {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #0e1e38 20%, #030a1c 80%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.gpa-speaker {
    width: 45px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #111;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Status Bar */
.gpa-phone-status-bar {
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 32px 6px 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 90;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.phone-status-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Inner Screen Content */
.gpa-phone-screen {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 38px;
    margin: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gpa-phone-screen-content {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* hide scrollbars */
}

.gpa-phone-screen-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Loader */
.gpa-phone-loader {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #0f172a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 80;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Home Indicator Bar */
.gpa-phone-home-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 130px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 10px;
    z-index: 100;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Close Button styling on the outside */
.gpa-phone-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -70px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gpa-phone-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--main-color, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73));
    border-color: var(--main-color, var(--theme-primary, #0b3c73));
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gpa-smartphone {
        width: 320px;
        height: 620px;
    }
    .gpa-phone-close-btn {
        top: auto;
        bottom: -70px;
        right: 50%;
        transform: translateX(50%);
    }
    .gpa-phone-close-btn:hover {
        transform: translateX(50%) rotate(90deg);
    }
}

/* APP STYLES INSIDE SMARTPHONE */

/* 1. YOUTUBE APP STYLE MOCKUP */
.yt-app-wrapper {
    background: #0f0f0f;
    color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.yt-header {
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #282828;
}

.yt-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.yt-logo i {
    color: #ff0000;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.yt-video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    background: #000;
}

.yt-video-container iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.yt-video-details {
    padding: 14px;
}

.yt-video-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.yt-video-views {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #aaaaaa;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.yt-channel-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.yt-channel-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.yt-channel-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.yt-channel-name {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.yt-channel-subs {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #aaaaaa;
}

.yt-sub-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.yt-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.yt-action-pill {
    background: #272727;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 2. INSTAGRAM APP STYLE MOCKUP */
.ig-app-wrapper {
    background: #000000;
    color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ig-header {
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
}

.ig-logo {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fdf497 0%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285aeb 90%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ig-profile-header {
    padding: 16px 16px 8px 16px;
}

.ig-profile-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ig-profile-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.ig-profile-avatar {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #000;
}

.ig-stat-col {
    text-align: center;
}

.ig-stat-val {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ig-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #a8a8a8;
}

.ig-profile-bio {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ig-profile-bio-name {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ig-profile-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ig-btn {
    flex: 1;
    background: #1c1c1e;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 7px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ig-btn-primary {
    background: #0095f6;
}

.ig-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
}

.ig-grid-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 100%; /* square ratio */
    background: #111;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ig-grid-item img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ig-grid-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 3. WHATSAPP APP STYLE MOCKUP */
.wa-app-wrapper {
    background: #0b141a;
    color: #e9edef;
    min-height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.wa-header {
    height: 52px;
    background: #202c33;
    padding: 0 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.wa-header i.back {
    color: #8696a0;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.wa-avatar {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
}

.wa-user-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.wa-username {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.wa-status {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #00a884; /* green online indicator */
    font-weight: 500;
}

.wa-chat-area {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.wa-chat-bubble {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 80%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

.wa-bubble-received {
    background: #202c33;
    align-self: flex-start;
    border-top-left-radius: 0;
}

.wa-bubble-sent {
    background: #005c4b;
    align-self: flex-end;
    border-top-right-radius: 0;
}

.wa-bubble-time {
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    color: #8696a0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.wa-input-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 54px;
    background: #202c33;
    padding: 0 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.wa-input-pill {
    flex: 1;
    background: #2a3942;
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 14px;
    color: #8696a0;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.wa-send-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: #00a884;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}