/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS
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:root{
  --navy:#0A1628;
  --navy2:#0F2040;
  /* Primary brand accent (Quest) */
  --blue:#C45A12; /* preserved variable name for minimal code changes */
  --accent:#C45A12;
  --accent-rgb:196,90,18;
  --sky:#FF7A2D;
  --gold:#D4A017;
  --gold-lt:#F5D07A;
  --orange-deep:#C45A12;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --off:#F7F9FC;
  --muted:#6B7A99;
  --border:#E9EEF6;
  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1628 0%,#0F2436 55%,#08131A 100%);
  --font-d:'Sora',sans-serif;
  --font-b:'Inter',sans-serif;
  --r:14px;
  --sh:0 4px 28px rgba(10,22,40,.10);
  --sh-lg:0 12px 48px rgba(10,22,40,.18);
  --nav-h:68px;
  --drawer-w:300px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & BASE
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*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;width:100%;max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden}
body{width:100%;max-width:100%;font-family:var(--font-b);color:var(--navy);background:#fff;line-height:1.65;overflow-x:hidden}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
ul{list-style:none}
button{cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;font-family:inherit}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
input,select,textarea{font-family:var(--font-b)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT HELPERS
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.wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 48px));margin-inline:auto}
.sec{padding:88px 0}
.sec--alt{background:var(--off)}
.sec--dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY SCALE
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.lbl{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)}
.lbl--gold{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.h1{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.1}
.h2{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;color:var(--navy)}
.h3{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,1.6rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
.h4{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
.sec-hd{margin-bottom:52px}
.sec-hd--c{text-align:center}
.sec-hd--c .sub{margin-inline:auto}
.sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;margin-top:10px;max-width:540px;line-height:1.7}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:8px;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;transition:all .22s;white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer}
.btn-primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border:2px solid var(--blue)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#9c410e;border-color:#9c410e;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.35)}
.btn-outline{border:2px solid var(--blue);color:var(--blue);background:transparent}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);border:2px solid var(--gold)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#b8890f;border-color:#b8890f;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.4)}
.btn-ghost{border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.btn-sm{padding:9px 18px;font-size:.8rem}
.tag{display:inline-block;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.08);color:var(--blue)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CARDS
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.card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--sh);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE SIDEBAR OVERLAY
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.overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);z-index:1100;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .3s,visibility .3s;backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.overlay.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   LEFT DRAWER (MOBILE SIDEBAR)
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.drawer{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:var(--drawer-w);
  background:var(--navy);z-index:1200;
  transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow-y:auto;overflow-x:hidden;
}
.drawer.open{transform:translateX(0)}
.drawer-head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.drawer-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:800;font-size:1.2rem;color:#fff}
.drawer-logo-icon{width:34px;height:34px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:7px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-d);flex-shrink:0}
.brand-text{display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1}
.brand-uni{color:#fff}
.brand-quest{color:var(--orange-deep)}
.brand-lockup{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:2px;line-height:1}
.brand-main{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:800;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:.01em}
.brand-sub{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.48em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.brand-divider{width:92px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange-deep),rgba(245,208,122,.66),rgba(255,255,255,0));margin:1px 0}
.brand-tagline{font-family:var(--font-b);font-size:.37em;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.64);white-space:nowrap}
.drawer-close{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;transition:background .2s;flex-shrink:0}
.drawer-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.drawer-nav{flex:1;padding:16px 0}
.drawer-section-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);padding:14px 20px 6px;display:block}
.drawer-link{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:12px 20px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  transition:all .2s;border-left:3px solid transparent;
}
.drawer-link:hover,.drawer-link.active{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-left-color:var(--gold)}
.drawer-link .icon{font-size:1rem;margin-right:10px;width:20px;text-align:center;flex-shrink:0}
.drawer-link .arrow{font-size:.7rem;opacity:.5;transition:transform .2s}
.drawer-sub{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s}
.drawer-sub.open{max-height:2000px}
.drawer-sub-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 20px 9px 50px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);transition:color .2s,background .2s}
.drawer-sub-link:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.drawer-footer{padding:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);flex-shrink:0}
.drawer-cta-btns{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.drawer-cta-btns .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:11px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   TOP NAVBAR
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.navbar{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;width:100%;z-index:1000;
  height:var(--nav-h);background:rgba(10,22,40,.48);
  transform:translateY(0);transition:background .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.navbar.scrolled{background:rgba(10,22,40,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.nav-inner{
  height:var(--nav-h);display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
}
/* Desktop logo */
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:800;font-size:1.45rem;color:#fff;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-icon{width:38px;height:38px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;color:var(--navy);font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0}
/* Desktop links */
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px}
.nav-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;padding:7px 11px;border-radius:6px;transition:all .2s;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
/* Dropdown */
.nav-drop{position:relative}
.nav-drop-menu{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:0;
  background:var(--navy2);border-radius:10px;min-width:220px;
  padding:8px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px);
  transition:all .25s;z-index:200;
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-drop-menu a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 13px;font-size:.8rem;border-radius:6px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.nav-drop-menu a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff}
.country-flag{width:22px;height:16px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.2);flex-shrink:0}
.nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
/* Hamburger */
.hamburger{
  display:none;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  gap:5px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);flex-shrink:0;
}
.hamburger span{
  display:block;width:20px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;
  transition:all .3s;transform-origin:center;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0)}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
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.hero{
  min-height:100vh;background:var(--grad);
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding-top:var(--nav-h);position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
}
.hero-slider{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--grad)}
.hero-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  opacity:0;transform:scale(1.04);
  transition:opacity 1s ease,transform 7s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.hero-slider::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,22,40,.92) 0%,rgba(10,22,40,.78) 45%,rgba(10,22,40,.58) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,22,40,.55) 0%,rgba(10,22,40,.24) 46%,rgba(10,22,40,.7) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-dots{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:24px;z-index:4;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
}
.hero-dot{
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);transition:width .25s,background .25s;
}
.hero-dot.active{width:28px;background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
/* Subtle grid pattern */
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:32px 32px;pointer-events:none;
}
/* Glow orbs */
.hero-orb{position:absolute;z-index:1;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(60px)}
.hero-orb1{width:500px;height:500px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.18);top:-100px;right:-100px}
.hero-orb2{width:350px;height:350px;background:rgba(212,160,23,.12);bottom:-80px;left:5%}

.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:48px;align-items:center;
  width:100%;padding:60px 0;
}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius:30px;padding:6px 16px 6px 8px;margin-bottom:24px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);width:fit-content;
}
.badge-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);animation:pulse 2s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}50%{transform:scale(1.4);opacity:.5}}
.hero-badge span{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);letter-spacing:.05em}
.hero-title{color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-title em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-lt)}
.hero-text{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:32px;max-width:500px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:44px}
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hs-num{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.hs-num sub{font-size:.85rem;vertical-align:baseline;color:var(--gold-lt)}
.hs-lbl{font-size:.74rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.58);margin-top:1px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   WORLD MAP + SVG
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.map-wrap{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center}
.map-container{width:100%;max-width:620px;position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:visible}
.world-map-svg{
  position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:auto;background:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 22px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.28));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.world-map-svg > rect,.world-map-svg > ellipse,.world-map-svg > path:not(.global-route),.world-map-svg > g:not(.flight-plane){display:none}
.world-map-svg > .flight-dot:not(.network-flight),.world-map-svg > .flight-plane:not(.network-flight){display:none}
.premium-world-map{
  display:block;opacity:.78;
  filter:saturate(0) brightness(1.24) contrast(.86) drop-shadow(0 7px 9px rgba(0,0,0,.24));
}
.global-route{
  fill:none;stroke:rgba(245,208,122,.7);stroke-linecap:round;stroke-width:2.2;
  stroke-dasharray:9 14;opacity:.72;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(245,208,122,.34));
}
.global-route.route-soft{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.52);stroke-width:1.9;opacity:.62}
.global-route.route-glow{
  stroke:rgba(245,208,122,.16);stroke-width:9;stroke-dasharray:none;opacity:.62;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(245,208,122,.2));
}

/* SVG pin animations */
@keyframes pin-ring{
  0%{r:8;opacity:.8;stroke-width:2}
  100%{r:22;opacity:0;stroke-width:1}
}
@keyframes arc-draw{
  0%{stroke-dashoffset:400}
  100%{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}
@keyframes float-y{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}
}
.pin-ring1{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite}
.pin-ring2{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite .4s}
.pin-ring3{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite .8s}
.pin-ring4{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite 1.2s}
.pin-ring5{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite 1.6s}
.pin-ring6{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite .6s}
.pin-ring7{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite 1s}
.pin-ring8{animation:pin-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite 2s}

.flight-dot{fill:#f5d07a;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245,208,122,.9))}
.flight-plane{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(245,208,122,.68)) drop-shadow(0 5px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.22))}
.aircraft-trail{fill:none;stroke:url(#aircraftTrail);stroke-width:4.4;stroke-linecap:round;opacity:.78}
.aircraft-body{fill:#f8fbff;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.85);stroke-width:1.2}
.aircraft-wing{fill:#d9e6f5;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.72);stroke-width:.9}
.aircraft-detail{fill:#9fb2c8;opacity:.95}
.aircraft-cockpit{fill:var(--accent);opacity:.72}
.flight-plane.return .aircraft-body{fill:#fff8e4}
.flight-plane.return .aircraft-wing{fill:#ead8a0}
.india-hub{
  fill:#f5d07a;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.95);stroke-width:2.4;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245,208,122,.82)) drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.32));
}

/* Floating info cards */
.map-info-card{
  position:absolute;z-index:20;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-radius:12px;
  padding:11px 14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.28),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  white-space:nowrap;
  animation:float-y 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.map-info-card:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.7s}
.map-info-card:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.4s}
.map-info-card:nth-child(4){animation-delay:2.1s}
.mic-icon{font-size:1.2rem}
.mic-text strong{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);display:block;line-height:1.2}
.mic-text span{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   NEW PARTNER MARQUEE SECTION
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.partner-marquee-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-marquee-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.partner-marquee-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.partner-marquee-title::before,
.partner-marquee-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.partner-marquee-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.partner-marquee-band {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Smooth fade effect on edges */
.partner-marquee-band::before,
.partner-marquee-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 150px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-marquee-band::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, transparent);
}
.partner-marquee-band::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff, transparent);
}

.partner-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: partnerMarqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes partnerMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.partner-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-right: 60px;
}

/* Fixed container size: 180px x 80px */
.partner-logo-container {
  width: 180px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Stylized item matching reference design */
.partner-stylized-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-circle-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-circle-badge.silver {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
  color: #64748b;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
}

.partner-circle-badge.navy {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
}

.partner-name-text {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partner-marquee-group {
    gap: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }
  .partner-name-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .partner-circle-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .partner-logo-container {
    width: 140px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .partner-marquee-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .partner-marquee-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAND
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-band{background:var(--blue);padding:0}
.stats-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.stat-cell{text-align:center;padding:44px 20px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.stat-cell:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat-n{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.stat-n sup{font-size:1.2rem}
.stat-l{font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-top:5px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.about-visual{position:relative}
.about-card-main{
  border-radius:20px;background:var(--grad);
  min-height:420px;padding:36px;display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.about-card-main::before{content:'🌍';font-size:8rem;position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;opacity:.08}
.about-float{
  position:absolute;top:28px;right:-20px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);text-align:center;min-width:110px;
}
.af-num{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue);line-height:1}
.af-lbl{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}
.about-content .lbl{margin-bottom:10px}
.mission-vision{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:28px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.mv-block h4{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px}
.mv-block p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.svc-card{padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;transition:all .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--blue);transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .3s;transform-origin:left}
.svc-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-4px)}
.svc-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-icon{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.06);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:18px;transition:all .3s}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon{background:var(--blue);transform:scale(1.1)}
.svc-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:9px}
.svc-text{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.svc-link{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);margin-top:14px;display:inline-block}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   DESTINATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.dest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.dest-card{border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:210px;cursor:pointer}
.dest-bg{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:18px;position:relative}
.dest-grad{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,22,40,.88) 0%,transparent 60%)}
.dest-flag{font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:4px;display:block;position:relative;z-index:1}
.dest-name{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;color:#fff;position:relative;z-index:1}
.dest-cnt{font-size:.74rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);position:relative;z-index:1}
.dest-hover{
  position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(10,22,40,.72);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;z-index:2;
}
.dest-card:hover .dest-hover{opacity:1}
.dest-hover span{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem}
/* Country gradient themes */
.dest-uk{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#012169,#C8102E)}
.dest-us{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#002868,#BF0A30)}
.dest-ca{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF0000,#cc0000)}
.dest-au{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#003087,#FFCD00)}
.dest-de{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a1a,#DD0000 50%,#FFCE00)}
.dest-nz{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00247D,#CC142B)}
.dest-ie{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#169B62,#FF883E)}
.dest-sg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#EF3340,#cc0020)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   COUNTRY TABS DETAIL
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ctabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.ctab{
  padding:7px 16px;border-radius:30px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;
  font-family:var(--font-d);border:2px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--muted);transition:all .2s;cursor:pointer;background:#fff;
}
.ctab:hover,.ctab.act{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.ctab-pane{display:none;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
.ctab-pane.act{display:grid}
.info-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-top:20px}
.info-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:11px 14px;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.info-row strong{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600}
.info-row span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.uni-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin-top:20px}
.uni-pill{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;
  padding:11px 13px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
  transition:all .2s;cursor:pointer;
}
.uni-pill:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.why-card{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);transition:all .3s}
.why-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.why-icon{width:44px;height:44px;min-width:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.06);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.1rem}
.why-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.why-text{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.timeline-wrap{position:relative}
.timeline-line{
  position:absolute;top:44px;left:calc(100%/14);right:calc(100%/14);
  height:2px;background:var(--border);z-index:0;
}
.timeline-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);
  gap:0;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.tl-step{text-align:center;padding:0 10px}
.tl-num{
  width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;
  border:3px solid var(--border);display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 18px;font-size:1.4rem;
  transition:all .3s;cursor:default;position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.tl-step:hover .tl-num,.tl-step.act .tl-num{
  background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);
  transform:scale(1.12);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.14);
}
.tl-step h4{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px}
.tl-step p{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.prog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.prog-card{padding:26px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;transition:all .3s}
.prog-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.prog-icon{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.prog-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.prog-text{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px}
.program-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:3000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:18px}
.program-modal.open{display:flex}
.program-modal__backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(10,22,40,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.program-modal__dialog{position:relative;width:min(620px,100%);max-height:min(82vh,760px);overflow:auto;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(10,22,40,.32)}
.program-modal__close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;color:var(--navy);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.program-modal__close:hover{background:var(--off);border-color:var(--blue)}
.program-modal__image{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;margin:8px 0 18px;background:var(--off);display:block}
.program-modal__image[hidden]{display:none}
.program-modal__icon{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--off);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.program-modal__description{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin:12px 0 18px}
.program-modal__details{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.75;white-space:pre-line}
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   VISA
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.visa-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.visa-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-top:24px}
.visa-step{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:16px;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--border);transition:all .2s}
.visa-step:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.vs-icon{font-size:1.2rem;margin-top:2px;min-width:24px}
.vs-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:3px}
.vs-text{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.visa-stats-card{background:var(--grad);border-radius:20px;padding:34px}
.visa-bar-row{margin-bottom:18px}
.vbr-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-bottom:7px}
.vbr-track{height:7px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:4px}
.vbr-fill{height:100%;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt))}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   SCHOLARSHIPS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.schol-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.schol-card{padding:26px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;transition:all .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.schol-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:70px;height:70px;background:rgba(212,160,23,.07);border-radius:0 var(--r) 0 100%}
.schol-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(212,160,23,.15);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.schol-amt{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold)}
.schol-name{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin:8px 0 4px}
.schol-ctry{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.schol-text{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px}
.schol-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.stag{font-size:.7rem;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:20px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.06);color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.testi-card{padding:28px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;transition:all .3s}
.testi-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:14px}
.testi-text{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.72;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;padding-left:20px}
.testi-text::before{content:'"';font-size:2.5rem;color:var(--blue);font-family:Georgia,serif;position:absolute;left:0;top:-8px;line-height:1}
.testi-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.t-avatar{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;color:#fff;flex-shrink:0}
.t-name{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem}
.t-meta{font-size:.73rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.success-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:32px}
.sm-cell{padding:20px;border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);text-align:center}
.sm-num{font-family:var(--font-d);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800}
.sm-lbl{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   EVENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.events-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.ev-card{padding:22px;border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);display:flex;gap:16px;transition:all .3s}
.ev-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.ev-date{min-width:52px;text-align:center;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:9px 6px;flex-shrink:0}
.ev-day{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1}
.ev-mon{font-size:.65rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;opacity:.8;margin-top:2px}
.ev-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.ev-meta{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}
.ev-type{display:inline-block;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.08);color:var(--blue);margin-top:7px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:190px;gap:10px}
.g-item{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;position:relative}
.g-item.w2{grid-column:span 2}
.g-inner{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:2.5rem;transition:transform .35s}
.g-img{display:block;object-fit:cover;font-size:0}
.g-ov{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(10,22,40,.75);display:grid;place-items:center;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.g-item:hover .g-inner{transform:scale(1.08)}
.g-item:hover .g-ov{opacity:1}
.g-ov span{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.blog-card{border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;transition:all .3s}
.blog-card:hover{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.blog-thumb{height:170px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:3rem}
.blog-body{padding:20px}
.blog-cat{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:7px}
.blog-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.4}
.blog-excerpt{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px}
.blog-meta{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;gap:12px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s}
.faq-item.op{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.faq-q{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:18px 22px;cursor:pointer;background:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--navy);gap:14px;
}
.faq-q:hover{background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.02)}
.faq-arr{
  width:26px;height:26px;min-width:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--border);display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:.68rem;transition:all .3s;
}
.faq-item.op .faq-arr{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-a{
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .35s ease,padding .3s;
  font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.72;background:#fff;
}
.faq-item.op .faq-a{max-height:260px;padding:0 22px 18px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   DOWNLOADS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.dl-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.dl-card{padding:22px;border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);text-align:center;transition:all .3s;cursor:pointer}
.dl-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.dl-icon{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:11px}
.dl-title{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.84rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.dl-size{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:13px}
.dl-btn{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:4px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.news-card{padding:22px;border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);transition:all .3s}
.news-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--sh);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:44px;align-items:start}
.contact-items{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.ci{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:18px;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.ci-icon{width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.06);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1rem;flex-shrink:0}
.ci-lbl{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.ci-val{font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;margin-top:1px}
.ci-sub{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:1px}
.contact-form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.fg{margin-bottom:16px}
.fl{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:5px;font-family:var(--font-d)}
.fi{
  width:100%;padding:11px 14px;border:2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:8px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--navy);
  background:#fff;transition:border .22s;outline:none;
}
.fi:focus{border-color:var(--blue)}
.fi::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
textarea.fi{resize:vertical;min-height:90px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   APPLICATION FORM
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.apply-steps{display:flex;background:var(--off);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:36px}
.as-step{
  flex:1;padding:14px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  font-family:var(--font-d);color:var(--muted);border-right:1px solid var(--border);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;
}
.as-step:last-child{border-right:none}
.as-step.done{background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.06);color:var(--blue)}
.as-step.act{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.as-num{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.7rem;margin:0 auto 4px}
.apply-form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.apply-form-card .apply-steps{margin-bottom:28px}
.application-step-pane .h4{margin-bottom:20px}
.application-actions{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px}
.application-alert{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;background:#fef3f2;color:#b42318;border:1px solid #fecdca}
.application-alert.success{background:#ecfdf3;color:#027a48;border-color:#abefc6}
.application-help{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin:-8px 0 18px;line-height:1.6}
.application-consent{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:16px}
.application-consent input{margin-top:4px;accent-color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0}
.application-review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px}
.application-review-grid div,.application-review-docs{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;padding:12px;background:var(--off);min-width:0}
.application-review-grid span,.application-review-docs span{display:block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:4px}
.application-review-grid strong{display:block;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--navy);overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.application-review-docs ul{margin:6px 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--navy);font-size:.86rem}
.application-success{text-align:center;padding:24px 8px}
.application-success-icon{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#ecfdf3;color:#027a48;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:900;margin:0 auto 16px}
.application-success p{color:var(--muted);margin:10px auto 0;max-width:560px}
.application-success strong{color:var(--navy)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   STUDENT PORTAL
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.portal-wrap{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto}
.portal-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);padding:38px}
.portal-tabs{display:flex;background:var(--off);border-radius:8px;padding:3px;margin-bottom:22px}
.pt{flex:1;padding:9px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;font-family:var(--font-d);color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.pt.act{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.1)}
.chk-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.chk-row label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BAND
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-band{background:var(--grad);padding:78px 0;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-60%;left:-10%;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);pointer-events:none}
.cta-band::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-60%;right:-5%;width:450px;height:450px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);pointer-events:none}
.cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-band .h2{color:#fff}
.cta-band .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);margin-inline:auto}
.cta-acts{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.dir-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;gap:52px;align-items:center}
.dir-photo{text-align:center}
.dir-avatar{width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);margin:0 auto 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:5rem;border:5px solid var(--gold);overflow:hidden}
.dir-avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.dir-name{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem}
.dir-role{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;margin-top:3px}
.dir-edu{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.dir-quote{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px;border:1px solid var(--border);position:relative;margin-top:24px}
.dir-quote::before{content:'"';font-size:4rem;color:var(--blue);font-family:Georgia,serif;position:absolute;top:10px;left:16px;opacity:.15;line-height:1}
.dir-quote p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.8;font-style:italic;padding-left:12px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer{background:var(--navy);padding:80px 0 0}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:48px;margin-bottom:56px}
.f-brand .nav-logo{margin-bottom:14px;display:inline-flex}
.f-desc{font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:22px}
.f-socials{display:flex;gap:9px}
.f-social{width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:7px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);transition:all .2s;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.f-social:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue)}
.f-col h4{font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:16px}
.f-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.f-links a{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);transition:color .2s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.f-links a:hover{color:#fff}
.f-links a::before{content:'›';color:var(--blue);font-size:.9rem}
.nl-form{display:flex;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);margin-top:8px}
.nl-input{flex:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:none;padding:10px 13px;color:#fff;font-size:.8rem;outline:none}
.nl-input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.nl-btn{padding:10px 16px;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-d);font-weight:700;font-size:.76rem;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s;white-space:nowrap}
.nl-btn:hover{background:#9c410e}
.f-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:22px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.f-copy{font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.38)}
.f-legal{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.f-legal a{font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.38);transition:color .2s}
.f-legal a:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:990;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
  transition:all .3s;text-decoration:none;
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.12);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.65)}
.wa-float svg{width:26px;height:26px;fill:#fff}
.wa-tip{
  position:absolute;right:58px;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);
  font-size:.73rem;font-weight:700;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;
  white-space:nowrap;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s;box-shadow:var(--sh);font-family:var(--font-d);
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-tip{opacity:1}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ani{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.ani.vis{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.ani-l{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.ani-l.vis{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
.ani-r{opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.ani-r.vis{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
.ani-d2{transition-delay:.1s}
.ani-d3{transition-delay:.2s}
.ani-d4{transition-delay:.3s}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .nav-links,.nav-right .btn-outline{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:flex}

  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;padding:50px 0 40px}
  .hero-text,.hero-title{max-width:100%}
  .hero-actions{justify-content:flex-start}
  .map-container{max-width:680px;margin-inline:auto}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(2){right:1%!important}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(3){right:2%!important}

  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-float{right:-10px}
  .dir-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;gap:36px}

  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(3){border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(4){border-right:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}

  .dest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ctab-pane.act{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .services-grid,.why-grid,.prog-grid,.blog-grid,.events-grid,.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .schol-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .dl-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .timeline-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
  .timeline-line{display:none}
  .tl-step:nth-child(n+5){margin-top:0}

  .visa-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .success-metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);grid-auto-rows:170px}
  .g-item.w2{grid-column:span 1}

  .apply-steps{flex-wrap:wrap}
  .as-step{min-width:calc(33.33% - 1px)}

  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:768px){
  :root{--nav-h:60px}
  .sec{padding:60px 0}
  .wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 28px))}
  .h2{font-size:1.65rem}
  .sub{font-size:.92rem}
  .nav-logo{font-size:1.1rem}
  .brand-sub{font-size:.43em;letter-spacing:.13em}
  .brand-divider{width:76px;margin:0}
  .brand-tagline{font-size:.34em;letter-spacing:.02em}
  .drawer-logo{font-size:1.08rem}

  /* Hero */
  .hero{min-height:auto}
  .hero-slider::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,22,40,.9) 0%,rgba(10,22,40,.78) 48%,rgba(10,22,40,.9) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,22,40,.76),rgba(10,22,40,.58));
  }
  .hero-inner{text-align:center;padding:44px 0 58px}
  .hero-badge{margin-inline:auto}
  .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .hero-stats{justify-content:center;gap:20px}
  .hero-map-col{display:flex;width:100%;margin-top:4px}
  .map-container{max-width:560px}
  .map-info-card{padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px;gap:7px}
  .mic-icon{font-size:.95rem}
  .mic-text strong{font-size:.64rem}
  .mic-text span{font-size:.52rem}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(1){top:4%!important;left:1%!important}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(2){top:19%!important;right:1%!important}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(3){bottom:17%!important;right:1%!important}
  .map-info-card:nth-child(4){bottom:4%!important;left:2%!important}
  .hero-dots{bottom:18px}

  /* Director avatar responsive sizes */
  .dir-avatar{width:140px;height:140px}

  /* Drawer fully hidden on desktop, only show hamburger */
  .nav-right .btn{display:none}
  .nav-right .btn-gold{display:inline-flex}

  /* All grids → single col on mobile */
  .about-grid,.dir-grid,.visa-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .services-grid,.dest-grid,.prog-grid,.blog-grid,.events-grid,
  .news-grid,.schol-grid,.testi-grid,.dl-grid,.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  .prog-grid,.blog-grid,.schol-grid,.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .events-grid,.news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .dl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-cell{border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important;border-top:none!important}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(2){border-right:none!important}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(3){border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important}
  .stat-cell:nth-child(4){border-right:none!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important}

  .timeline-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px}

  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .f-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .f-legal{justify-content:center}

  .success-metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-auto-rows:150px}
  .g-item.w2{grid-column:span 2}

  .apply-steps{flex-wrap:wrap}
  .as-step{min-width:50%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
  .application-review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .application-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

  .ctabs{gap:6px}
  .ctab{font-size:.75rem;padding:6px 12px}

  .mission-vision{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-float{right:10px;top:16px}

  .cta-acts{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}

  .contact-form-card,.apply-form-card,.portal-card{padding:22px}

  .wa-float{bottom:20px;right:20px;width:48px;height:48px}
  .wa-float svg{width:23px;height:23px}
}

@media(max-width:420px){
  .wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 22px))}
  .map-info-card{padding:7px 8px}
  .mic-icon{display:none}
  .mic-text strong{font-size:.58rem}
  .mic-text span{display:none}
  .dl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats{gap:14px}
  .hs-num{font-size:1.3rem}
  .dest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ctab{font-size:.75rem;padding:6px 12px}

  .mission-vision{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-float{right:10px;top:16px}

  .cta-acts{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}

  .contact-form-card,.apply-form-card,.portal-card{padding:22px}

  .wa-float{bottom:20px;right:20px;width:48px;height:48px}
  .wa-float svg{width:23px;height:23px}
}

@media(max-width:420px){
  .wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 22px))}
  .map-info-card{padding:7px 8px}
  .mic-icon{display:none}
  .mic-text strong{font-size:.58rem}
  .mic-text span{display:none}
  .dl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats{gap:14px}
  .hs-num{font-size:1.3rem}
  .dest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .dest-card{height:170px}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .dir-avatar{width:110px;height:110px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY MODAL & PREVIEW ENHANCEMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-more-container {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  clear: both !important;
}

.gallery-fs-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 40px var(--wrap-p, 24px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-fs-modal.show {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-fs-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.gallery-fs-title h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-fs-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-fs-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-fs-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.gallery-preview-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10100;
  background: rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-preview-modal.show {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-preview-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 85%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-preview-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.gallery-preview-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-preview-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.gallery-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-nav-btn.prev {
  left: -80px;
}

.gallery-nav-btn.next {
  right: -80px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .gallery-nav-btn.prev {
    left: -10px;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
  }
  .gallery-nav-btn.next {
    right: -10px;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
  }
  .gallery-preview-close {
    top: -50px;
    right: 10px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   MBBS ABROAD MEGA MENU STYLING
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-drop-submenu {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-drop-submenu-trigger {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-drop-submenu-trigger::after {
  content: "▸";
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-left: 8px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.mega-menu-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 100%;
  right: auto;
  padding-left: 14px;
  padding-right: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(-15px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
  z-index: 300;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-drop-submenu:hover > .mega-menu-wrapper {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-menu-content {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(210%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(210%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 560px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  padding: 22px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-country-card {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.mega-country-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.mega-country-flag {
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.mega-country-flag-img {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.mega-country-info {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.mega-country-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.mega-country-unis {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  height: 2.6em !important;
}

.mega-country-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.mega-country-meta span {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Mobile drawer accordion details */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mega-menu-wrapper {
    position: static !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    display: none;
    z-index: 10 !important;
  }
}