/* =========================================================
   PUSHPDEEP GIRLS COLLEGE, KHATEGAON — Design System v2
   Modern, responsive, SEO-friendly
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --navy: #0d2a5c;
  --navy-deep: #081d42;
  --navy-tint: #e8edf5;
  --maroon: #b91c1c;
  --maroon-deep: #8f1414;
  --gold: #c8932e;
  --gold-soft: #f3e2bb;
  --cream: #faf7f0;
  --paper: #fffdf9;
  --ink: #1c1c1c;
  --ink-soft: #4a4a4a;
  --line: #ddd5c2;
  --line-strong: #c7bda3;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --serif: "Source Serif 4", "Georgia", serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --radius: 6px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(13,42,92,.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(13,42,92,.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,42,92,.16);
  --container: 1240px;
  --transition: .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--serif); margin: 0 0 .5em; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  /* Notice ticker jaroori announcements dikhata hai (sirf decoration
     nahi), isliye "Reduce Motion" device settings (kai Android phones
     mein battery-saver ke saath default ON hoti hai) ke bawajood ise
     dheere se chalte rehne dete hain, taaki announcements chhut na jaayein. */
  .notice-scroll {
    animation-duration: 40s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PAGE LOADER
   ========================================================= */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
#page-loader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* FAILSAFE: agar JS kisi wajah se .loaded class add na kar paaye
   (slow network, JS error, older browser), to loader apne aap
   6 second baad hide ho jayega taaki poora page hamesha ke liye
   block na rahe. */
@keyframes forceHideLoader {
  to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
}
#page-loader {
  animation: forceHideLoader 0s 6s forwards;
}
.loader-logo {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,147,46,.4);
  animation: loaderPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-logo img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
@keyframes loaderPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,147,46,.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(200,147,46,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,147,46,0); }
}
.loader-bar-wrap {
  width: 180px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #e8b44a);
  border-radius: 99px;
  animation: loaderProgress 1.2s ease-in-out forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderProgress {
  0% { width: 0; }
  60% { width: 80%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}
.loader-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================================
   SKIP LINK
   ========================================================= */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 16px; z-index: 1000; font-size: 14px;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; top: 8px; }

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
  /* FAILSAFE ONLY: yeh sirf tab kaam karta hai jab JS bilkul chal
     hi na paaye (error/blocked). 12s ka lamba delay isliye rakha
     hai taaki normal scrolling ke dauraan asli scroll-reveal effect
     (jo JS control karta hai) bich mein cut na ho. */
  animation: forceRevealAnim 0s 12s forwards;
}
[data-anim].anim-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@keyframes forceRevealAnim {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
[data-anim="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(-28px); }
[data-anim="fade-left"].anim-in { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(28px); }
[data-anim="fade-right"].anim-in { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-anim="scale"] { transform: scale(.95); }
[data-anim="scale"].anim-in { transform: scale(1); }

/* =========================================================
   UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================= */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #cdd9ec;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.utility-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 7px;
  padding-bottom: 7px;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.utility-left { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.utility-left span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap; }
.utility-left i { color: var(--gold); }
.utility-right { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.utility-right a {
  color: #cdd9ec; font-size: 14px; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); transition: var(--transition);
}
.utility-right a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.utility-right .gallery-link {
  border-radius: var(--radius); width: auto; padding: 0 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .03em; border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.utility-right .gallery-link:hover { color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,42,92,.15);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand img {
  max-width: 200px;
  /* object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2px; */
  display: block;
}
.brand-text { display: none; }

.main-nav { display: flex; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.main-nav > ul { display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: center; }
.main-nav > ul > li { position: relative; }
.main-nav > ul > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 12px 11px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a .chev { font-size: 9px; opacity: .6; transition: .2s; }
.main-nav > ul > li:hover > a { color: var(--maroon); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.main-nav > ul > li:hover > a .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.submenu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: .22s ease;
  padding: 6px 0; z-index: 50;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
}
.main-nav > ul > li:hover .submenu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.submenu li a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: .15s;
}
.submenu li a:hover { background: var(--navy-tint); color: var(--navy); border-left-color: var(--maroon); }

.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ========= BUTTONS ========= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--maroon); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--maroon-deep); border-color: var(--maroon-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(185,28,28,.3); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: #b27d22; border-color: #b27d22; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200,147,46,.3); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 24px; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE NAV
   ========================================================= */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,42,92,.55);
  z-index: 900;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
.mobile-panel {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; height: 100%; width: 86%; max-width: 340px;
  background: var(--paper); padding: 20px; overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  animation: slideIn .25s ease;
}
@keyframes slideIn {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); }
  to { transform: translateX(0); }
}
.mobile-panel-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.mobile-panel-head img { height: 50px; width: 50px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 2px; background: white; }
.mobile-close { font-size: 26px; background: none; border: none; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; }
.mobile-panel details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 4px 0; }
.mobile-panel summary {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); padding: 10px 4px; cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13.5px;
}
.mobile-panel summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.mobile-panel .sub-link { display: block; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.mobile-panel .sub-link:hover { color: var(--maroon); }
.mobile-panel > a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 4px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13.5px;
}
.mobile-apply-btn {
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  border: none !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HEAD
   ========================================================= */
.page-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy) 60%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 54px 0 38px;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px);
}
.page-head .container { position: relative; }
.page-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-head h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.crumbs { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c4d2e8; }
.crumbs a { color: #c4d2e8; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); border-bottom-color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW / SECTION LABELS
   ========================================================= */
.eyebrow-label {
  font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--maroon); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   NOTICE STRIP (marquee)
   ========================================================= */
.notice-strip {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.notice-strip .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 9px 24px; }
.notice-tag {
  background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.notice-track {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.notice-scroll {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #5a4419;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.notice-scroll span { margin-right: 60px; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(200,147,46,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  /* padding: 64px 0 70px; */
  position: relative;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(200,147,46,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(200,147,46,.4);
  color: var(--gold-soft); padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: 44px; line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 560px;
}
.hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; font-family: var(--serif); }
.hero p.lede { color: #cdd9ec; font-size: 17px; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); padding-top: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stat { text-align :center; padding-right: 28px; margin-right: 13px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.hero-stat .num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold); display: block; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11.5px; color: #aebedb; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-frame {
  position: relative; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-frame img { width: 100%; max-height: 510px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-frame .cap {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,29,66,.92), transparent);
  padding: 30px 20px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: #dbe5f4;
}
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -18px; right: -18px; background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep); width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 3px solid var(--paper);
}
.hero-badge .b-num { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; }
.hero-badge .b-lbl { font-size: 8.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* =========================================================
   SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */
section { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 46px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 30px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }

.bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.bg-white { background: var(--white); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #dbe5f4; }
.bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================================
   GRIDS & CARDS
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}
			
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

.card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.card-img { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: .5s ease; }
.card:hover .card-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.card-num {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.card-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card-body h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; }
.card-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--maroon); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px;
}
.card-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.card-link i { font-size: 11px; transition: .2s; }
.card-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================
   WHY US SPLIT
   ========================================================= */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.split-img { position: relative; }
.split-img img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.split-img .frame-line {
  position: absolute; inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius); z-index: -1;
}
.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.checklist li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.checklist li .ico {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy-tint);
  color: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; margin-top: 1px;
}

/* =========================================================
   STAT BAND
   ========================================================= */
.stat-band { background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--white); padding: 0; }
.stat-band .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat-cell { padding: 38px 20px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-cell .num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 38px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; display: block; }
.stat-cell .lbl { font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: #b9c7e2; margin-top: 6px; }

/* =========================================================
  SINGLE BLOG POST
   ========================================================= */
.blog-post-wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:2.2fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:flex-start;}
.blog-post-meta{display:flex; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:22px;}
.blog-post-meta span{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
.blog-post-meta i{color:var(--maroon);}
.blog-post-img{border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.blog-post-img img{width:100%; height:380px; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.blog-post-content{font-size:15.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.85;}
.blog-post-content p{margin-bottom:18px;}
.blog-post-content h2{font-size:21px; color:var(--navy); margin:34px 0 14px;}
.blog-post-tags{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:30px;}
.blog-sidebar{position:sticky; top:90px;}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .blog-post-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-sidebar{position:static;}
  .blog-post-img img{height:240px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================= */
.accordion { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.acc-item { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; }
.acc-item > summary {
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 15.5px;
}
.acc-item > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.acc-item > summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 20px; color: var(--maroon); flex-shrink: 0; transition: .2s; font-family: var(--serif); }
.acc-item[open] > summary::after { content: "–"; }
.acc-item[open] { border-color: var(--gold); }
.acc-body { padding: 0 20px 18px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ========================================================= */
.form-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--navy); }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14.5px; background: var(--cream); transition: .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--navy-tint);
}
.field-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); padding: 0; }
.cta-band .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; padding: 34px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: 22px; max-width: 680px; margin: 0; }
.cta-band .btn-gold { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #b9c7e2; }
.footer-top { padding: 60px 0 36px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-col h2 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin-top: 8px; }
.footer-logo img { max-width: 250px; padding: 10px; background-color: white; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 10px;}
.footer-col p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #a9bbdb; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13.5px; color: #a9bbdb; transition: .2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #a9bbdb; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; width: 14px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #cdd9ec; transition: .2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 18px 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: #8fa3c8; }
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom a { color: #cdd9ec; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================================
   INNER PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================= */
.prose { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.info-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.info-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.info-list li::before {
  content: ""; flex-shrink: 0; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--maroon); margin-top: 7px; border-radius: 1px;
}
.info-list.icon-list li::before { display: none; }
.info-list.icon-list li { align-items: center; }

.doc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.doc-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.doc-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.doc-card .doc-ico {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--navy-tint);
  color: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px;
}
.doc-card .doc-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.doc-card .doc-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }

/* =========================================================
   PERSON / STAFF CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.person-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.person-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 16px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.person-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-deep));
  color: var(--gold-soft); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; }
.person-card h3 { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.person-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--maroon); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; font-weight: 700; }

/* =========================================================
   GALLERY
   ========================================================= */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.gallery-grid .g-item { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.gallery-grid .g-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: .4s; }
.gallery-grid .g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-grid .g-item.placeholder {
  background: var(--navy-tint); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; color: var(--navy); gap: 8px; font-size: 13px;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG CARDS (home page recent-blogs + blog listing page)
   ========================================================= */
.blog-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.blog-card-img{height:190px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.blog-card-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:.4s;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.blog-tag{
  position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; background:var(--maroon); color:var(--white);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:5px 11px; border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.blog-card-body{ padding:20px 22px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
.blog-meta{font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
.blog-meta i{color:var(--gold);}
.blog-card-body h3{font-size:17px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.35;}
.blog-card-body p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; margin-bottom:14px;}
.blog-link{
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--maroon); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-link{color:var(--navy);}
.blog-link i{font-size:11px; transition:.2s;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-link i{transform:translateX(3px);}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
			
			
/* =========================================================
   TIMELINE
   ========================================================= */
.timeline { border-left: 2px solid var(--line-strong); margin-left: 10px; padding-left: 30px; display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.t-item { position: relative; }
.t-item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -39px; top: 2px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--paper); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--navy);
}
.t-item h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.t-item p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   BANNER NOTE
   ========================================================= */
.banner-note {
  background: var(--navy-tint); border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy); display: flex; gap: 12px;
}
.banner-note i { margin-top: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   MAP
   ========================================================= */
.map-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 380px; border: 0; display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   DIRECTOR / PRINCIPAL MESSAGE — Photo + Text Layout
   ========================================================= */
.message-section {
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.message-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.message-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.message-inner.principal,
.message-inner.director {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.message-photo {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-deep));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.message-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
}
.message-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; /* fallback for older Safari/Android without inset support */
  inset: 0;
  gap: 12px;
}
.message-photo-placeholder .avatar-lg {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 3px solid rgba(200,147,46,.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.message-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,29,66,.95) 30%, transparent);
  padding: 28px 22px 18px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.message-photo-overlay .name {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.message-photo-overlay .title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.message-content {
  padding: 34px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.message-content .eyebrow-label { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.message-content h2 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.message-content p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.message-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.message-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: .7;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: .3;
}

/* =========================================================
   TOPPER PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.topper-section { padding: 64px 0; }
.topper-class-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.topper-class-label:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.topper-class-label h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.topper-class-label .line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
}
.topper-class-label .badge {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.topper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.topper-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.topper-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold); }

.topper-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.rank-1 { background: #ffd700; color: #7a5800; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255,215,0,.5); }
.rank-2 { background: #c0c0c0; color: #444; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(192,192,192,.4); }
.rank-3 { background: #cd7f32; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(205,127,50,.4); }

.topper-photo-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-tint), #d9e4f5);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.topper-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}
.topper-photo-placeholder {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-deep));
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 30px;
}
.topper-body { padding: 18px 16px 22px; }
.topper-body h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--navy); }
.topper-body .stream {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.topper-body .marks {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}
.topper-upload-hint {
  background: var(--navy-tint);
  border: 2px dashed var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.topper-upload-hint i { margin-right: 6px; color: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================================
   LAZY LOAD
   ========================================================= */
img[loading="lazy"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s ease;
  /* FAILSAFE ONLY: agar lazy-load JS bilkul fail ho jaaye to hi
     yeh chalega — 12s ka delay taaki normal load timing disturb na ho. */
  animation: forceShowLazyImg 0s 12s forwards;
}
img[loading="lazy"].lazy-loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes forceShowLazyImg {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1080px
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 38px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .person-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .message-inner { grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 900px
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .header-cta .btn-outline { display: none; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .doc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .utility-left span:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .message-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .message-photo { min-height: 260px; }
  .topper-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 640px
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .person-grid, .gallery-grid, .doc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 27px; }
  .hero-grid { padding: 40px 0 50px; }
  .hero-stat { padding-right: 16px; margin-right: 16px; }
  .page-head h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .cta-band .container { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .utility-bar .container { justify-content: center; }
  .utility-left { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .topper-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .message-content { padding: 24px 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .person-grid, .gallery-grid, .doc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand img { max-width: 150px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .topper-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 0; }
  .hero-stat { flex: 1 1 50%; padding: 12px 0; margin: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .hero-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
}