/* ==========================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS:
   01. DESIGN TOKENS, BASE RESET & UTILITIES
   02. TOP UTILITY BAR & SEARCH PILL
   03. BRANDING HEADER & CENTER-SEAL SHELF NAVBAR
   04. HERO SLIDER (DESKTOP & RESPONSIVE RATIO)
   05. QUICK ACCESS PORTALS CAROUSEL
   06. ABOUT & HERITAGE SECTION
   07. VICE CHANCELLOR'S EXECUTIVE DESK
   08. NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
   09. DUAL FEED: ANNOUNCEMENTS & OFFICIAL NOTICES
   10. PHOTO GALLERY & LIGHTBOX MODAL
   11. BULLETIN NOTICEBOARD (CORKBOARD & RETRO PUSH-PINS)
   12. FACULTY & CHANCELLOR DIRECTORY
   13. DEPARTMENTS & DISCIPLINES SHOWCASE
   14. WALL OF FAME SHOWCASE
   15. REACH US & INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP
   16. CORPORATE RECRUITERS SLIDER
   17. MAIN FOOTER & DIRECTORY
   18. SHARED ANIMATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS, BASE RESET & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --primary-color: #0b1e36;       /* Deep Royal Navy */
  --primary-light: #163660;
  --secondary-color: #ea580c;     /* Orange Accent */
  --gold-accent: #d4af37;         /* Metallic Gold */
  --accent-color: #0284c7;        /* Sky Blue */
  --text-main: #1f2937;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --card-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-main: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img:not(.slide-image) {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: min(100% - 2rem, 1280px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.bg-light {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   02. TOP UTILITY BAR & SEARCH PILL
   ========================================================================== */
.top-nav-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #0b2545;
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.top-nav-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-left-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.top-link-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-link-item:hover {
  color: #fdba74;
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.top-link-item:hover .icon-circle {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.top-right-tools {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px 6px 3px 14px;
  width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.top-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  padding: 3px 0;
}

.top-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.top-search-box button {
  border: 1.5px solid #0b2545;
  background: transparent;
  color: #0b2545;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.top-search-box button:hover {
  background: #0b2545;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Top Bar Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .top-nav-bar { padding-inline: 1rem; }
  .top-nav-container, .top-left-links { justify-content: center; }
  .top-nav-container { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-left-links { gap: 0.6rem; }
  .top-link-item { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .top-search-box { width: 170px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-left-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .top-link-item { white-space: normal; }
  .top-right-tools, .top-search-box { width: 100%; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   03. BRANDING HEADER & CENTER-SEAL SHELF NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.sbbsu-header-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.branding-container {
  max-width: 1540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 2.8rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-side { flex: 1; }
.english-side { text-align: left; }
.punjabi-side { text-align: right; }

.center-spacer {
  width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-side h1,
.brand-side h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-side p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.nav-shelf-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.8rem;
}

.nav-shelf-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.shelf-navbar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.nav-wing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.wing-left { margin-right: 70px !important; }
.wing-right {
  margin-left: 200px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.wing-right > .nav-item:first-child {
  margin-left: 20px !important;
}

.center-seal-disc {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 6px;
}

.center-seal-disc img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.6rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.home-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding-inline: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.nav-arrow,
.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  margin-left: 2px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow,
.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.wing-right .dropdown-menu { left: auto; right: 0; }

.mega-menu-2col { width: 580px; gap: 1.2rem; }
.dropdown:hover .mega-menu-2col {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.mega-menu-3col {
  width: 960px;
  left: -120px;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  max-height: 82vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.dropdown:hover .mega-menu-3col {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
}

.dropdown-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.menu-heading {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.sub-inst-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f766e;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu a.sub-link {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-left: 0.95rem;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-menu a.sub-link:hover { padding-left: 1.4rem; }

.dropdown-menu a.highlight-item {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a.highlight-item:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle { display: none; }

/* --- Branding & Navbar Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .shelf-navbar { padding-inline: 0.5rem; overflow: visible; }
  .nav-wing { gap: 0; }
  .wing-left { margin-right: 0 !important; }
  .wing-right { margin-left: 0 !important; }
  .wing-right > .nav-item:first-child { margin-left: 0 !important; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.35rem; }
  .brand-side h1, .brand-side h2 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .center-seal-disc { width: 105px; height: 105px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sbbsu-header-section { padding-bottom: 1rem; }
  .branding-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .english-side, .punjabi-side { text-align: center; }
  .center-spacer { display: none; }
  
  .nav-shelf-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .center-seal-disc {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #0b2545;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .shelf-navbar {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .shelf-navbar.is-open { display: block; }

  .nav-wing, .wing-left, .wing-right {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-item {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }

  .wing-right > .nav-item:first-child {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .home-icon {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .dropdown-menu,
  .mega-menu-2col,
  .mega-menu-3col {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: none; }
  .dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-menu { display: block !important; }
  .dropdown.is-open > .mega-menu-2col,
  .dropdown.is-open > .mega-menu-3col {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   04. HERO SLIDER (DESKTOP & RESPONSIVE RATIO)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER - ZERO BLANK SPACE & PERFECT FRAME FIT
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-slider {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100%;
  /* Banner ka natural aspect-ratio lock kiya taaki khali space na bache */
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  min-height: 440px;
  max-height: 620px;
  height: auto !important; /* Fixed 75vh hata diya taaki blank gaps na bane */
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #061120 !important;
}

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

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  display: block !important;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease-in-out, visibility 0.7s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Image slide frame ke ekdum barabar 100% fill rahegi */
.slide-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.35) 0%, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.78) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-shlok {
  color: #f3e5ab;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.hero-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 70ch;
  white-space: normal;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.1vw, 0.92rem);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-accent, #d4af37);
  color: var(--primary-color, #0b1e36);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0b1e36);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Arrow Controls */
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 99 !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent, #d4af37);
  color: var(--primary-color, #0b1e36);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent, #d4af37);
}

.prev-btn { left: 16px !important; }
.next-btn { right: 16px !important; }

/* Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 25;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--gold-accent, #d4af37);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent, #d4af37);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE (LAPTOPS, TABLETS, PHONES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slider {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .hero-text {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    /* Mobile par ratio thoda square ki taraf taaki text aur image dono ko space mile bina extra blank borders ke */
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 340px;
    max-height: 480px;
  }
  .hero-text {
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .slider-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .prev-btn { left: 8px !important; }
  .next-btn { right: 8px !important; }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slider {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .hero-text {
    padding: 0 1.8rem;
  }
  .hero-shlok {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 3vw, 0.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .hero-buttons .btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .slider-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .prev-btn { left: 5px !important; }
  .next-btn { right: 5px !important; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   05. QUICK ACCESS PORTALS CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-links-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ql-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ql-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ql-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ql-underline {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ql-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ql-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ql-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.ql-prev { left: -18px; }
.ql-next { right: -18px; }

.ql-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.ql-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.ql-card {
  flex: 0 0 170px;
  height: 140px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ql-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.ql-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ql-card:hover i { transform: scale(1.12); }

.ql-card span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Accents */
.ql-c1 i { color: #f59e0b; }
.ql-c2 i { color: #0284c7; }
.ql-c3 i { color: #10b981; }
.ql-c4 i { color: #8b5cf6; }
.ql-c5 i { color: #ef4444; }
.ql-c6 i { color: #06b6d4; }
.ql-c7 i { color: #f97316; }
.ql-c8 i { color: #14b8a6; }
.ql-c9 i { color: #6366f1; }
.ql-c10 i { color: #ec4899; }
.ql-c11 i { color: #84cc16; }
.ql-c12 i { color: #3b82f6; }
.ql-c13 i { color: #eab308; }

/* --- Quick Links Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ql-card { flex: 0 0 145px; height: 130px; padding: 1rem 0.75rem; }
  .ql-card i { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .ql-card span { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .ql-prev { left: 0; }
  .ql-next { right: 0; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   06. ABOUT & HERITAGE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sbbsu-about-section {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sbbsu-header {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.sbbsu-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.sbbsu-interactive-card {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.sbbsu-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.sbbsu-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.sbbsu-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sbbsu-media-col:hover .sbbsu-image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.floating-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-bottom .badge-icon {
  background: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
  width: 100%;
}

.badge-text strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}

.badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sbbsu-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sbbsu-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sbbsu-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.lead-dropcap .drop-letter {
  float: left;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  line-height: 0.85;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-right: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.sbbsu-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.highlight-item i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.highlight-item span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* --- About Section Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sbbsu-interactive-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sbbsu-about-section { padding-inline: 0.75rem; }
  .sbbsu-highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   07. VICE CHANCELLOR'S EXECUTIVE DESK
   ========================================================================== */
.vc-executive-section {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vc-section-header {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.vc-sub-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #0369a1;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}

.vc-luxury-card {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.vc-luxury-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8, transparent);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.vc-profile-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.vc-avatar-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 175px;
  height: 175px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vc-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.vc-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.vc-identity-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vc-rank {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.vc-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vc-quote-icon {
  font-family: "Georgia", serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vc-bio-text .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.vc-signature-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vc-sig-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.vc-sig-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
}

.vc-cv-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.vc-cv-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

/* --- VC Message Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vc-luxury-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .vc-profile-column {
    width: 100%;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vc-signature-area {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .vc-cv-btn {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   08. NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
   ========================================================================== */
.numbers-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.numbers-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.numbers-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.numbers-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.numbers-header .hash { color: var(--secondary-color); }

.numbers-header .orange-bar {
  width: 55px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.numbers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.num-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.num-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.12);
}

.card-top-strip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0c2340 0%, #2563eb 50%, #d4af37 100%);
}

.num-card .icon-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1d4ed8;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.28);
}

.num-card .icon-yellow-grad {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 40%, #eab308 100%) !important;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c2340;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
}

/* --- Numbers Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

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

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


/* ==========================================================================
   09. DUAL FEED: ANNOUNCEMENTS & OFFICIAL NOTICES
   ========================================================================== */
.feeds-notices-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.fn-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.fn-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fn-header {
  background-color: #12285a;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid #e11d48;
}

.fn-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fn-title h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
}

.icon-yellow {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.fn-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fn-body {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  height: 360px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.fn-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
  background-color: #fafbfc;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fn-list-item:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 40, 90, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.badge-calendar {
  width: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.badge-top {
  display: block;
  background-color: #12285a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.badge-bottom {
  display: block;
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 3px 0;
}

.event-badge .badge-bottom i {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.fn-item-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.text-muted {
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.new-burst {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 6px;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.fn-footer {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.fn-action-btn {
  background-color: #12285a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fn-action-btn:hover {
  background-color: #0c1a3b;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 40, 90, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.custom-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.custom-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f8fafc; }
.custom-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* --- Dual Feed Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fn-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .fn-header {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .fn-title h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .fn-badge {
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. PHOTO GALLERY & LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   PHOTO GALLERY & FULL VIEW LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-inner-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Header & Controls --- */
.gallery-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gallery-heading-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b1e36;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.gallery-title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 15%;
  bottom: 15%;
  width: 4px;
  background: #ea580c;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-chip {
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-chip:hover {
  border-color: #0b1e36;
  color: #0b1e36;
}

.filter-chip.active {
  background: #0b1e36;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0b1e36;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.2);
}

.gallery-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.arrow-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1e36;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #0b1e36;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0b1e36;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Cards Scroll Track --- */
.gallery-cards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.2rem 1.6rem 0.2rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.gallery-cards-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.album-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.album-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.14);
}

.album-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.album-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.photo-counter-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-text-overlay {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.category-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #ea580c;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.card-text-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1e36;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.card-text-overlay small {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.album-card:hover .card-text-overlay small {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL LIGHTBOX (FULL PHOTO VIEW - ZERO CROPPING)
   ========================================================================== */
.album-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.album-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex !important;
}

.album-modal-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  max-height: 94vh;
  background: #0b1728;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.modal-top h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-index-counter {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Stage Area (Image Container) */
.modal-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  background: #030712;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Poori Picture Bina Cut Hue Fit Hogi */
.modal-stage img#stageImage {
  max-width: 98% !important;
  max-height: 98% !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important; /* Image crop nahi hogi, poori dikhegi */
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Stage Arrows */
.stage-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 25;
}

.stage-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  border-color: #ea580c;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.stage-nav-btn.prev { left: 16px; }
.stage-nav-btn.next { right: 16px; }

/* Bottom Thumbnails Strip */
.modal-thumbs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #334155 transparent;
  justify-content: center;
}

.thumb-item {
  width: 72px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  opacity: 0.45;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.thumb-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.thumb-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .modal-stage {
    height: 440px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-top-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .album-card {
    flex: 0 0 270px;
  }

  .album-card img {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .modal-stage {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .stage-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .stage-nav-btn.prev { left: 10px; }
  .stage-nav-btn.next { right: 10px; }

  .modal-thumbs {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal-stage {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .album-modal-box {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   11. BULLETIN NOTICEBOARD (CORKBOARD & RETRO PUSH-PINS)
   ========================================================================== */
.noticeboard-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.board-frame {
  background: #c29b62;
  border: 12px solid #5c3a21;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.board-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.board-header h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2b1810;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #5c3a21;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.board-header h2 i {
  color: #dc2626;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

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

.sticky-note {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 2px 2px 24px 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ff4d4d, #990000);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 5;
}

.note-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.sticky-note h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.sticky-note p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #2d3748;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.note-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.note-blue   { background: #dbeafe; transform: rotate(-1.5deg); }
.note-green  { background: #dcfce7; transform: rotate(2deg); }
.note-orange { background: #ffedd5; transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.note-teal   { background: #ccfbf1; transform: rotate(1.2deg); }
.note-yellow { background: #fef08a; transform: rotate(-1deg); }
.note-red    { background: #fee2e2; transform: rotate(2.2deg); }
.note-purple { background: #f3e8ff; transform: rotate(-2.5deg); }
.note-pink   { background: #fce7f3; transform: rotate(1.8deg); }
.note-amber  { background: #fef3c7; transform: rotate(-1.2deg); }

.sticky-note:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.06) translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Noticeboard Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .board-frame { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; border-width: 8px; }
  .board-header h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. FACULTY & CHANCELLOR DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.faculty-inner-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faculty-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faculty-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0f766e;
  background: #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.faculty-header .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faculty-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.chancellor-executive-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.chancellor-executive-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 3rem;
  right: 3rem;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6, transparent);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.chancellor-executive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.chancellor-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.chancellor-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.chancellor-executive-card:hover .chancellor-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.chancellor-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.chancellor-info h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chancellor-info p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.chancellor-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.chancellor-btn:hover {
  background: #0f766e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faculty-grid-three {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.faculty-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-box img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.faculty-role-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.faculty-social-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.faculty-social-overlay a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faculty-social-overlay a:hover {
  background: #0f766e;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faculty-content {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.faculty-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.faculty-dept {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f766e;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.faculty-contact-details {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  min-height: 40px;
}

.faculty-contact-details p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.faculty-contact-details p i {
  color: #0f766e;
  width: 14px;
}

.card-footer-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.profile-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.profile-link:hover { color: #0f766e; }

/* --- Faculty Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .faculty-grid-three { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .chancellor-executive-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faculty-grid-three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .chancellor-media { max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
  .chancellor-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   13. DEPARTMENTS & DISCIPLINES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS SECTION & MULTI-PHOTO MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.dept-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.dept-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.dept-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.dept-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #0c2340;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dept-header .orange-bar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #f26522;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 8px 0 10px 0;
}

.dept-header p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Cards Grid --- */
.dept-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* --- Individual Department Card (Clean Flex Layout) --- */
.dept-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.dept-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Photo Box Frame */
.dept-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1e36;
}

.dept-img-wrap img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.dept-card:hover .dept-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Hover Icon & Hint Overlay */
.dept-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.dept-overlay i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fdba74;
}

.dept-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dept-card:hover .dept-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Bottom Text Details Box */
.dept-info {
  padding: 16px 18px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dept-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dept-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #0b1e36;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.dept-info p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-PHOTO DEPARTMENT MODAL (CLICK HONEY PAR 2-3 PICS DISPLAY)
   ========================================================================== */

.dept-modal {
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.dept-modal.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

.dept-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.dept-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  background: #0b1728;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  max-height: 92vh;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.dept-modal .modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 30;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dept-modal .modal-close:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Stage Frame (Image Box) */
.dept-modal .modal-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  background: #020617;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Full Picture View (Bina Cropping Ke Fit Rahegi) */
.dept-modal .modal-img-box img {
  max-width: 98% !important;
  max-height: 98% !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block;
}

/* Modal Next / Prev Navigation Buttons */
.dept-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dept-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  border-color: #ea580c;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.dept-nav-btn.prev { left: 14px; }
.dept-nav-btn.next { right: 14px; }

/* Image Counter Pill */
.dept-img-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 20;
}

/* Bottom Thumbnail Slider Strip */
.dept-thumbs-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #08101d;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dept-thumb-item {
  width: 65px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.45;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dept-thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.dept-thumb-item.active,
.dept-thumb-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Details Footer in Modal */
.dept-modal .modal-details {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.dept-modal .modal-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.dept-modal .modal-details p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dept-section { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
  .dept-modal .modal-img-box { height: 280px; }
  .dept-thumbs-strip { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dept-modal .modal-img-box { height: 230px; }
  .dept-modal-content { border-radius: 16px; }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   14. WALL OF FAME SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   WALL OF FAME SECTION (CLICKABLE FIX & PREMIUM POLISH)
   ========================================================================== */
.wall-of-fame-section {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: #f1f5f9; /* Modern soft background */
  color: #0f172a;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
}

.fame-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.wall-of-fame-section .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.fame-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #d97706;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.fame-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Card Root - Clickable Enforced */
.fame-grand-card {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid #b45309;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.fame-grand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -5px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.fame-frame-outer {
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
  pointer-events: none; /* Click ko seedha parent card par bhejne ke liye */
}

.fame-frame-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fame-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #020617;
}

.fame-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.fame-grand-card:hover .fame-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Hover Overlay */
.fame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.fame-grand-card:hover .fame-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.zoom-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.fame-grand-card:hover .zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.zoom-hint {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fame-card-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: #111827;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.fame-card-footer h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
}

.fame-card-footer p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN POPUP LIGHTBOX MODAL (WALL OF FAME CLICK RESULT)
   ========================================================================== */
.fame-lightbox {
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important; /* Screen ke sabhi elements ke upar */
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.fame-lightbox.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

.lightbox-dialog {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-dialog img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.close-modal-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  right: 35px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.close-modal-btn:hover {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: #ea580c;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .fame-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .lightbox-dialog img {
    max-height: 70vh;
  }

  .close-modal-btn {
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   15. REACH US & INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP
   ========================================================================== */
.location-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.location-inner-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.location-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.location-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0f766e;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.location-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.location-card-content {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.location-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.location-card h3 i { color: #0f766e; }

.address-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.loc-details p {
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.loc-details p i { width: 18px; color: #0f766e; }

.map-wrapper {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 350px;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.map-wrapper iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* --- Location Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .location-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; }
  .map-wrapper { min-height: 300px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   16. CORPORATE RECRUITERS SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.recruiters-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.recruiters-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.recruiters-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.title-wrap h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c2340;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.orange-underline {
  width: 48px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #f26522;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.rec-arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #374151;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.rec-arrow:hover {
  background: #0c2340;
  border-color: #0c2340;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.recruiters-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 10px 2px 25px 2px;
}
.recruiters-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.rec-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 100px) / 6);
  min-width: 180px;
  height: 120px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
}
.rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.rec-card img {
  max-width: 85%;
  max-height: 55px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(15%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.rec-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.rec-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.placement-btn {
  background-color: #1e3a6a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.placement-btn:hover {
  background-color: #11274c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.45);
}

/* --- Recruiters Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .rec-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 4); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .rec-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 40px) / 3); height: 100px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .rec-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2); min-width: 140px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. MAIN FOOTER & DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-grid-custom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.65fr 1fr 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-subhead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 0.8rem 0;
}

.footer-links-list,
.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a,
.footer-contact-list a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover,
.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-contact-list li > i {
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-lbl {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-val {
  color: #94a3b8;
  white-space: normal;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: #e2e8f0; }

/* --- Footer Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid-custom { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-grid-custom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   18. SHARED ANIMATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */
.card-motion {
  --card-lift: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.card-motion.card-motion-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.card-motion.card-motion-visible:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--card-lift) * -1), 0);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.16) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}