/* =====================================================================
   Burning News — हिंदी न्यूज़ पोर्टल
   Stylesheet — साफ़ और व्यवस्थित (clean & organized)
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* रंग (colors) */
  --red: #c40000;
  --dark-red: #8f0000;
  --blue: #0a3f8b;
  --navy: #111923;
  --yellow: #ffc400;
  --orange: #f59e0b;
  --green: #10843f;

  --text: #1a1a1a;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --line: #e5e7eb;
  --bg: #f4f6fa;
  --card: #ffffff;

  /* टाइपोग्राफी (typography) */
  --font-head: 'Noto Serif Devanagari', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Mukta', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* प्रभाव (effects) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  --shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  --radius: 10px;
  --ease: .25s ease;
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset & Base ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;   /* guard against any stray horizontal scroll on mobile */
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
/* responsive media inside rich content */
iframe, video, embed, object { max-width: 100%; }
table { max-width: 100%; }

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

button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* फोकस की पहुँच (accessibility) */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.container {
  width: min(1340px, 100% - 32px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------- 3. Top Strip ---------- */
.top-strip {
  background: #f0f1f4;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdfe5;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.top-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  gap: 18px;
}

.breaking-label {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 26px 12px 16px;
  margin-left: -16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 92% 0, 100% 50%, 92% 100%, 0 100%);
}

/* एनिमेटेड टिकर (auto-scrolling marquee) */
.ticker {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: ticker-scroll 110s linear infinite;
}

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

.ticker-track span:not(:nth-child(even)) { color: var(--navy); }

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.date-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; }

.date-social a {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #0b4fb3;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform var(--ease), filter var(--ease);
}

.date-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.date-social a:nth-child(3) { background: #111; }
.date-social a:nth-child(4) { background: var(--red); }
.date-social a:nth-child(5) { background: #d62976; }

/* ---------- 4. Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 6px 0 6px;
}

.header-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: max-content 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: none;
  line-height: 0;            /* kill the inline whitespace under the image */
  position: relative;
  perspective: 900px;        /* 3D stage for the logo */
}
/* living flame glow behind the torch mark (fits the "Burning" identity) */
.logo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 30%; top: 2%;
  width: 26%; height: 46%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 150, 20, .70), rgba(255, 60, 0, .28) 45%, rgba(255, 60, 0, 0) 72%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: logo-flame 2.1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes logo-flame {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .45; transform: scale(.88) translateY(2px); }
  45%      { opacity: .95; transform: scale(1.16) translateY(-3px); }
  70%      { opacity: .70; transform: scale(1.02) translateY(0); }
}
.logo-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 116px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .28));
  animation: logo-float3d 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), filter .4s ease;
}
/* gentle 3D float + tilt */
@keyframes logo-float3d {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotateY(-7deg) rotateX(3deg) translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: rotateY(7deg) rotateX(-3deg) translateY(-6px) scale(1.015); }
}
/* hover: pop forward in 3D */
.logo:hover .logo-img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) translateZ(26px) scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .38)) brightness(1.05);
}
.logo:hover::before { animation-duration: 1.1s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logo-img, .logo::before { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .header-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .logo-img { height: 124px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header { padding: 12px 0 10px; }
  .header-grid { gap: 10px; }
  .logo-img { height: 74px; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22)); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .logo-img { height: 64px; } }

.logo-text strong,
.logo-text b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: .9;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.logo-text strong { color: #e40000; }
.logo-text b { color: #111; }

.logo-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.logo-map {
  flex: none;
  width: 82px;
  height: 96px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  clip-path: polygon(34% 0, 70% 12%, 89% 36%, 74% 57%, 92% 100%, 31% 88%, 0 58%, 16% 22%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #d90000;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px #f3a900;
}

.header-ad {
  position: relative;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  /* clean white card with a whisper of warmth */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfe 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e9edf3;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, .20), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
}
/* thin brand accent line along the bottom */
.header-ad::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff7a1a 55%, var(--yellow));
}
/* slow light sweep across the card */
.header-ad::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  animation: adSheen 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes adSheen {
  0%   { left: -140px; }
  55%  { left: 108%; }
  100% { left: 108%; }
}

/* ---- Live broadcast panel — links to Breaking News ---- */
.ad-panel {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: filter .25s ease;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 0% 0%, #e02020 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #b00000 0%, #7c0000 55%, #3f0505 100%);
  /* fade the panel into the white card */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 72%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 72%, transparent 100%);
}
/* halftone newsprint dots */
.ad-panel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .16) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 9px 9px;
  opacity: .55;
}
/* warm glow behind the badge */
.ad-panel::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 190px; height: 190px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 196, 0, .30), transparent 62%);
}

/* expanding broadcast rings */
.ad-rings, .ad-rings::before, .ad-rings::after {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 62px; height: 62px; margin: -31px 0 0 -31px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .40);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: adRing 3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1) infinite;
}
.ad-rings::before, .ad-rings::after { content: ""; margin: -31px 0 0 -31px; }
.ad-rings::before { animation-delay: 1s; }
.ad-rings::after  { animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes adRing {
  0%   { transform: scale(.55); opacity: 0; }
  25%  { opacity: .75; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.1); opacity: 0; }
}

.ad-live {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: #fff; color: #b00000;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 2.4px;
  padding: 6px 15px; border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .25s ease;
}
/* hover / keyboard focus on the whole panel */
.ad-panel:hover { filter: brightness(1.08) saturate(1.05); }
.ad-panel:hover .ad-live {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
}
.ad-panel:hover .ad-247 { color: #fff; }
.ad-panel:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  outline-offset: -3px;
}
.ad-live i {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e21e1e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(226, 30, 30, .7);
  animation: adBlink 1.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes adBlink {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(226, 30, 30, .7); opacity: 1; }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(226, 30, 30, 0); opacity: .65; }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(226, 30, 30, 0); opacity: 1; }
}
.ad-247 {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.ad-247 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--yellow); }

.ad-text {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 18px;
}
.ad-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red); background: rgba(196, 0, 0, .08);
  padding: 3px 11px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ad-text h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 23px;
  line-height: 1.06;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  color: #14213d;
  background: none;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #14213d;   /* override any inherited transparent fill */
  text-shadow: none;
}
.ad-text h2::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 54px; height: 3px; margin: 7px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--yellow));
}
.ad-sub {
  margin-top: 5px; color: #64748b; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .header-ad::before, .ad-rings, .ad-rings::before, .ad-rings::after, .ad-live i {
    animation: none;
  }
  .header-ad::before { display: none; }
}

.ad-cta {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-right: 24px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e, #b00000);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 10px; white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(196, 0, 0, .45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .25s, filter .25s;
}
.ad-cta span { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ad-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(196, 0, 0, .55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .45); filter: brightness(1.04); }
.ad-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- 5. Navigation ---------- */
.main-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c90000, #8d0000);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 54px;
}

/* scrollable links area — keeps home + tools fixed when there are many items */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  height: 54px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.nav-links::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.nav-inner a,
.search-btn {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a { white-space: nowrap; flex: none; }
.home-icon { flex: none; }

.nav-inner a:hover,
.home-icon { background: #0b3c89; }

/* hamburger toggle (mobile only) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 54px;
  border: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* right-aligned tools group (language + search) */
.nav-tools {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.search-btn {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 58px;
}

.search-btn:hover { background: #000; }

/* language selector */
.lang-switch {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  height: 54px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}
.lang-switch .lang-globe { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; }
.lang-switch select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 6px 22px 6px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6'><path d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='white'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 4px center;
}
.lang-switch select:focus { outline: none; }
.lang-switch select option { color: #111; background: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

/* hide Google Translate default banner / chrome */
.goog-te-banner-frame, .goog-te-gadget-icon, .skiptranslate iframe { display: none !important; }
body { top: 0 !important; }
.goog-tooltip, #goog-gt-tt, .goog-te-balloon-frame { display: none !important; }
.goog-text-highlight { background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; }

/* खोज बार (collapsible search) */
.search-bar {
  background: #7a0000;
  padding: 14px 0;
  animation: slide-down .25s ease;
}

.search-bar form { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

.search-bar input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 46px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.search-bar button {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #5a0000;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@keyframes slide-down {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- 6. Page Layout ---------- */
.page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.content-area { min-width: 0; }

/* साझा कार्ड शैली (shared card surface) */
.card,
.widget,
.special-card,
.section-block {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---------- 7. Hero Slider ---------- */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.main-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -22px rgba(8, 15, 40, .62), 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .32);
}

.hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform 6s ease;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .15) 0%, transparent 32%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55) 70%, rgba(6, 10, 24, .92) 100%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(196, 0, 0, .28), transparent 55%);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #8f0000);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(196, 0, 0, .45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
}
.badge::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  animation: badge-pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}

.badge.red { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #8f0000); }

.hero-overlay h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 16px 0 12px;
  max-width: 780px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}

.hero-overlay p {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  max-width: 660px;
  color: #eef1f6;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}

/* staggered content entrance when a slide becomes active */
.hero-slide .hero-overlay > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-overlay > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-overlay > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-overlay > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .22s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-overlay > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .32s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-overlay > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .42s; }

.meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e5e7eb;
}

.meta span { margin: 0 8px; opacity: .7; }

/* तीर बटन (arrows) */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 42%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  background: rgba(20, 24, 40, .35);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.85);
  transition: opacity var(--ease), background var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}

.main-hero:hover .slider-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
.slider-arrow:hover { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.slider-arrow.left { left: 16px; }
.slider-arrow.right { right: 16px; }

/* डॉट्स (dots) */
.dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), width var(--ease);
}

.dots button.is-active { width: 26px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- 8. Hero Side List ---------- */
.hero-side-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mini-news {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 112px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
  border-radius: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .25s;
}
.mini-news:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, .4);
  border-color: #e0e6f0;
}

.mini-img,
.special-img,
.thumb,
.video-img {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: #dcdfe5;
}

.mini-img { height: 100%; min-height: 88px; border-radius: 9px; overflow: hidden; }
.mini-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }

.mini-news h3 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 7px 0 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}

.mini-news:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

.mini-news p,
.special-card p,
.list-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}

.red-bg    { background: #d40000; }
.green-bg  { background: #138a35; }
.purple-bg { background: #7743c5; }
.pink-bg   { background: #cc1682; }

/* ---------- 9. Image Helpers ---------- */
.cm-img          { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541872705-1f73c6400ec9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.cricket-img,
.cricket2-img    { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531415074968-036ba1b575da?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.crime-img       { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1453873531674-2151bcd01707?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.entertainment-img { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1508700115892-45ecd05ae2ad?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.temple-img      { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1609947017136-9daf32a5eb16?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.delhi-img       { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1587474260584-136574528ed5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.world-img       { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521295121783-8a321d551ad2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.market-img,
.stock-img       { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611974789855-9c2a0a7236a3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.farm-small-img  { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1471193945509-9ad0617afabf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.hockey-img      { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517649763962-0c623066013b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=600&q=80'); }
.parliament-img  { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1529107386315-e1a2ed48a620?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.train-img       { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1474487548417-781cb71495f3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.fire-img        { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502067845482-4a7c40fca6c4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.gold-img        { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610375461246-83df859d849d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.rupee-img       { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a, #f59e0b); }
.neeraj-img      { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1461896836934-ffe607ba8211?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.kabaddi-img     { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518611012118-696072aa579a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.bhangra-img     { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504609813442-a8924e83f76e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.food-img        { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546833999-b9f581a1996d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }
.village-img     { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500530855697-b586d89ba3ee?auto=format&fit=crop&w=450&q=80'); }

/* ---------- 10. Section Titles ---------- */
.news-section { margin-top: 30px; }

.section-title,
.section-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-title h2,
.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
}

/* शीर्षक के नीचे लाल रेखा (accent under heading) */
.section-title h2::after,
.section-heading h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -11px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
}

.section-title a,
.section-heading a {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title a:hover,
.section-heading a:hover { color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- 11. Special Cards ---------- */
.special-news-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.special-card {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.special-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.special-img {
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.special-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.34;
  margin: 10px 10px 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.special-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

.cat-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  background: #d40000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.3px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .28s ease, filter .28s ease, letter-spacing .28s ease;
}
/* crisp accent bar on the left for a premium editorial tag */
.cat-label::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55));
  transition: width .28s ease, background .28s ease;
}
/* hover: colour brightens + 3D lift (triggers on the whole card too) */
.cat-label:hover,
.special-card:hover .cat-label,
.cat-lead:hover .cat-label,
.pop3d:hover .cat-label,
.mini-news:hover .cat-label {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.14) saturate(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
}
.special-card:hover .cat-label::before,
.cat-lead:hover .cat-label::before,
.cat-label:hover::before {
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--yellow), #ffb300);
}

.cat-label.blue   { background: #1d4ed8; }
.cat-label.navy   { background: #1e40af; }
.cat-label.green  { background: #138a35; }
.cat-label.orange { background: #ea580c; }
.cat-label.royal  { background: #4338ca; }

.special-card p { margin-left: 10px; }

/* ---------- 12. Banner ---------- */
.banner-report {
  margin: 30px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 50, 120, .92), rgba(0, 80, 150, .78)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1609947017136-9daf32a5eb16?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=85');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 100px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}

.banner-report h2 { font-size: 30px; color: var(--yellow); margin: 0; font-weight: 800; }
.banner-report p  { font-size: 20px; margin: 4px 0 0; font-weight: 600; }

.banner-report button {
  background: #ffd000;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b3c89;
  transition: transform var(--ease), filter var(--ease);
}

.banner-report button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.05); }

/* ---------- 13. Three-column News ---------- */
.two-column-news {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.section-block { padding: 16px; }

.list-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: center;
}

.list-card:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }

.thumb { height: 72px; }

.list-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.34;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}

.list-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

/* ---------- 14. Video Gallery ---------- */
.video-gallery { margin-top: 32px; }

.video-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.video-card h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.34;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.video-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

.video-img {
  height: 108px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
  transition: background var(--ease);
}

.video-card:hover .video-img::after { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); }

.video-img span {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(196, 0, 0, .9);
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.video-card:hover .video-img span { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); }

.video-img b {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- 15. Sidebar ---------- */
.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.widget {
  padding: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.latest-widget h2 {
  margin: -18px -18px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d90000, #a70000);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.latest-widget ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

.latest-widget li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.latest-widget li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.latest-widget b { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
.latest-widget span { font-weight: 600; transition: color var(--ease); }
.latest-widget li:hover span { color: var(--red); }

.red-btn {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d00000, #b00000);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: filter var(--ease);
}

.red-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }

/* मौसम (weather) */
.weather-card { background: #eaf7ff; }
.weather-card h2 { color: var(--blue); margin: 0; font-size: 22px; }
.weather-card p { margin: 4px 0; color: #334155; }

.weather-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.weather-main span { font-size: 56px; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1; }
.weather-main strong { font-size: 42px; font-family: var(--font-head); }

.weather-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #334155;
}

.forecast {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.forecast div {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* न्यूज़लेटर (newsletter) */
.newsletter h2 { color: var(--blue); margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 21px; }
.newsletter p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }

.newsletter input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid #d5d5d5;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.newsletter button {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: filter var(--ease);
}

.newsletter button:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }

.form-msg {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* खेती विज्ञापन (farm ad) — float हटाया, flex से ठीक किया */
.farm-ad {
  min-height: 190px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 100, 50, .95), rgba(27, 150, 50, .62)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1592982537447-7440770cbfc9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=550&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-align: right;
}

.farm-ad h2 { font-size: 25px; margin: 0; font-weight: 800; align-self: stretch; }

.farm-ad p {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #111;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- 16. Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #111b24;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.3fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 30px 0 26px;
}

/* compact 2-column category list */
.footer-cats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  column-gap: 16px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-logo span { display: block; color: #ff1414; }
.footer-brand p { font-weight: 600; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 10px 0 16px; }

.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

.socials a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #1763c8;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.socials a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

.footer-grid h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.footer-brand p { margin: 8px 0 12px; }

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }

.store-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 160px;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #555;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: border-color var(--ease);
}

.store-btn:hover { border-color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
  background: #b00000;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ---------- 17. Scroll-to-Top ---------- */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 60;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  font-size: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}

.scroll-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--dark-red); }

/* ---------- 18. Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .header-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; justify-items: stretch; }
  .header-ad { grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr auto; width: 100%; }
  .page-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .special-news-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .video-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-strip-inner { min-height: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 6px 0; }
  .date-social { display: none; }

  .logo-text strong,
  .logo-text b { font-size: 38px; }

  /* hide the promo banner on phones — show only the logo (desktop keeps it) */
  .header-ad { display: none; }
  .header-grid { justify-items: center; }

  /* mobile hamburger menu */
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; order: 3; margin-left: auto; }
  .nav-tools { order: 2; margin-left: 0; }
  .nav-links {
    order: 4;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 54px;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #b30000, #8d0000);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    transition: max-height .35s ease;
  }
  .nav-links.is-open { max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto; }
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-left: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .main-hero { height: 360px; }
  .hero-overlay h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .hero-side-list { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }

  .special-news-row,
  .two-column-news,
  .video-row,
  .sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .banner-report { flex-direction: column; padding: 22px; text-align: center; }
  .banner-report h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .special-news-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .video-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-overlay h1 { font-size: 22px; }
  .container { width: min(1340px, 100% - 24px); }
  .lang-switch { padding: 0 8px; }
  .lang-switch select { max-width: 82px; }
  .site-header { padding: 14px 0 12px; }
}

/* ---------- Footer: graceful column collapse ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-cats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 20. Dynamic CMS additions ---------- */

/* विज्ञापन स्लॉट (ad slots) */
.ad-row { margin: 24px 0; }
.ad-slot {
  position: relative;
  margin: 18px 0;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 60px;
}
.ad-slot .ad-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ad-slot img { margin: auto; border-radius: 4px; }

/* फ्लैश संदेश (flash messages) */
.flash {
  margin: 14px 0;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.flash.success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; border: 1px solid #86efac; }
.flash.error   { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fca5a5; }

/* ब्रेडक्रंब (breadcrumb) */
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--red); }

/* एकल लेख (single article) */
.article-single { padding: 26px; }
.article-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
/* attractive circular share icons */
.article-share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; margin: 18px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.share-label {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-right: 2px;
}
.article-share .sh {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .28s;
}
.article-share .sh span { position: relative; z-index: 1; line-height: 1; transition: transform .28s; }
/* sheen ring grows on hover */
.article-share .sh::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  transform: scale(0);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.article-share .sh:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22); }
.article-share .sh:hover::after { transform: scale(1.6); }
.article-share .sh:hover span { transform: scale(1.15); }
.article-share .sh:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.98); }
.article-share .fb   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877f2, #0a52c4); }
.article-share .tw   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b2b2b, #000); }
.article-share .wa   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c3e); }
.article-share .tg   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34b7f1, #1c8ec9); }
.article-share .copy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b95a5, #5b6675); font-size: 16px; }
.article-share .copy.copied { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #0e7a37); }
.article-share .copy.copied span::before { content: "✓"; }
.article-share .copy.copied span { font-size: 0; }
.article-share .copy.copied span::before { font-size: 18px; }

.article-figure { margin: 0 0 20px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.article-figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; }

.article-body {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #2a2a2a;
}
.article-body p { margin: 0 0 18px; }
.article-body h2, .article-body h3 { margin: 26px 0 12px; color: #111; }
.article-body img { border-radius: 8px; margin: 16px 0; }
.article-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }

.article-tags { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.article-tags a {
  background: #eef2f7;
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.article-tags a:hover { background: var(--red); color: #fff; }

/* ============ Article reading page (enhanced, magazine) ============ */
.reading-progress { position: sticky; top: 54px; z-index: 40; height: 4px; margin-bottom: -4px; }
.reading-progress span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff5252); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(196,0,0,.5); transition: width .1s linear; }

.article-single { padding: 36px 44px; }
.article-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.article-cat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px; text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;                          /* was inheriting dark body text */
  border-radius: 8px;                   /* less curve, crisper tag */
  padding: 7px 16px;
  gap: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 7px 16px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .40),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .38),
    inset 0 -3px 7px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .25s, filter .25s;
}
/* replace the hero pulsing dot with a glossy 3D sheen over the category colour */
.article-cat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .30), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 52%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .16));
  animation: none;
}
.article-cat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 13px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .48), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}
.article-title { font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.22; margin: 0 0 16px; color: #0f1115; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.4px; }
.article-standfirst { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0 0 22px; font-weight: 500; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow); }

.article-byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.byline-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.byline-avatar img, .ab-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; padding: 3px; }
.byline-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.4; }
.byline-name { font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: #111; }
.byline-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.byline-meta i { font-style: normal; opacity: .5; margin: 0 5px; }
.article-byline .article-share { margin: 0 0 0 auto; }

.article-figure {
  margin: 28px 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* layered shadow for a 3D, lifted look */
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .50), 0 12px 22px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}
.article-figure img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(420px, 72vh, 720px);   /* large, immersive hero */
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.article-figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.article-body {
  font-family: 'Noto Serif Devanagari', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 2.0;
  color: #2a2d34;
  letter-spacing: .1px;
  max-width: 100%;   /* fill the full article column — no empty right gap */
}
.article-body > p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.9; color: #1f2937; font-weight: 500;
}
.article-body p { margin: 0 0 26px; }
/* clean justified alignment (even both edges) for a newspaper look */
.article-body p, .article-body li {
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: none;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.article-body h2 { font-size: 27px; margin: 36px 0 14px; color: #0f1115; font-weight: 800; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 30px 0 12px; color: #0f1115; font-weight: 800; }
.article-body img {
  display: block; margin: 26px auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .48), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}
.article-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-body a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin: 0 0 22px; padding-left: 26px; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-body blockquote { margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 26px; background: #f7f8fb; border-left: 5px solid var(--red); border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; font-size: 21px; font-style: italic; color: #374151; }
.article-body .ad-slot { max-width: 100%; }

.article-tags { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.tags-label { font-weight: 800; color: #111; margin-right: 4px; }

.article-foot-share { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-foot-share > span { font-weight: 800; color: #111; margin-right: 4px; }
.article-foot-share .sh { width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.14); transition: transform .25s; }
.article-foot-share .sh:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.article-foot-share .fb { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1877f2,#0a52c4); }
.article-foot-share .tw { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#2b2b2b,#000); }
.article-foot-share .wa { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#25d366,#128c3e); }
.article-foot-share .tg { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#34b7f1,#1c8ec9); }

.author-box {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 88% 8%, rgba(255, 196, 0, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(65% 75% at 2% 100%, rgba(37, 120, 220, .55), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(196, 0, 0, .18), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1b33 0%, #16315c 58%, #0e58b0 100%);
  background-size: 180% 180%, 200% 200%, 170% 170%, 100% 100%;
  background-position: 88% 8%, 2% 100%, 50% 40%, 0 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 55px -20px rgba(6, 16, 38, .75),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12),
    inset 0 -22px 40px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  animation: ab-aurora 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.author-box:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 36px 64px -22px rgba(6, 16, 38, .8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
/* slowly drifting aurora glows for a living 3D backdrop */
@keyframes ab-aurora {
  0%   { background-position: 88% 8%, 2% 100%, 50% 40%, 0 0; }
  33%  { background-position: 65% 22%, 28% 78%, 38% 60%, 0 0; }
  66%  { background-position: 80% 35%, 12% 88%, 62% 30%, 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 88% 8%, 2% 100%, 50% 40%, 0 0; }
}
/* brand accent edge */
.author-box::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red), #ff7a59); }
/* 3D perspective dot texture that parallax-drifts for depth */
.author-box::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -40% -10%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .07) 1.4px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(120deg, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 45%, transparent 70%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(120deg, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 45%, transparent 70%);
  animation: ab-dots 26s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ab-dots {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(44px, 22px, 0); }
}
.ab-avatar {
  width: 92px; height: 92px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.15), 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  display: block;
  animation: ab-float 6s ease-in-out infinite, ab-glow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ab-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
@keyframes ab-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.15), 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.32); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,196,0,.30), 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.42), 0 0 26px rgba(255,196,0,.25); }
}
/* ============ Floating 3D shape scene (agency-hero style) ============ */
.author-box { perspective: 900px; }
.ab-scene { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; transform-style: preserve-3d; overflow: hidden; }
.ab-shape { position: absolute; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* rotating wireframe cube */
.ab-shape.cube { top: 18%; right: 9%; width: 64px; height: 64px; animation: ab-spin 14s linear infinite; }
.ab-shape.cube i {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 196, 0, .38);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,196,0,.10), rgba(37,120,220,.10));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 18px rgba(255,196,0,.12);
}
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(1) { transform: rotateY(0deg)   translateZ(32px); }
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(2) { transform: rotateY(90deg)  translateZ(32px); }
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(3) { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(32px); }
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(4) { transform: rotateY(270deg) translateZ(32px); }
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(5) { transform: rotateX(90deg)  translateZ(32px); }
.ab-shape.cube i:nth-child(6) { transform: rotateX(-90deg) translateZ(32px); }

/* tilting glow rings */
.ab-shape.ring { border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.ab-shape.ring.r1 { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: -34px; right: 24%; border-color: rgba(37,120,220,.5); animation: ab-tilt 11s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ab-shape.ring.r2 { width: 76px; height: 76px; bottom: -18px; right: 6%; border-color: rgba(255,196,0,.45); animation: ab-tilt 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

/* soft floating glow orbs */
.ab-shape.orb { border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(2px); }
.ab-shape.orb.o1 { width: 90px; height: 90px; bottom: 12%; right: 38%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,196,0,.55), rgba(255,196,0,0) 70%); animation: ab-drift 13s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ab-shape.orb.o2 { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: 30%; right: 30%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(58,140,255,.45), rgba(58,140,255,0) 70%); animation: ab-drift 17s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

/* floating triangle */
.ab-shape.tri { top: 60%; right: 16%; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 22px solid transparent; border-right: 22px solid transparent; border-bottom: 38px solid rgba(196,0,0,.30); animation: ab-spin-y 12s linear infinite; }

@keyframes ab-spin   { from { transform: rotateX(-22deg) rotateY(0deg);   } to { transform: rotateX(-22deg) rotateY(360deg); } }
@keyframes ab-spin-y { from { transform: rotateY(0deg) translateY(0);     } 50% { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateY(-14px); } to { transform: rotateY(360deg) translateY(0); } }
@keyframes ab-tilt   { 0%,100% { transform: rotateX(62deg) rotateZ(0deg); } 50% { transform: rotateX(62deg) rotateZ(180deg); } }
@keyframes ab-drift  { 0%,100% { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); } 50% { transform: translate3d(-26px,-20px,0); } }

@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-shape.cube, .ab-shape.ring.r1, .ab-shape.tri { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .author-box, .author-box::after, .ab-avatar, .ab-shape { animation: none; }
}
.ab-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; padding: 7px; }
.ab-info { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ab-info .ab-label {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffd86b; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.ab-info h4 { margin: 10px 0 3px; font-size: 25px; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.2px; }
.ab-role { display: block; color: #ffd86b; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-bio { margin: 0 0 16px; color: #cdd9ee; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 100%; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.ab-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ab-follow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9fb3d4; }
.ab-socials { display: flex; gap: 9px; }
.ab-soc {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transition: transform .2s, background .2s;
}
.ab-soc:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-soc.fb:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.ab-soc.tw:hover { background: #000; }
.ab-soc.yt:hover { background: #ff0000; }
.ab-soc.ig:hover { background: #d62976; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .author-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; } .ab-socials { justify-content: center; } }

/* ---- professional share buttons (byline + footer) ---- */
.article-share, .article-foot-share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-share .sh,
.article-foot-share .sh {
  position: relative; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .25s, filter .25s;
}
.article-share .sh svg, .article-foot-share .sh svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: transform .25s; }
/* glossy sheen sweep on hover */
.article-share .sh::before, .article-foot-share .sh::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.30), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s;
}
.article-share .sh::after, .article-foot-share .sh::after { display: none; }
.article-share .sh:hover, .article-foot-share .sh:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 13px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24); filter: brightness(1.07);
}
.article-share .sh:hover::before, .article-foot-share .sh:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.article-share .sh:hover svg, .article-foot-share .sh:hover svg { transform: scale(1.12); }
.article-share .sh:active, .article-foot-share .sh:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.97); }
.article-share .fb, .article-foot-share .fb { background: #1877f2; }
.article-share .tw, .article-foot-share .tw { background: #0f1419; }
.article-share .wa, .article-foot-share .wa { background: #25d366; }
.article-share .tg, .article-foot-share .tg { background: #229ed9; }
.article-share .li, .article-foot-share .li { background: #0a66c2; }
.article-share .em, .article-foot-share .em { background: #ea4335; }
.article-share .copy, .article-foot-share .copy { background: #475569; }
.article-share .copy.copied, .article-foot-share .copy.copied { background: var(--green); }
.article-share .copy.copied svg, .article-foot-share .copy.copied svg { display: none; }
.article-share .copy.copied::after, .article-foot-share .copy.copied::after {
  content: "✓"; display: grid; place-items: center; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  color: #fff; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
}

/* the footer "Share this story" block — a polished panel */
.article-foot-share {
  margin-top: 30px; padding: 18px 20px; gap: 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, #f1f5fb);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 #fff, 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
}
.article-foot-share > span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a; margin-right: 4px; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.article-foot-share > span::before {
  content: "🔗"; font-size: 16px; filter: grayscale(.2);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .article-foot-share { padding: 16px; justify-content: center; }
  .article-foot-share > span { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin: 0 0 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-single { padding: 22px 16px; }
  .article-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .article-standfirst { font-size: 16px; }
  .article-body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; }
  .article-body > p:first-of-type { font-size: 18px; }
  .article-byline .article-share { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
  .article-figure img { height: clamp(220px, 46vh, 340px); }
  .article-body p, .article-body li { text-align: left; }   /* justify looks ragged on narrow screens */
}

/* ============ Article sidebar (professional) ============ */
.aside-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* base card */
.side-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid #eaeef4;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .16), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.side-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, .28), 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
}
.side-card-head {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, #f3f6fb);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeef4;
}
/* thin brand accent line under every header */
.side-card-head::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), #ff7a1a 55%, var(--yellow));
  opacity: .9;
}
.side-card-head .sh-ico {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 17px; line-height: 1;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf2;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}
.side-card-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; letter-spacing: -.2px; }
/* brand-icon chips (e.g. Facebook) */
.side-card-head .sh-ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; display: block; }
.side-card-head .fb-ico svg { fill: #1877f2; }

/* ============ Sidebar: Live TV / Subscribe ============ */
.tv-card { overflow: hidden; }

/* --- tabs --- */
.tv-tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; background: #eef1f6; }
.tv-tab {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px;
  border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 15px 10px;
  font: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2px;
  color: #64748b; background: #eef1f6;
  transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.tv-tab svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; }
.tv-tab:hover { color: #14213d; }
.tv-tab.active { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2570f, #e03e00); }
.tv-tab.active:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e, #b00000); }
/* white notch under the active tab */
.tv-tab.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -1px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--card);
}
.tv-tab:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--yellow); outline-offset: -3px; }
/* pulsing dot on the Live tab */
.tv-dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
  background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
}
.tv-tab.active .tv-dot { animation: tvPulse 1.6s ease-out infinite; }
.tv-tab:not(.active) .tv-dot { background: #e21e1e; }
@keyframes tvPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}

.tv-pane { padding: 14px; display: none; }
.tv-pane.active { display: block; }

/* --- Live TV: click-to-play poster --- */
.tv-player {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 20% 0%, #e02020 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #a60000 0%, #6d0000 55%, #300404 100%);
}
.tv-player::before {   /* halftone texture, echoes the header banner */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 9px 9px;
  opacity: .5;
}
.tv-player iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.tv-player.playing { cursor: default; background: #000; }

.tv-play {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.tv-player:hover .tv-play { transform: scale(1.08); }
.tv-triangle {
  width: 0; height: 0; margin-left: 4px;
  border-left: 17px solid #c40000;
  border-top: 10px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
}
/* broadcast rings radiating from the play button */
.tv-rings, .tv-rings::before {
  position: absolute; inset: -8px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: tvRing 2.6s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1) infinite;
}
.tv-rings::before { content: ""; inset: -1px; animation-delay: 1.3s; }
@keyframes tvRing {
  0%   { transform: scale(.85); opacity: 0; }
  25%  { opacity: .8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.9); opacity: 0; }
}

.tv-onair {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1; top: 10px; left: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: #fff; color: #b00000;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.tv-onair i {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e21e1e;
  animation: tvBlink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tvBlink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .25; } }
.tv-caption {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.tv-player.playing .tv-onair,
.tv-player.playing .tv-caption { display: none; }
.tv-empty { margin: 0; padding: 26px 10px; text-align: center; color: #94a3b8; font-size: 13px; }

.tv-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 12px; padding: 11px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff5f5; color: #b00000;
  border: 1px solid #f6d5d5;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.tv-cta span { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.tv-cta:hover { background: #b00000; color: #fff; border-color: #b00000; }
.tv-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --- Subscribe pane --- */
.tv-sub-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tv-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e, #b00000);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(176, 0, 0, .55);
}
.tv-avatar svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: #fff; }
.tv-sub-head b { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: #14213d; }
.tv-sub-head small { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: #64748b; margin-top: 2px; }

.tv-sub-btn {
  display: block; text-align: center;
  padding: 12px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e, #b00000);
  color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .3px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(196, 0, 0, .6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
}
.tv-sub-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -8px rgba(196, 0, 0, .65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.tv-vids { margin-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef1f6; padding-top: 12px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.tv-vid { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; border-radius: 8px; padding: 4px; transition: background .18s ease; }
.tv-vid:hover { background: #f6f8fc; }
.tv-thumb { position: relative; flex: none; width: 96px; height: 54px; border-radius: 7px; overflow: hidden; background: #e2e8f0; }
.tv-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.tv-thumb i {   /* small play glyph over the thumbnail */
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 11px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  border-top: 7px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 7px solid transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6));
}
.tv-vtitle {
  font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: #1f2937;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.tv-vid:hover .tv-vtitle { color: var(--red); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tv-dot, .tv-rings, .tv-rings::before, .tv-onair i { animation: none; }
}

/* sidebar ad wrapper — let the aside gap handle spacing */
.side-ad .ad-slot { margin: 0; }

/* top-bar ad (above breaking ticker) */
.topbar-ad { background: #f0f1f4; border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdfe5; padding: 8px 0; text-align: center; }
.topbar-ad .ad-slot { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 970px; border: 0; background: transparent; padding: 0; min-height: 0; }
.topbar-ad .ad-slot .ad-tag { display: none; }
.topbar-ad img { margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 6px; }
.topbar-ad.above-hero { background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 18px 0 4px; }

/* admin-managed header banner */
.header-ad-custom {
  min-height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.header-ad-custom .ad-slot { margin: 0; width: 100%; }

/* sticky bottom ad bar */
.sticky-ad {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 70;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
  padding: 10px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.sticky-ad .ad-slot { margin: 0 auto; display: inline-block; min-height: 0; }
.sticky-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.sticky-close:hover { background: var(--red); }
/* keep the back-to-top button above the sticky bar (only when present) */
body.has-sticky-ad .scroll-top { bottom: 96px; }

/* Follow card */
.follow-card .follow-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f3d, #1d3a73);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.follow-card .follow-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; }
.follow-card .follow-head p { margin: 5px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #c7d2e8; }
.follow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px;
}
.follow-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, filter .2s;
}
.follow-btn .fi {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; flex: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  border-radius: 7px; font-size: 14px;
}
.follow-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18); filter: brightness(1.05); }
.follow-btn.fb { background: #1877f2; }
.follow-btn.tw { background: #111; }
.follow-btn.yt { background: #ff0000; }
.follow-btn.ig { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833ab4, #fd1d1d, #fcb045); }

/* Trending list (ranked) */
.trending-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 6px 0; counter-reset: t; }
.trending-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.trending-list li:hover { background: #fafbfc; }
.trending-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.trending-list .rank {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px;
  background: #eef2f7; color: #94a3b8;
}
.trending-list .rank-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c40000, #8f0000); color: #fff; }
.trending-list .rank-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); color: #fff; }
.trending-list .rank-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8); color: #fff; }
.trending-list h4 {
  margin: 0 0 3px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937; transition: color var(--ease);
}
.trending-list li:hover h4 { color: var(--red); }
.trending-list .t-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }

/* Facebook page card */
.fb-card .fb-embed { padding: 10px; }
.fb-card .fb-embed iframe { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; }

/* Latest News card */
.latest-card .latest-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.latest-item {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 11px 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.latest-item:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.latest-item:hover { background: #fafbfc; }
.lt-time {
  flex: none; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d40000, #8f0000);
  padding: 3px 7px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 1px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.lt-title {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; color: #1f2937;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.latest-item:hover .lt-title { color: var(--red); }
.side-more {
  display: block; text-align: center; padding: 11px;
  background: #f7f8fb; color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.side-more:hover { background: #fef2f2; }

/* Newsletter card */
.newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #c40000, #7a0000);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 0;
}
.newsletter-card .nl-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: 0 auto 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  border-radius: 50%; font-size: 24px;
}
.newsletter-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; }
.newsletter-card p { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #ffd9d9; }
.newsletter-card input {
  width: 100%; height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter-card button {
  width: 100%; height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: 9px;
  background: #ffd000; color: #5a0000; font-weight: 800; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s, filter .2s;
}
.newsletter-card button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.04); }

/* Topics chips */
.topic-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; }
.topic-chips a {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--chip, #c40000);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--chip, #c40000) 10%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--chip, #c40000) 25%, #fff);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.topic-chips a:hover { background: var(--chip, #c40000); color: #fff; border-color: var(--chip, #c40000); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .aside-sticky { position: static; }
  .article-aside { display: block; }       /* override base 2-col sidebar grid */
}

/* आर्काइव/सर्च ग्रिड (archive & search grid) */
.archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.archive-grid .special-card { padding-bottom: 14px; }
.archive-grid .special-card h3 { margin: 12px 12px 6px; }
.archive-grid .special-card p { margin-left: 12px; }

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
}
.pagination a,
.pagination span {
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #1f2937;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.pagination a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(196, 0, 0, .16);
}
/* current page */
.pagination .active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d40000, #8f0000);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(196, 0, 0, .35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
/* prev / next pills */
.pagination .pg-arrow {
  padding: 0 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: #0f1f3d;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.pagination .pg-arrow:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--red);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(196, 0, 0, .25);
}
.pagination .pg-prev { margin-right: 4px; }
.pagination .pg-next { margin-left: 4px; }

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .pagination a, .pagination span { min-width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 14px; }
  .pagination .pg-arrow { padding: 0 12px; }
}

.search-page-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.search-page-form input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid #d5d5d5;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.search-page-form button {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* टिप्पणियाँ (comments) */
.comments-section { padding: 26px; margin-top: 22px; }
.comments-title { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 18px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--yellow); }
.comment-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.comment { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.c-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.c-body { background: #f7f8fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; }
.c-body p { margin: 6px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.muted-time { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }
.comment-form { background: #f7f8fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; }
.comment-form h3 { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 18px; }
.comment-form .cf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid #d5d5d5; border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 11px 13px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;
}
.comment-form textarea { resize: vertical; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.btn-submit {
  background: var(--red); color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px; font-weight: 800; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;
  transition: filter var(--ease);
}
.btn-submit:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .comment-form .cf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .archive-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .archive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .article-body { font-size: 17px; }
}

/* ============ Live widgets: Weather + Sports ============ */
.weather-live {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2980d9 0%, #1a5fb4 55%, #0b3c89 100%);
  padding: 18px;
  border: 0;
}
.weather-live.night { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 60%, #020617 100%); }
.wl-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.wl-city { font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; }
.wl-cond { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-top: 2px; }
.wl-live {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: #ff3b3b; color: #fff; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
  animation: wl-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wl-pulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,59,59,.6); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,59,59,0); } }
.wl-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0 10px; }
.wl-emoji { font-size: 50px; line-height: 1; }
.wl-temp { font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.wl-temp span { font-size: 22px; vertical-align: super; opacity: .8; }
.wl-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); padding: 10px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.wl-forecast { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; }
.wl-forecast > div {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 9px 4px; text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; align-items: center;
}
.wl-forecast b { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
.wl-fi { font-size: 18px; }
.wl-forecast i { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.wl-foot { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-align: center; }

/* live sports / cricket */
.sports-live { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a7d33, #064d20);
  color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px;
}
.sl-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; flex: 1; }
.sl-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff3b3b; animation: wl-pulse 1.4s infinite; }
.sl-tag { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-default { padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center; }
.sl-ball { font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-default p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.sl-btn {
  display: inline-block; background: #0a7d33; color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800; padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 9px;
  transition: filter var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.sl-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sl-embed { padding: 12px; }
.sl-embed iframe { width: 100%; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; }

/* live cricket match rows (compact) */
.sl-matches { padding: 2px 0; }
.sl-match { padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sl-match:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.sl-league {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .3px;
  margin-bottom: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.sl-badge { font-size: 8px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .5px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 20px; color: #fff; }
.sl-badge.live { background: #ff3b3b; animation: wl-pulse 1.5s infinite; }
.sl-badge.result { background: #64748b; }
.sl-badge.upcoming { background: #0a7d33; }
.sl-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 1px 0; }
.sl-team { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: #1f2937; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.sl-score { font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: #0f1115; font-family: var(--font-head); flex: none; }
.sl-note { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-more {
  display: block; text-align: center; padding: 9px;
  background: #f7f8fb; color: #0a7d33; font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sl-more:hover { background: #ecfdf3; }

/* ============ Static pages (About / Contact / Privacy / Disclaimer) ============ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f3d 0%, #1d3a73 55%, #0b4ea2 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 34px 0 58px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px; top: -60px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,196,0,.25), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.page-crumb { color: #b9c7e6; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-crumb a { color: #fff; }
.page-crumb a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.page-hero-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; flex: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 28px; color: #ffd86b; line-height: 1;
  /* elegant frosted-glass badge on the navy hero */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .26);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.page-hero-inner:hover .page-hero-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4), 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.page-hero h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.page-hero-sub { margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 760px; color: #d4def0; font-size: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-wrap { padding: 30px 0 10px; }
.page-body {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: -50px auto 0;          /* lift the card over the hero */
  padding: 40px 46px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* prose typography for page content */
.prose { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; color: #2b2f36; }
.prose > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose p { margin: 0 0 18px; }
.prose h2 {
  font-size: 25px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115;
  margin: 32px 0 14px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); position: relative;
}
.prose h2::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 56px; height: 2px; background: var(--red); }
.prose h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; margin: 26px 0 10px; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 18px; padding-left: 24px; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.prose a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.prose blockquote {
  margin: 22px 0; padding: 16px 22px;
  background: #f7f8fb; border-left: 5px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; color: #374151;
}
.prose strong { color: #0f1115; }

/* contact info cards */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 30px 0 4px;
}
.contact-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fbfcfe;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-card .cc-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: 0 auto 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; font-size: 24px;
}
.contact-card h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; color: #0f1115; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; word-break: break-word; }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.cc-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.cc-socials a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #0b4ea2; color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.cc-socials a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* contact form */
.contact-form { margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-form .cf-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.cf-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cf-field label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #0f1115; }
.cf-field input, .cf-field textarea {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 12px 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; background: #fff;
}
.cf-field input:focus, .cf-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 78, 162, .15);
}
.cf-submit {
  background: var(--red); color: #fff; border: 0;
  padding: 13px 32px; border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: filter var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.cf-submit:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
  .page-hero-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 24px; }
  .page-body { padding: 26px 22px; margin-top: -40px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form .cf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ About — landing page ============ */
.about-page { padding: 0 0 60px; }
.ab-kick {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(196, 0, 0, .08); padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ab-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ab-head h2, .about-who h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); font-weight: 900; color: #0f1115; letter-spacing: -.4px; margin: 0; }

/* stats band — one unified panel overlapping the hero (no gaps → no colour bleed) */
.about-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
  margin: -34px 0 48px; position: relative; z-index: 3;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eaeef4; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -22px rgba(15, 23, 42, .40), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
}
.ab-stat {
  padding: 24px 16px 22px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef1f6;
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.ab-stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ab-stat:hover { background: #f9fbfe; }
.ab-num {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1.25; padding: 2px 0;   /* avoid clipping the serif glyph tops */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e 0%, #b00000 40%, #0a3f8b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ab-lbl { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #64748b; letter-spacing: .4px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* who we are */
.about-who { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 44px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.about-who h2 { line-height: 1.2; }
.aw-body { color: #3f4756; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 18px; }
.aw-body p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
/* systematic heading hierarchy for admin-written content */
.aw-body h2 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; letter-spacing: -.2px; margin: 30px 0 12px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eef1f6; }
.aw-body h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; margin: 24px 0 10px; }
.aw-body ul, .aw-body ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; }
.aw-body li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.aw-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.aw-body a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.aw-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.ab-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 10px; transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, filter .25s;
}
.ab-btn.primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e21e1e, #a90000); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(196, 0, 0, .5); }
.ab-btn.primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(196, 0, 0, .6); filter: brightness(1.05); }
.ab-btn.ghost { background: #fff; color: #0f1115; border: 1.5px solid #e2e7f0; }
.ab-btn.ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }
.aw-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1b33, #12315c 60%, #0a3f8b);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 26px; color: #fff; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -20px rgba(8, 15, 40, .6);
  position: sticky; top: 84px;
}
.aw-card img { width: 150px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 8px; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px; }
.aw-tag { font-style: italic; color: #ffd86b; font-weight: 600; margin: 6px 0 18px; font-size: 15px; }
.aw-facts { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.aw-facts li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #dbe6f7; font-weight: 600; }
.aw-facts li span { font-size: 17px; }

/* what we cover */
.about-cover { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.cover-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.cover-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #eaeef4; border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 11px 20px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: #1f2937;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18);
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.cover-chip .cc-dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 18%, #fff); }
.cover-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--c); color: var(--c); box-shadow: 0 14px 24px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 55%, transparent); }

/* mission / vision / values */
.about-values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.val-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eaeef4; border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, .22);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .3s;
}
.val-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 46px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, .34); }
.val-ico { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 27px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); }
.val-card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; }
.val-card p { margin: 0; color: #556; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 15px; }

/* why us */
.about-why { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.why-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 26px 16px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, #f3f6fb); border: 1px solid #eaeef4;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.why-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -18px rgba(15, 23, 42, .3); }
.why-ico { font-size: 34px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-item h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; }
.why-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: #64748b; line-height: 1.6; }

/* CTA */
.about-cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; color: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px; padding: 48px 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 120% at 85% 10%, rgba(255, 196, 0, .22), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, #a90000, #7a0000 55%, #4a0000);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(120, 0, 0, .65);
}
.about-cta h2 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 34px); font-weight: 900; }
.about-cta p { margin: 0 0 22px; color: #ffdada; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.about-cta .ab-btn.primary { background: #fff; color: #a90000; }
.about-cta .ab-btn.ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); }
.about-cta .ab-btn.ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-values, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-who { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aw-card { position: static; max-width: 460px; margin: 4px auto 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; margin-top: -32px; }
  .ab-stat { border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6; }
  .ab-stat:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .ab-stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-bottom: 0; }
  .about-values, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab-num { font-size: 25px; }
}

/* ============ Legal / policy pages ============ */
.legal-page { padding: 34px 0 60px; }
.legal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }

.legal-doc {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eaeef4; border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -22px rgba(15, 23, 42, .22);
}
.legal-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 18px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6;
}
.legal-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red); background: rgba(196, 0, 0, .08); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.legal-updated { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #94a3b8; }
.legal-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, #f4f7fb);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 16px 20px; color: #47506a; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.legal-body { color: #3f4756; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.95; }
.legal-body p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.legal-body h2, .legal-body h3 { color: #0f1115; font-weight: 800; margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.legal-body h2 { font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eef1f6; }
.legal-body h3 { font-size: 18px; }
.legal-body ul, .legal-body ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; }
.legal-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.legal-body a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.legal-foot {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px;
  background: #fff7ed; border: 1px solid #fde3c4; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px;
}
.legal-foot span { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4; }
.legal-foot p { margin: 0; color: #7c5a2a; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.legal-foot a { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }

/* sidebar */
.legal-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; position: sticky; top: 72px; }
.ls-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eaeef4; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18); overflow: hidden; }
.ls-nav h3 { margin: 0; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe, #f3f6fb); border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6; }
.ls-nav a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  padding: 13px 18px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #334155;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f4f8; transition: background .2s, color .2s, padding .2s;
}
.ls-nav a span { font-size: 16px; }
.ls-nav a:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ls-nav a:hover { background: #f8fafc; color: var(--red); padding-left: 22px; }
.ls-nav a.is-active { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196,0,0,.08), transparent); color: var(--red); font-weight: 800; box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--red); }

.ls-help { text-align: center; padding: 24px 20px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1b33, #12315c 60%, #0a3f8b); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.lh-ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0 auto 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: 50%; }
.ls-help h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; }
.ls-help p { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #cdd9ee; line-height: 1.6; }
.lh-btn { display: inline-block; background: #fff; color: #0a3f8b; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 8px; word-break: break-word; transition: transform .2s, filter .2s; }
.lh-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.03); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal-side { position: static; flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .legal-doc { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ============ Category page (attractive header + lead) ============ */
.cat-hero {
  /* unified site theme (navy → blue) — slowly flowing gradient for a living 3D backdrop */
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a1830 0%, #12315c 40%, #0a3f8b 70%, #12315c 100%);
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9px 0 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  animation: ch-flow 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ch-flow { 0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }

/* drifting dot texture for depth */
.cat-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .10) 1.2px, transparent 1.3px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 40%, #000 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 40%, #000 100%);
  animation: ch-dots 26s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ch-dots { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 44px 0; } }

/* periodic light shimmer sweeping across the band (premium 3D sheen) */
.cat-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -35%; width: 28%; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  animation: ch-shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ch-shimmer { 0% { left: -35%; } 55%, 100% { left: 135%; } }

/* floating Punjabi (Gurmukhi) letters drifting across the band */
.ch-float { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.ch-float span {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffd24a;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: ch-letter 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ch-letter {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(4px) rotate(-4deg); opacity: .30; }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(4deg); opacity: .62; }
}
/* scatter: size, position, timing per letter */
.ch-float span:nth-child(1)  { left: 4%;  top: 46%; font-size: 34px; animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: 0s;   }
.ch-float span:nth-child(2)  { left: 12%; top: 12%; font-size: 22px; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: -2s;  }
.ch-float span:nth-child(3)  { left: 20%; top: 60%; font-size: 40px; animation-duration: 9.5s; animation-delay: -4s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(4)  { left: 30%; top: 20%; font-size: 26px; animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: -1s;  }
.ch-float span:nth-child(5)  { left: 40%; top: 55%; font-size: 30px; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: -5s;  }
.ch-float span:nth-child(6)  { left: 50%; top: 18%; font-size: 24px; animation-duration: 8.5s; animation-delay: -3s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(7)  { left: 60%; top: 58%; font-size: 38px; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: -6s;  }
.ch-float span:nth-child(8)  { left: 70%; top: 24%; font-size: 22px; animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: -2.5s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(9)  { left: 78%; top: 54%; font-size: 32px; animation-duration: 10.5s; animation-delay: -4.5s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(10) { left: 86%; top: 16%; font-size: 28px; animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(11) { left: 92%; top: 56%; font-size: 24px; animation-duration: 11.5s; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
.ch-float span:nth-child(12) { left: 97%; top: 28%; font-size: 30px; animation-duration: 9.5s; animation-delay: -5.5s; }

.cat-crumb {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.cat-crumb a { color: #fff; }
.cat-crumb a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.cat-hero h1 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.4px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .28);
}
/* glowing animated accent underline */
.cat-hero h1::after {
  content: ""; display: block; height: 3px; width: 44px; margin-top: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), #ff8a1a);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 196, 0, .55);
  animation: ch-bar 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ch-bar { 0%, 100% { width: 44px; opacity: .9; } 50% { width: 66px; opacity: 1; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cat-hero, .cat-hero::before, .cat-hero::after, .cat-hero h1::after, .ch-float span { animation: none; }
}
.cat-hero .cat-meta {
  display: inline-block; margin: 12px 0 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .3px;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.cat-layout { padding-top: 26px; }
.more-news { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* lead (first) article — full-width feature */
.cat-lead {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.cat-lead:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cat-lead-img { min-height: 260px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; }
.cat-lead-body { padding: 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.cat-lead-body h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3; color: #0f1115; font-weight: 800; }
.cat-lead:hover .cat-lead-body h2 { color: var(--red); }
.cat-lead-body p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.7; }
.cat-lead-meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cat-hero { padding: 16px 0 18px; }
  .cat-hero h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .cat-hero h1::after { width: 42px; height: 3px; margin-top: 7px; }
  .cat-lead { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cat-lead-img { min-height: 200px; }
}

/* ============ Breaking News band ============ */
.breaking-band {
  margin-top: 30px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bb-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c40000, #8d0000);
  color: #fff;
}
.bb-live {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.bb-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; animation: wl-pulse 1.3s infinite; }
.bb-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; flex: 1; }
.bb-head a { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; opacity: .92; }
.bb-head a:hover { opacity: 1; text-decoration: underline; }
.bb-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.bb-card {
  padding: 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.bb-card:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.bb-card:hover { background: #fafbfc; }
.bb-img {
  height: 120px; border-radius: 8px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.bb-time {
  position: absolute; left: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .72); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.bb-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 700; }
.bb-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }

/* ============ Category columns (homepage, clean & consistent) ============ */
.cat-columns {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.cat-columns.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cat-columns.two   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cat-col {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cat);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cc-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
}
.cc-ico {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 12px;
}
.cc-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; flex: 1; }
.cc-all { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cat); white-space: nowrap; }
.cc-all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.cc-lead { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cc-lead-img {
  height: 175px; border-radius: 10px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  margin-bottom: 10px; transition: filter .3s ease;
}
.cc-lead:hover .cc-lead-img { filter: brightness(1.06); }
.cc-lead h3 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-lead:hover h3 { color: var(--cat); }

.cc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 12px; }
.cc-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 84px 1fr;
  gap: 11px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 7px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
  border-radius: 11px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .25s;
}
.cc-thumb {
  border-radius: 8px; min-height: 60px; overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.cc-it-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
.cc-item .cc-t {
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.42; color: #1f2937;
}
.cc-item .cc-d { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 5px; }
.cc-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .35);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 40%, #e2e7f0);
}
.cc-item:hover .cc-thumb { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cc-item:hover .cc-t { color: var(--cat); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cat-columns.three, .cat-columns.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cat-columns.three, .cat-columns.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ Category sections (newspaper style) ============ */
.home-cat { margin-top: 34px; }
.cat-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.cat-head h2 {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 -2px; font-size: 23px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cat); padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.cat-bar { width: 6px; height: 22px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--cat); }
.cat-head a { color: var(--cat); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.cat-head a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.cat-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
}
/* lead story */
.cat-lead-card { display: block; }
.cat-lead-img {
  height: 250px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: filter .35s ease;
}
.cat-lead-card:hover .cat-lead-img { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.cat-lead-card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 800; color: #0f1115; }
.cat-lead-card:hover h3 { color: var(--cat); }
.cat-lead-card p { margin: 0 0 8px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6; }
.cat-lead-meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }

/* side list */
.cat-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.cat-side-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); align-items: center;
}
.cat-side-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.cat-side-thumb {
  height: 68px; border-radius: 8px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  transition: filter .35s ease;
}
.cat-side-item:hover .cat-side-thumb { filter: brightness(1.06); }
.cat-side-text h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937; }
.cat-side-item:hover .cat-side-text h4 { color: var(--cat); }
.cat-side-text span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .bb-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bb-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .bb-card { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .cat-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cat-lead-img { height: 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .bb-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bb-card { border-right: 0; }
}

/* ============ Video Gallery (YouTube + lightbox) ============ */
.video-gallery { margin-top: 36px; }
.vg-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.vg-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.vg-ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; background: #ff0000; color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 13px; }
.vg-more { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.vg-more:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.vg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.vg-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; text-align: left;
  border: 0; background: transparent; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
}
.vg-thumb {
  position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 12px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #0f1115; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.vg-thumb::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.18); transition: background var(--ease); }
.vg-card:hover .vg-thumb { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.vg-card:hover .vg-thumb::after { background: rgba(0,0,0,.30); }
.vg-play {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,0,0,.92); color: #fff; font-size: 20px; padding-left: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.vg-card:hover .vg-play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); }
.vg-title {
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: #1f2937;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.vg-card:hover .vg-title { color: var(--red); }

/* lightbox */
.vg-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 20px; }
.vg-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.vg-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }
.vg-modal-box { position: relative; width: min(920px, 94vw); z-index: 1; }
.vg-frame { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: #000; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.vg-frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.vg-modal-title { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.vg-close {
  position: absolute; top: -44px; right: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: #fff; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--ease);
}
.vg-close:hover { background: var(--red); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .vg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .vg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ============ Most Popular — 3D card grid ============ */
.popular-section { margin-top: 34px; }
.popular-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px 14px;
  perspective: 1400px;
}
.pop3d {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 132px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f7f9fc);
  border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04), 0 10px 22px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, .25);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .3s;
}
/* gradient accent bar that slides in on hover */
.pop3d::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red), var(--yellow));
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.pop3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-3deg) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08), 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, .40);
  border-color: #e2e7f0;
}
.pop3d:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.pop3d-media {
  position: relative; min-height: 92px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  transform: translateZ(28px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  transition: transform .45s ease;
}
.pop3d-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.55));
  opacity: .9;
}
.pop3d:hover .pop3d-media { transform: translateZ(45px) scale(1.04); }

.pop3d-views {
  position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: 8px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 20px;
}

.pop3d-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; transform: translateZ(16px); }
.pop3d-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.pop3d:hover .pop3d-body h3 { color: var(--red); }
.pop3d-date { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .popular-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pop3d { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .pop3d-body h3 { font-size: 15px; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pop3d:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .pop3d:hover .pop3d-media { transform: none; }
}

/* ============ (legacy) Most Popular cards ============ */
.popular-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.popular-card { display: block; }
.popular-img {
  height: 130px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #e5e7eb;
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: filter .35s ease;
}
.popular-card:hover .popular-img { filter: brightness(1.06); }
.pop-rank {
  position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px;
  min-width: 26px; height: 26px; padding: 0 5px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c40000, #8f0000); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}
.pop-views {
  position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .72); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 5px;
}
.popular-card h3 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.popular-card:hover h3 { color: var(--red); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .popular-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .popular-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ============ Consistent homepage section rhythm ============ */
.content-area > .hero-grid { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.content-area .cat-columns { margin-top: 34px; }
.content-area .banner-report { margin: 34px 0; }
.content-area .ad-row { margin: 28px 0; }

/* ============ Title clamping (tidy, uniform rows) ============ */
.mini-news h3,
.bb-card h3,
.cat-side-text h4,
.cat-lead-card h3,
.special-card h3,
.list-card h3,
.video-card h3,
.archive-grid .special-card h3 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* line counts per component */
.mini-news h3        { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
.bb-card h3          { -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; min-height: 3em; }
.cat-side-text h4    { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
.cat-lead-card h3    { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
.special-card h3     { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
/* grid cards (category / search / "More From") — allow the full 3 lines */
.archive-grid .special-card h3 { -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; line-height: 1.42; }
.list-card h3        { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
.video-card h3       { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; }
.cat-lead-card p     { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

/* balance the hero side-list rows */
.mini-img { height: 100%; min-height: 88px; }

/* ============ Homepage / card polish ============ */
.special-img, .thumb, .video-img, .mini-img { transition: filter .35s ease; }
.special-card:hover .special-img,
.list-card:hover .thumb,
.video-card:hover .video-img,
.mini-news:hover .mini-img { filter: brightness(1.05) saturate(1.06); }

/* unify card hover lift across the homepage */
.list-card, .video-card { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* section titles: a touch more presence */
.section-title h2, .section-heading h2 { letter-spacing: -.2px; }

/* ---------- 19. Reduced Motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}