/* ==========================================================================
   EGI Modern Homepage Design System (homepage-modern.css)
   Clean, premium, responsive styling for EGI degree college portal
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    --egi-primary: #4f46e5;
    --egi-primary-dark: #3730a3;
    --egi-primary-light: #6366f1;
    --egi-blue: #2563eb;
    --egi-cyan: #06b6d4;
    --egi-accent: #f59e0b;
    --egi-accent-hover: #d97706;
    --egi-dark: #0f172a;
    --egi-dark-surface: #1e293b;
    --egi-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --egi-card-bg: #ffffff;
    --egi-text-primary: #0f172a;
    --egi-text-secondary: #64748b;
    --egi-border: #e2e8f0;
    --egi-shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --egi-shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    --egi-shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
    --egi-radius-sm: 8px;
    --egi-radius-md: 14px;
    --egi-radius-lg: 20px;
    --egi-transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    color: var(--egi-text-primary);
    background-color: var(--egi-bg-light);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-heading {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--egi-text-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Top Sub-Header & Sticky Header Modernization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sub-header {
    background: #090d16 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 9px 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.sub-header .left-content p {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sub-header .left-content p em {
    color: var(--egi-accent) !important;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.sub-header .left-content a {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.sub-header .left-content a:hover {
    background: var(--egi-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.sub-header .right-icons ul li a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.sub-header .right-icons ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--egi-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.sub-header {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 1010 !important;
    background: #090d16 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
}

.header-area {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
    transition: var(--egi-transition) !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 72px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.background-header {
    background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.98) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav {
    min-height: 72px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .logo {
    float: none !important;
    line-height: normal !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .logo img {
    max-height: 54px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25)) !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav {
    float: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    position: static !important;
    z-index: auto !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li {
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
    height: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: var(--egi-transition) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li a:hover,
.header-area .main-nav .nav li a.active,
.background-header .main-nav .nav li a:hover,
.background-header .main-nav .nav li a.active {
    color: var(--egi-accent) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li.has-sub ul.sub-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    min-width: 230px !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    z-index: 1050 !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li.has-sub ul.sub-menu li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li.has-sub ul.sub-menu li a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.header-area .main-nav .nav li.has-sub ul.sub-menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding-left: 22px !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Banner Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090e1a 0%, #151d38 50%, #0b1120 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.modern-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25) 0%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.modern-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge .badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.1rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-title .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #a78bfa 50%, #f472b6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.55);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 13px 26px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-accent:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

/* Course Search Box in Hero */
.hero-search-box {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 7px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-search-box input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex: 1;
    outline: none;
}
.hero-search-box input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.hero-search-box button {
    background: var(--egi-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-search-box button:hover {
    background: var(--egi-primary-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Accreditation & Metrics Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-strip {
    background: #0f172a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding: 30px 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.stat-number span {
    color: var(--egi-accent);
}
.stat-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Quick Access Hub Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hub-section {
    padding: 65px 0 45px;
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.hub-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--egi-radius-md);
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--egi-border);
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-md);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    color: inherit;
}
.hub-card .hub-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.hub-card:hover .hub-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.hub-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hub-card p {
    color: var(--egi-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.hub-card .hub-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Popular Courses Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-modern-section {
    padding: 75px 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.section-header-modern {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.section-subtitle-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--egi-primary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title-modern {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-desc-modern {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.modern-course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--egi-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--egi-border);
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.modern-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.course-card-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}
.course-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.modern-course-card:hover .course-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.course-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.course-popular-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}
.course-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.course-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}
.course-card-meta .rating {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.course-card-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.course-card-title a {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.course-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--egi-primary);
}
.course-card-desc {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.course-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.course-price-tag {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.course-price-tag.free {
    color: #10b981;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Real-Time Notices & Events Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.notices-events-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.notice-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--egi-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--egi-border);
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-sm);
    padding: 26px;
    height: 100%;
}
.notice-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.notice-header h5 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.notice-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.notice-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}
.notice-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.notice-date-badge {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.notice-content a {
    color: #1e293b;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.notice-content a:hover {
    color: var(--egi-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Recruiter Logo Carousel / Showcase
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.recruiters-modern {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.recruiter-pill-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 80px;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.recruiter-pill-card:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--egi-shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.recruiter-pill-card img {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
}
.recruiter-pill-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact & Interactive Enquiry Modernization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-modern-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090e1a 0%, #151d38 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.contact-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: var(--egi-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.contact-glass-card input,
.contact-glass-card textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--egi-transition);
    width: 100%;
}
.contact-glass-card input:focus,
.contact-glass-card textarea:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: var(--egi-primary-light);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
    color: #fff;
}
.contact-glass-card input::placeholder,
.contact-glass-card textarea::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.contact-info-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #818cf8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Rules
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    .modern-hero {
        padding: 90px 0 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
    }
    .hero-search-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 12px;
    }
    .hero-search-box input,
    .hero-search-box button {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .stats-strip .stat-item {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Homepage Blog & Academic Insights Section (Up to 12 Articles)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homepage-blog-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-filter-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    outline: none;
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

.blog-filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #6366f1 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #4f46e5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.modern-blog-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 195px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
}

.blog-card-thumb a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.blog-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.modern-blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-card-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #a5b4fc;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--egi-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e0e7ff;
    color: #4f46e5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-author-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 110px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.blog-read-more-btn {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4f46e5;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.blog-read-more-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #4f46e5;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.blog-card-col {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Flagship Launch: NSDC Certified & Marg Academy Programs Section
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Floating Launch Banner */
.hero-launch-banner {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    max-width: 95%;
}

.hero-launch-banner:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: #f59e0b;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.launch-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.launch-text {
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.launch-arrow {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Flagship Section Container */
.flagship-launch-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #090e1a 0%, #0f172a 50%, #090e1a 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 0 80px;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.flagship-launch-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.16) 0%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.flagship-launch-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Section Header on Dark */
.flagship-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.flagship-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.flagship-badge-pill .pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
    animation: flagPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes flagPulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
}

.flagship-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.flagship-title-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #f97316 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.flagship-title-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #818cf8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.flagship-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Accreditation Trust Marks Strip */
.flagship-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.trust-mark-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-mark-item:hover {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-mark-item i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.trust-mark-item.nsdc i { color: #10b981; }
.trust-mark-item.ugc i { color: #38bdf8; }
.trust-mark-item.marg i { color: #f59e0b; }
.trust-mark-item.placement i { color: #ec4899; }

/* Flagship Cards */
.flagship-card {
    background: #111827;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 1;
}

.flagship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Card Variants with Glow Borders */
.flagship-card-marg {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}
.flagship-card-marg:hover {
    border-color: #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.flagship-card-nsdc-adca {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.flagship-card-nsdc-adca:hover {
    border-color: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.flagship-card-nsdc-tech {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.flagship-card-nsdc-tech:hover {
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

/* Card Visual Banner Top */
.flagship-card-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 16px 20px;
}

.flagship-card-banner img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.45) contrast(1.15);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.flagship-card:hover .flagship-card-banner img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.flagship-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.2) 0%, #111827 100%);
}

.flagship-partner-tag {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.tag-marg {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.9);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.tag-nsdc {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.tag-tech {
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.9);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
}

/* Card Body Content */
.flagship-card-content {
    padding: 24px 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.flagship-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flagship-duration {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.flagship-rating {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.flagship-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.7em;
}

.flagship-card-title a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.flagship-card-title a:hover {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.flagship-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.flagship-feature-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.flagship-feature-list li i {
    color: #10b981;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flagship-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
}

.flagship-price-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.flagship-price-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.flagship-price-amount {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.flagship-price-amount span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: normal;
}

.flagship-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-flagship-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
}

.btn-flagship-marg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}
.btn-flagship-marg:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24, #f59e0b);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.btn-flagship-nsdc {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
.btn-flagship-nsdc:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399, #10b981);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

.btn-flagship-tech {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #0369a1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}
.btn-flagship-tech:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #0284c7);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
}

.btn-flagship-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.btn-flagship-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Dual-Certification Banner */
.dual-cert-banner {
    margin-top: 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8) 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.dual-cert-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.dual-cert-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.4);
    color: #c7d2fe;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dual-cert-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dual-cert-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.dual-cert-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-dual-primary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: none;
}

.btn-dual-primary:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #4f46e5;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-dual-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-dual-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Academic Pathways Flagship Banner */
.pathway-flagship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090e1a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #172554 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.pathway-flagship-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 250px;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .flagship-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .dual-cert-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .dual-cert-actions { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .flagship-card-title { min-height: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .flagship-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .flagship-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .flagship-actions { width: 100%; }
    .btn-flagship-primary { flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-launch-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 6px; border-radius: 20px; padding: 10px 14px; }
}