:root {
    --ivory: #FAFAF7;
    --warm-white: #F5F3EE;
    --gold: #B8945A;
    --gold-light: #D4AD72;
    --deep: #1A1A2E;
    --charcoal: #2D2D3A;
    --mid: #5C5C6E;
    --soft: #8C8C99;
    --border: #E2DDD5;
    --accent-bg: #F0EBE0;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(250,250,247,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 68px;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep); letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--mid);
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--deep); color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); }

  /* HERO */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 100px 6% 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--warm-white) 100%);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(184,148,90,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 520px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-bg); border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-badge span { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.05; color: var(--deep);
    margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .hero-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .hero-tag {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--mid); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--deep); color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: var(--deep);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border); padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

  .hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* HERO SLIDER */
  .hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 480px; height: 580px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(26,26,46,0.20), 0 10px 30px rgba(26,26,46,0.08);
    background: var(--accent-bg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  .hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); z-index: 2; }
  .hero-slide.prev { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); z-index: 1; }
  .hero-slide-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-slide-img img.slide-bg-img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; z-index: 1;
  }
  .hero-slide-img .slide-monogram, .hero-slide-img .slide-icon { display: none; }
  .slide-bg-1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #c9d8c5 0%, #7a9e85 50%, #3d5e48 100%); }
  .slide-bg-2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #bdd0db 0%, #6a95ab 50%, #2e566a 100%); }
  .slide-bg-3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #cec8dc 0%, #8878a8 50%, #443366 100%); }
  .slide-bg-4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #c8d8c4 0%, #7aa87a 50%, #3a5e3e 100%); }
  .hero-slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 55%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20,18,30,0.72) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .slide-caption {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 4; padding: 28px 26px 22px;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 20px;
    display: flex; gap: 6px; z-index: 5;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .slider-dot.active { background: #fff; width: 20px; border-radius: 4px; }
  .slider-progress { display: none; }

  /* SECTION SCAFFOLD */
  section { padding: 60px 5%; }
  .section-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--deep); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .section-desc {
    font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 620px; font-weight: 300;
    text-align: center; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .divider {
    width: 50px; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 2px; margin: 12px auto 28px;
  }

  /* ABOUT */
  .about-cred-strip { display: none; }
  .about-facts { display: none; }
  #about {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 60px 5%;
  }
  .about-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: start;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-img-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .about-img-frame {
    border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,26,46,0.13); position: relative;
  }
  .about-photo {
    width: 100%; height: 510px;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; display: block;
  }
  .about-text-col { padding-top: 8px; }
  .about-lead {
    font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 16px;
  }
  .about-body {
    font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.9;
    font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .about-body strong { color: var(--deep); font-weight: 600; }

  /* About section headings — left aligned (content block) */
  #about .section-label,
  #about .section-title { text-align: left; }
  #about .divider { margin-left: 0; }

  /* PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES */
  #professional { background: var(--ivory); }
  .activities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .activity-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.25s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .activity-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .activity-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .activity-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .activity-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--accent-bg); border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .activity-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .activity-icon svg path, .activity-icon svg circle, .activity-icon svg line,
  .activity-icon svg polyline, .activity-icon svg rect {
    stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  }
  .activity-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--deep); margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .activity-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7; }

  /* COMPANIES */
  .companies-logo-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  }
  .company-logo-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .company-logo-card:hover {
    background: var(--accent-bg); border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .company-logo-wrap {
    width: 200px; height: 100px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: transparent; border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .company-logo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
  .company-logo-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--deep); font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: center;
  }

  /* CAREER TIMELINE */
  #career { background: var(--warm-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .timeline { position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 1px; background: var(--border); transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  .timeline-item {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr;
    gap: 20px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 48px; position: relative;
  }
  .timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .timeline-content {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px; border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  }
  .timeline-content h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--deep); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .timeline-content .org { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .timeline-content p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.6; }
  .timeline-dot {
    width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold); margin: 10px auto 0;
  }
  .timeline-year {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; padding-top: 12px;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { order: 3; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-year { order: 1; text-align: right; }

  /* BOOK */
  #book {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--accent-bg) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .book-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  }
  .book-cover { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .book-cover-img {
    width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; display: block;
    border-radius: 8px 16px 16px 8px;
    box-shadow: 8px 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .book-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem; color: var(--deep); margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .book-info p {
    font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .book-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .book-link {
    padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .book-link.amazon 
  {   background: #FF9900;
  color: #000;
  border: none; }
  .book-link.amazon:hover { background: #e68900; }

  .book-link.flipkart {
  background: #2874F0;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}

.book-link.flipkart:hover {
  background: #1a5dc8;
}

  /* Book section — left align content block */
  #book .section-label { text-align: left; }

  /* INNOVATIONS */
  #innovations { background: var(--ivory); }
  .innovations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .innovation-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 24px; border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .innovation-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .innovation-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.4;
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .innovation-card h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--deep); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .innovation-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* MEDIA */
  #media { background: var(--warm-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

  /* Featured strip — 2 big cards on top */
  .media-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .media-card-featured {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.28s;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .media-card-featured:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,26,46,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .media-card-featured:hover .media-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .media-img {
    width: 100%; height: 220px; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-bg);
    position: relative;
  }
  .media-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .media-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-bg) 0%, #e8dfc8 100%);
  }
  .media-img-placeholder svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; opacity: 0.25; }
  .media-img-placeholder svg path, .media-img-placeholder svg rect,
  .media-img-placeholder svg circle {
    stroke: var(--deep); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5;
  }
  .media-img-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--soft); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .media-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: var(--deep); color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px;
  }
  .media-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 20px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
  }
  .media-outlet-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .media-outlet-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .media-card-featured h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--deep); line-height: 1.38;
    margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .media-card-featured p {
    font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .media-read-more {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  }
  .media-read-more svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
  .media-read-more svg path { stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
  .media-card-featured:hover .media-read-more svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* Small cards grid — bottom row */
  .media-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .media-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .media-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,26,46,0.10);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .media-card:hover .media-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .media-card-thumb {
    width: 100%; height: 140px; overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--accent-bg); flex-shrink: 0; position: relative;
  }
  .media-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
    display: block; transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .media-card-thumb .media-badge { top: 10px; left: 10px; font-size: 0.6rem; padding: 3px 8px; }
  .media-card-mini-body { padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
  .media-outlet {
    font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 7px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  }
  .media-outlet::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 12px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .media-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--deep); line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600; flex: 1;
  }
  .media-card p { display: none; }

  /* ===== GALLERY ===== */
  #gallery { padding: 60px 5%; }
  .gallery-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }

  .gallery-tabs {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .gallery-tab {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: transparent; color: var(--soft);
    border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .gallery-tab.active, .gallery-tab:hover {
    background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* GALLERY GRID — uniform card size */
  .gallery-masonry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .gallery-masonry { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .gallery-masonry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .gallery-item {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--accent-bg);
  }

  /* Fixed height, image covers fully — no background gap, no crop on top */
  .gallery-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .gallery-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .gallery-item:hover .gallery-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }



  /* FEATURED PROJECT */
  #featured-project { background: var(--warm-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .fp-wrap { max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .fp-hero {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 56px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .fp-hero-img {
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(26,26,46,0.16);
    position: relative;
  }
  .fp-hero-img img { width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .fp-hero-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px;
    background: var(--deep); color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .fp-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .fp-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .fp-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
    color: var(--deep); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .fp-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.85;
    font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
  .fp-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .fp-stat {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 14px; text-align: center;
  }
  .fp-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .fp-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--mid); letter-spacing: 0.03em; line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .fp-gallery {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 14px;
  }
  .fp-gallery-item {
    border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; height: 130px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  .fp-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }
  .fp-gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .fp-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .fp-hero-img img { height: 280px; }
    .fp-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .fp-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .fp-gallery-item { height: 110px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .fp-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .fp-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  /* No lightbox icon */
  .gallery-zoom-icon { display: none !important; }

  /* No text below images */
  .gallery-item-meta { display: none !important; }

  /* Hidden items */
  .gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }

  /* CERTIFICATIONS */
  #certifications { background: var(--warm-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .certs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .cert-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px 18px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .cert-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .cert-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto 12px;
    background: var(--accent-bg); border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .cert-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .cert-icon svg path, .cert-icon svg rect, .cert-icon svg circle,
  .cert-icon svg polyline, .cert-icon svg line {
    stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  }
  .cert-card h4 { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--deep); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .cert-card p { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--soft); }

  /* CONTACT */
  #contact { background: var(--deep); color: #fff; }
  #contact .section-title { color: #fff; }
  #contact .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; margin-top: 28px; }
  .contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .contact-item-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(184,148,90,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .contact-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .contact-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.5; }
  .contact-social { margin-top: 30px; }
  .contact-social h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
  .social-link {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .social-link:hover { background: rgba(184,148,90,0.2); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
  .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .form-group label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .form-group input, .form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px;
    color: #fff; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
  .form-submit {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep);
    border: none; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: all 0.2s; align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer {
    background: #12121f; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    padding: 24px 5%; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .footer-logo { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .footer-policy { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-policy a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-decoration: none; }
  .footer-policy a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ANIMATIONS */
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .hero-text > * { animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both; }
  .hero-text > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .hero-text > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .hero-text > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .hero-text > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
  .hero-text > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
  .hero-visual { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both; }

  /* HAMBURGER */
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px; width: 38px; height: 38px;
    cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 4px; z-index: 200;
  }
  .nav-hamburger span {
    display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--deep); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
  .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* MOBILE MENU */
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(250,250,247,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); z-index: 99;
    padding: 20px 6% 28px; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,26,46,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    display: flex; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all;
  }
  .mobile-menu a {
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--mid);
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .mobile-menu .mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 16px; background: var(--deep); color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; border-bottom: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu .mobile-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero { gap: 30px; padding: 100px 4% 80px; }
    .hero-slider { width: 380px; height: 480px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav .nav-links { display: none; }
    nav .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
    .hero {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center;
      padding: 90px 5% 60px; gap: 40px; min-height: auto;
    }
    .hero-text { align-items: center; max-width: 100%; order: 1; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 3.6rem); }
    .hero-tags { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-visual { order: 2; justify-content: center; display: flex !important; width: 100%; }
    .hero-visual > div { width: 100%; max-width: 360px; position: relative; }
    .hero-slider { width: 100% !important; max-width: 360px; height: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .about-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    #about .section-label, #about .section-title { text-align: center; }
    #about .divider { margin-left: auto; }
    .about-photo { height: 280px; }
    .activities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .companies-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .innovations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .media-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .book-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; text-align: center; }
    .book-cover { justify-content: center; }
    .book-links { justify-content: center; }
    #book .section-label { text-align: center; }
    .timeline::before { left: 16px; }
    .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-left: 40px; }
    .timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: 9px; top: 12px; margin: 0; }
    .timeline-item { position: relative; }
    .timeline-year { padding-top: 0; font-size: 0.74rem; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { order: unset; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-year { order: unset; text-align: left; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
    section { padding: 44px 5%; }
    #about { padding: 44px 5%; }
    #gallery { padding: 44px 5%; }
  }

  .fp-gallery-item { cursor: pointer; }

  /* FEATURED PROJECT LIGHTBOX */
  .fp-lightbox {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300;
    background: rgba(10,10,16,0.94);
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 5%;
  }
  .fp-lightbox.open { display: flex; }
  .fp-lightbox img {
    max-width: 90vw; max-height: 85vh;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .fp-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 32px;
    color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; background: none; border: none;
    cursor: pointer; opacity: 0.8; transition: opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .fp-lightbox-close:hover { opacity: 1; }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero { padding: 80px 4% 48px; gap: 32px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem); }
    .hero-visual > div { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-slider { max-width: 100% !important; height: 320px; }
    .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .activities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .companies-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .company-logo-card { padding: 20px 12px; }
    .innovations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .book-info h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    section { padding: 48px 4%; }
    #about { padding: 48px 4%; }
    #gallery { padding: 48px 4%; }
    nav { padding: 0 4%; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-slider { height: 300px; }
    .companies-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-badge { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  }



  .career-tl-wrap {
    margin-top: 32px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .career-tl-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ctl {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0 8px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .ctl-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    opacity: 0.28;
  }
  .ctl-row {
  display: flex;
align-items: center;
margin-bottom: 4px;
position: relative;
min-height: 52px;
width: 100%;
  }
  .ctl-left  { width: calc(50% - 22px); display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .ctl-right { width: calc(50% - 22px); display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .ctl-mid   { width: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ctl-dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    background: var(--warm-white, #F5F3EE);
    z-index: 2; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ctl-card {
 width: 100%;
max-width: 340px;
background: #fff;
border: 0.5px solid rgba(180,160,100,0.28);
border-radius: 10px;
padding: 7px 10px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
min-height: 52px;
box-sizing: border-box;
position: relative;
box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(26,26,46,0.05);
  }
  .ctl-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;  /* 38px se bada */
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  overflow: hidden;  /* ← ye add karo */
  }
  .ctl-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .ctl-co   { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--deep, #1a1a2e); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; line-height: 1.3; }
  .ctl-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--charcoal, #4a4a5a); line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 2px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
  .ctl-yr   { font-size: 11px; color: #999; margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.2; }
  .ctl-tag  { display: inline-block; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: #9a7a2e; font-size: 9px; padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: 3px; margin-left: 3px; font-weight: 700; }
  .ctl-arr-r { position: absolute; right: -14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .ctl-arr-l { position: absolute; left: -14px;  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .ctl-empty { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; height: 68px; }
  .ctl-ym {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 8px 0 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ctl-ym-lbl {
    width: calc(50% - 22px);
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }
  .ctl-ym-mid { width: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ctl-ym-diamond { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold, #c9a84c); transform: rotate(45deg); border-radius: 1px; z-index: 2; }
  .ctl-ym-r { width: calc(50% - 22px); }




/* ── COMBINED PRESS SECTION ── */



  :root {
    --deep:    #1a1a2e;
    --gold:    #b8945a;
    --ivory:   #f7f3ec;
    --border:  #e5ddd0;
    --mid:     #5a5a72;
    --soft:    #8c8c99;
    --accent-bg: #f0ebe0;
    --warm-white: #fdfaf6;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--ivory); color: var(--deep); }

  /* ── COMBINED PRESS SECTION ── */
  #press {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background: var(--ivory);
  }
  .section-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  /* ── PRESS TABS ── */
  .press-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    color: var(--soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
  }
  .tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--deep);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .tab-btn:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--deep); }

  /* ── MAGAZINE GRID ── */
  .mag-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .mag-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 580px) { .mag-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .mag-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .mag-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,26,46,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .mag-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--accent-bg);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .mag-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
  }
  .mag-thumb-fallback {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-bg) 0%, #e8dfc8 100%);
  }
  .mag-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--deep);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
  }
  .mag-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .mag-outlet {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .mag-outlet::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .mag-body h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--deep);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .mag-body p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .mag-cta {
    margin-top: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ── MEDIA / NEWS LAYOUT ── */
  .media-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .media-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .media-card-featured {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .media-card-featured:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,26,46,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--accent-bg);
    position: relative;
  }
  .media-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .media-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .media-outlet-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .media-outlet-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .media-card-featured h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .media-card-featured p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .media-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .media-read-more svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  .media-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .media-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 500px) { .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .media-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .media-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,26,46,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .media-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--accent-bg);
  }
  .media-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .media-card-mini-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  }
  .media-outlet {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .media-card-mini-body h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* ── MORE BUTTON ── */
  .press-more-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 44px;
  }
  .btn-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--deep);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.22s;
  }
  .btn-more:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184,148,90,0.3);
  }
  .btn-more svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-more:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ── HIDDEN PANELS ── */
  .tab-panel { display: none; }
  .tab-panel.active { display: block; }

  /* ── PDF POPUP ── */
  #pdfOverlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(10,10,20,0.88);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  #pdfOverlay.open { display: flex; }
  .pdf-modal {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .pdf-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  #pdfModalTitle {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--deep);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .pdf-modal-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .btn-pdf-dl {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--deep);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-pdf-dl:hover { background: var(--gold); }
  .btn-pdf-close {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-pdf-close:hover { background: var(--border); }
  .pdf-modal-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #525659;
  }
  .pdf-modal-body iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
  }

  #certifications {
    padding: 60px 40px;
    background: #f8f7f4;
  }

  .certs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .cert-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e8e3d8;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 20px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cert-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,144,78,0.06), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.22s;
  }

  .cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-color: #b4904e;
  }

  .cert-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  /* ---- icon badge ---- */
  .cert-icon-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2744 0%, #243366 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,39,68,0.25);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  }

  .cert-card:hover .cert-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180,144,78,0.35);
  }

  .cert-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    stroke: #d4a853;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* filled variant for star/shield */
  .cert-icon-wrap svg.filled-icon {
    stroke: none;
    fill: #d4a853;
  }

  .cert-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2744;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .cert-card p {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* ---------- CERT MODAL ---------- */
  #certModal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,15,30,0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  #certModal.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .cert-modal-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 640px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    animation: certModalIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1) both;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  @keyframes certModalIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88) translateY(16px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
  }

  /* --- modal header bar --- */
  .cert-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2744 0%, #243366 100%);
    padding: 18px 56px 18px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 72px;
  }

  #certModalTitle {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  #certModalSub {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #d4a853;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }

  .cert-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 16px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: none;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.18s;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .cert-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

  /* --- modal body --- */
  .cert-modal-body {
    padding: 24px 28px 28px;
  }

  #certModalImg {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    display: block;
  }

  #certImgPlaceholder {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px dashed #ddd;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  #certImgPlaceholder svg { opacity: 0.35; }
  #certImgPlaceholder span { font-size: 13px; color: #aaa; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
    #certifications { padding: 60px 20px; }
  }