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

/* ==========================================
   CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary: #2563eb;
    --primary-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --primary-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    --secondary: #d97706;
    --secondary-hover: #b45309;
    --secondary-glow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    
    --bg-main: #ffffff;
    --bg-surface: #ffffff;
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --border-glass: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    
    --text-main: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    
    --success: #10b981;
    --success-bg: #ecfdf5;
    --warning: #f59e0b;
    --warning-bg: #fef3c7;
    --error: #ef4444;
    --error-bg: #fef2f2;
    --info: #06b6d4;
    --info-bg: #ecfeff;
    
    /* Layout & Styling Tokens */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px 2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    
    /* Container Width */
    --container-width: 1280px;
}

/* Dark Mode Variables (Triggered dynamically or on specific dark-theme pages) */
.dark-theme {
    --bg-main: #090d16;
    --bg-surface: #131b2e;
    --bg-glass: rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.8);
    --border-glass: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
    --text-main: #f1f5f9;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & BASICS
   ========================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    outline: none;
    border: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   LAYOUTS & CONTAINER
   ========================================== */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-bg-alt {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.25) 0%, rgba(88, 137, 186, 0.25) 50%, rgba(31, 57, 102, 0.25) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.3);
}

.section-title-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.85) 0%, rgba(88, 137, 186, 0.85) 50%, rgba(31, 57, 102, 0.85) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.4);
    transition: background var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.95) 0%, rgba(88, 137, 186, 0.95) 50%, rgba(31, 57, 102, 0.95) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.5);
}

.dark-theme .header-scrolled {
    background: rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.95);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 140px;
    transition: height var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled .nav-container {
    height: 100px;
}

.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 180px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-top: -20px;
    margin-bottom: -20px;
    transition: height var(--transition-normal), margin var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 135px;
    margin-top: -15px;
    margin-bottom: -15px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #eff6ff;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Light header font color overrides when scrolled (Removed text overrides to keep white links) */

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    color: #eff6ff;
}

/* Mobile Menu Panel */
.mobile-menu {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.98) 0%, rgba(88, 137, 186, 0.98) 50%, rgba(31, 57, 102, 0.98) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(135, 196, 222, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-link {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-link:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-link::after {
    display: none;
}


/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px 0 var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px 0 var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px 0 var(--secondary-glow);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px 0 var(--secondary-glow);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-glass);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border-color: var(--text-main);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-text {
    background: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-text:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO / BANNER
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 180px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.65) 0%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.45) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    animation: slideInLeft 1s ease forwards;
}

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-tag-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #60a5fa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease forwards;
}

.hero-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-glow) 0%, var(--secondary-glow) 100%);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: blobMove 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-card {
    background-color: #eff6ff;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-card-stat {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================
   CARDS & GRID
   ========================================== */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.card {
    background-color: rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICES & PLACEMENT CATEGORIES
   ========================================== */
.service-pill-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.service-pill {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-pill:hover,
.service-pill.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================
   AI TRAINING / PARTNERSHIP SECTION
   ========================================== */
.partner-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #0b1329;
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 60px;
    margin-top: 80px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.partner-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    right: -100px;
    top: -100px;
}

.partner-tag {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.partner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.partner-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.partner-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.partner-feat {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.partner-feat-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.partner-feat-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.partner-feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ==========================================
   REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
   ========================================== */
.review-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.reviews-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-container {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.review-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.review-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.review-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.review-text::before {
    content: '“';
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--primary-glow);
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.review-author {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.review-author-img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.review-author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.review-author-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.review-stars {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}

.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.carousel-btn-prev {
    left: 0;
}

.carousel-btn-next {
    right: 0;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--border-glass);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT / SHANKAR REDDY BIO
   ========================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.bio-card-container {
    background-color: rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.bio-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bio-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.bio-title h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bio-title p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.bio-content-short {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bio-content-full {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding-top: 16px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.bio-toggle-btn {
    background: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.bio-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================
   JOB BOARD & SERVICES PAGE
   ========================================== */
.job-search-box {
    background-color: rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.job-search-input-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
}

.job-search-input {
    background: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.job-search-select {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.jobs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.job-item {
    background-color: rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.job-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.job-meta-left {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
}

.job-tag-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.job-title-group h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.job-details-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.job-details-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.job-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.job-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.job-apply-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT PAGE & MAP
   ========================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background-color: rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-detail h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-info-detail p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-form-container {
    background-color: rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.map-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    height: 400px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    background-color: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 300px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================
   PORTAL / AUTHENTICATION
   ========================================== */
.auth-wrapper {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
}

.auth-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.auth-tabs {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-glass);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.auth-tab {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.auth-tab.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}

.auth-form {
    display: none;
}

.auth-form.active {
    display: block;
}

.auth-switch-type {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================
   PORTALS & DASHBOARDS
   ========================================== */
.dashboard-wrapper {
    padding-top: 120px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
}

.dashboard-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.dashboard-title-group h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.dashboard-title-group p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

.sidebar-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.sidebar-link:hover,
.sidebar-link.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.sidebar-link.active-red {
    background-color: var(--error);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--error);
}

.dashboard-content-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    min-height: 500px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.dashboard-tab-panel {
    display: none;
}

.dashboard-tab-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

/* Status Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-pending {
    background-color: var(--warning-bg);
    color: var(--warning);
}

.badge-approved {
    background-color: var(--success-bg);
    color: var(--success);
}

.badge-rejected {
    background-color: var(--error-bg);
    color: var(--error);
}

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

/* Consultant Stats Cards */
.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.stat-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.stat-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-card-icon.amber {
    background-color: var(--secondary-glow);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.stat-card-icon.emerald {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--success);
}

.stat-card-details h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stat-card-details p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Admin Candidate Grid */
.candidate-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.admin-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.admin-table th,
.admin-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.admin-table th {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.admin-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.admin-table tr:hover td {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
}

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

/* Custom Modal styling for Admin operations */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Custom Charts */
.charts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.chart-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
}

.chart-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.chart-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.chart-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.chart-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.chart-bar-label {
    width: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.chart-bar-bg {
    flex: 1;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.chart-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: width 0.8s ease;
}

.chart-bar-fill.amber {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.chart-bar-fill.emerald {
    background-color: var(--success);
}

.chart-bar-val {
    width: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Analytics Circle Chart */
.chart-circle-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
}

.chart-legend {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.legend-color {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================
   AI CHATBOT WIDGET
   ========================================== */
.chatbot-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.chatbot-toggle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.chatbot-toggle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.chatbot-panel {
    width: 380px;
    height: 500px;
    background-color: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: slideUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    transform-origin: bottom right;
}

.chatbot-panel.active {
    display: flex;
}

.chatbot-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.chatbot-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.chatbot-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.chatbot-header-text h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.chatbot-header-text p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.chatbot-close {
    background: none;
    color: var(--text-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.chatbot-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.chat-bubble {
    max-width: 80%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.chat-bubble-ai {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    align-self: flex-start;
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.chat-bubble-user {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    align-self: flex-end;
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.chat-presets {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.chat-preset-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chat-preset-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.chatbot-footer {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.chatbot-input {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.chatbot-send {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chatbot-send:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: #0b1329;
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-starbiztech {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-starbiztech:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes blobMove {
    0% {
        border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    }
    100% {
        border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 30% 70%;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid, .about-grid, .partner-box, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        order: -1;
    }
    .hero {
        padding-top: 140px;
    }
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-container {
        height: 90px;
    }
    .header-scrolled .nav-container {
        height: 70px;
    }
    .logo-img {
        height: 76px;
    }
    .header-scrolled .logo-img {
        height: 56px;
    }
    .nav-menu, .nav-actions .btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .chatbot-panel {
        width: calc(100vw - 40px);
        right: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   INFINITE TICKER BANNER
   ========================================== */
.ticker-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.ticker-section::before,
.ticker-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ticker-section::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-surface) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.ticker-section::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-surface) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.ticker-container {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    animation: tickerLoop 30s linear infinite;
}

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

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-right: 60px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.ticker-item i {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

@keyframes tickerLoop {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* Interactive Roadmap Widget Custom Styles */
.roadmap-widget {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.role-selector-grid .service-pill {
    transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.role-selector-grid .service-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.role-selector-grid .service-pill.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Specialized Placement Verticals Grid Fix (4 Columns / 2x2) */
.placement-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .placement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .placement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}