/* --- CUSTOM CSS VARIABLES --- */
  :root {
      --primary-green: #6a9632;
      --light-green: #8ab856;
      --primary-blue: #1e3c72;
      --secondary-blue: #2a5298;
      --accent-green: #32e875;
      --text-dark: #212529;
      --text-muted: #6666668c;

  }

  /* --- GENERAL STYLES --- */
  body {
      /* font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; */
      color: var(--text-muted);
      /* overflow-x: hidden; */
          font-size: 1rem;
   color: #212529;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.7s ease-out;
  }

  h2,
  h3,
  h5 {
      color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  }

  html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }

  /* --- ANIMATIONS --- */
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes fadeInDown {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(-30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes slideInLeft {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateX(-30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateX(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes slideInRight {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateX(30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateX(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes pulse {
      0% {
          transform: scale(1);
      }

      50% {
          transform: scale(1.05);
      }

      100% {
          transform: scale(1);
      }
  }

  @keyframes float {
      0% {
          transform: translateY(0px);
      }

      50% {
          transform: translateY(-10px);
      }

      100% {
          transform: translateY(0px);
      }
  }

  @keyframes marqueeScroll {
      0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
      }

      100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
  }

  /* --- TOP BAR --- */
  .top-bar {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--light-green));
      color: #f5f5f5;
      padding: 10px 0;
      font-size: 14px;
      animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease-out;
  }

  .top-bar .date {
      font-weight: bold;
      animation: slideInLeft 1s ease-out;
  }

  .top-bar .top-links a {
      color: #f5f5f5;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
      margin: 0 10px;
  }

  .top-bar .top-links a:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  /* --- HEADER --- */
  .header {
      background: white;
      padding: 20px 0;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
  }

  .logo img {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(106, 150, 50, 0.3);
  }

  .logo img:hover {
      transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);
      animation: pulse 1s infinite;
  }

  .college-info h1 {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      margin-bottom: 5px;
      animation: fadeInUp 1.5s ease-out;
  }

  .college-info .subtitle {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      animation: fadeInUp 1.7s ease-out;
  }

  .college-info .affiliation {
      font-weight: bold;
      color: black;
      animation: fadeInUp 1.9s ease-out;
  }

  /* --- NAVIGATION --- */
  .navbar-custom {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue)) !important;
      /* padding: 0; */
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1020;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
      color: white !important;
      font-weight: bold;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 15px 12px !important;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 3px;
      /* background: var(--primary-green); */
      transition: left 0.3s ease;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--primary-green) !important;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::before {
      left: 0;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
      border: none;
      border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
      color: white !important;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover {
      background-color: var(--primary-green) !important;
      padding-left: 25px;
  }

  #fixed-news-sidebar {
      width: 100%;
  }

  /* On large screens (desktops), we fix it to the corner */
  @media (min-width: 992px) {
      #fixed-news-sidebar {
          position: fixed;
          top: 20px;
          right: 20px;
          width: 380px;
          /* The "small" width you wanted */
          z-index: 1030;
          /* Ensures it stays on top */
      }
  }

  /* --- HERO SLIDER --- */
  .hero-slider {
      height: 500px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .carousel-item {
      height: 500px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
  }

  .carousel-item::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      z-index: 1;
  }

  .slide-content {
      position: absolute;
      right: 50px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: rgba(30, 60, 114, 0.95);
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      color: white;
      max-width: 400px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      z-index: 2;
      animation: slideInRight 1s ease-out;
  }

  .slide-content h2 {
      font-size: 28px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  }

  .read-more {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--light-green));
      color: white;
      border: none;
      padding: 12px 25px;
      border-radius: 25px;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: bold;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .read-more:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(106, 150, 50, 0.4);
  }

  .location-info {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 20px;
      left: 20px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
      color: white;
      padding: 20px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      font-size: 14px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      z-index: 2;
      animation: slideInLeft 1s ease-out;
  }

  /* --- COURSE BOX --- */
  .course-box {
      background: #f9f9f9;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      margin: 30px 0;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .course-box:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .course-info {
      background: #ffffff;
      padding: 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
  }

  .course-info .line {
      width: 40px;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--light-green));
      margin: 10px 0 20px;
      border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .apply-btn {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--light-green));
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: bold;
      padding: 12px 25px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      width: fit-content;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .apply-btn:hover {
      color: white;
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(106, 150, 50, 0.4);
  }

  /* --- PROGRAMS SECTION --- */
  .programs-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #f8f9fa;
  }

  .section-title {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
  }

  .section-title::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -10px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 80px;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-green));
      border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .tab-btn {
      background: #f8f9fa;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      border: none;
      padding: 12px 25px;
      border-radius: 25px;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin: 5px;
  }

  .tab-btn.active {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--light-green));
      color: white;
  }

  .program-card {
      background: white;
      padding: 25px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .program-card:hover {
      background: white;
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      border-left-width: 8px;
  }

  .program-link {
      color: var(--primary-green);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .program-link:hover {
      color: #587d29;
      transform: translateX(5px);
  }

  /* --- EMPOWERMENT SECTION --- */
  .empowerment-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: white;
  }

  .empowerment-features {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
  }

  .empowerment-features li {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .empowerment-features li::before {
      content: "✨";
      margin-right: 10px;
      font-size: 18px;
      animation: float 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .stat-card {
      background: white;
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .stat-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(106, 150, 50, 0.2);
  }

  .stat-number {
      font-size: 36px;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: var(--primary-green);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  }

  /* --- MARQUEE SECTION --- */
  .product-area {
      background: #f8f9fa;
      padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .marquee-box {
      overflow: hidden;
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 20px 0;
  }

  .marquee {
      display: flex;
      gap: 25px;
      animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
      will-change: transform;
  }

  .marquee img {
      width: 200px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.1);
  }

  .marquee img:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
      filter: brightness(1.1) saturate(1.3);
      z-index: 10;
  }

  /* --- SIMPLE & COMPACT FOOTER --- */
  .footer-simple {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
      color: white;
      padding: 40px 0 20px;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
      font-size: 14px;
  }

  .footer-simple h5 {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--accent-green);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      font-weight: bold;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .footer-simple p {
      color: #e0e0e0;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .footer-simple .contact-info p {
      margin-bottom: 5px;
      /* Tighter spacing for address lines */
  }

  .footer-simple ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
  }

  .footer-simple ul li {
      margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .footer-simple ul li a {
      color: #ccc;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
  }

  .footer-simple ul li a:hover {
      color: var(--accent-green);
      text-decoration: underline;
      padding-left: 5px;
  }

  .footer-social a {
      color: #ccc;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 20px;
      margin-right: 18px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
  }

  .footer-social a:last-child {
      margin-right: 0;
  }

  .footer-social a:hover {
      color: white;
      transform: scale(1.1);
  }

  /* --- NEW --- Style for the Map Container */
  .map-container {
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 180px;
      /* Ensures map has a decent height */
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .map-container iframe {
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      border: 0;
  }

  /* --- END NEW --- */

  .footer-simple hr {
      border: 0;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      margin: 30px 0 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-text {
      text-align: center;
      color: #bbb;
      font-size: 13px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-text a {
      color: #fff200;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: bold;
  }

  .footer-bottom-text a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
  }

  /* --- LOADING ANIMATION --- */
  .loading-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-green));
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 9999;
      animation: fadeOut 2s ease-out 1s forwards;
  }

  .loading-spinner {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      border-top: 3px solid #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes spin {
      0% {
          transform: rotate(0deg);
      }

      100% {
          transform: rotate(360deg);
      }
  }

  @keyframes fadeOut {
      to {
          opacity: 0;
          visibility: hidden;
      }
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS --- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .slide-content {
          right: 20px;
          left: 20px;
          max-width: none;
      }

      .location-info {
          position: static;
          margin: 20px;
      }

      .marquee img {
          width: 150px;
          height: 100px;
      }

      .section-title {
          font-size: 2rem;
      }

      .college-info h1 {
          font-size: 1.5rem;
      }
  }

  /* --- SCROLL ANIMATIONS --- */
  .animate-on-scroll {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(50px);
      transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
  }

  .animate-on-scroll.animated {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* --- Animation Enhancements --- */

  /* 1. Loading Overlay Fade-out */
  .loading-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: #ffffff;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 9999;
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, visibility 0.7s ease;
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
  }

  .loading-overlay.hidden {
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
  }

  .loading-spinner {
      border: 5px solid #f3f3f3;
      border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-green);
      border-radius: 50%;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes spin {
      0% {
          transform: rotate(0deg);
      }

      100% {
          transform: rotate(360deg);
      }
  }

  /* 2. Sticky Navbar */
  .navbar-custom.sticky {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1000;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      animation: slideDown 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  @keyframes slideDown {
      from {
          transform: translateY(-100%);
      }

      to {
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  /* 3. Hero Slider Content Animation */
  .carousel-item.active .slide-content h2 {
      animation: fadeInDown 1s ease-out 0.5s both;
  }

  .carousel-item.active .slide-content p {
      animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
  }

  .carousel-item.active .slide-content .read-more {
      animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 1.1s both;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInDown {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(-30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  /* 4. Section Header Underline Animation */
  .section-header hr {
      width: 0;
      /* Initially hidden */
      transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  }

  .section-header.aos-animate hr {
      width: 80px;
      /* Animate to full width when section is visible */
  }

  /* 5. Enhanced Card Hover Effects */
  .company-card {
      border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
      /* Add a subtle border */
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .company-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
      border-color: var(--primary-green);
  }

  .service-card {
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.1);
      background-color: var(--light-gray);
  }

  /* 6. General Button/Link Hovers */
  .read-more,
  .footer-social a,
  .footer-simple ul li a {
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .read-more:hover {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      color: var(--primary-green);
      transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .footer-social a:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
      color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  }

  .footer-simple ul li a:hover {
      color: var(--primary-green) !important;
      padding-left: 5px;
  }
  /*  */
   /* ===== Sidebar Modal Base ===== */
.sidebarModal.modal.right .modal-dialog {
  position: fixed;
  margin: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.sidebarModal .modal-content {
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  padding: 20px 25px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Close Button */
.sidebarModal .close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #333;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Logo */
.sidebarModal .main-logo {
  width: 160px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.sidebarModal .white-logo {
  display: none;
}

/* Sidebar Content */
.sidebar-content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1e3c72;
}

.sidebar-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sidebar-btn .default-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #1e3c72, #2a5298);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sidebar-btn .default-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #2a5298, #1e3c72);
}

/* Contact Info */
.sidebar-contact-info h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0 15px;
  color: #1e3c72;
}

.sidebar-contact-info .info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-contact-info .info-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #444;
}
.sidebar-contact-info .info-list li i {
  color: #1e3c72;
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Social Links */
.sidebar-social-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.sidebar-social-list li a {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  line-height: 35px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
  color: #1e3c72;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.sidebar-social-list li a:hover {
  background: #1e3c72;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Form */
.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #1e3c72;
}

.contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-form .form-control {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.contact-form .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #1e3c72;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(30, 60, 114, 0.3);
}

.contact-form button.default-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #1e3c72, #2a5298);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.contact-form button.default-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #2a5298, #1e3c72);
}

/* ===== Animation for animate-child ===== */
.animate-child {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}
.animate-child:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-child:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.animate-child:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.animate-child:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes fadeUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sidebarModal.modal.right .modal-dialog {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .sidebarModal .modal-content {
    padding: 15px 20px;
  }
}