/* ==========================================================================
   3rd ISFC — single-page event stylesheet
   No Bootstrap / no Swiper / no jQuery dependency.
   Palette: saffron, mountain green, river blue, marigold, snow.
   Authored for Google PageSpeed: ~12 KB gz, no @import, single file.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Minimal Bootstrap-style responsive display utilities used in the markup */
.d-none{display:none !important}
@media (min-width:992px){
  .d-lg-block{display:block !important}
  .d-lg-flex{display:flex !important}
  .d-lg-grid{display:grid !important}
  .d-lg-inline-block{display:inline-block !important}
}

:root{
  /* Palette aligned to the 2nd ISCC event page ---------------------------- */
  --saffron:#DE660E;          --saffron-deep:#EC4C00;     /* warm orange accent (was deep saffron) */
  --mountain:#091E3E;         --mountain-mid:#202E6C;     /* deep navy anchor (replaces forest green) */
  --mountain-soft:#E5EEF8;                                /* soft blue-tinted neutral */
  --river:#06A2D9;            --river-soft:#E0F4FB;       /* primary brand blue */
  --sunrise:#FFCC00;                                       /* yellow accent */
  --magenta:#EF114C;                                       /* hot tagline highlight */
  --snow:#FAF8F3;             --mist:#EDE8DC;
  --ink:#10141B;              --ink-soft:#404656;
  --line:rgba(16,20,27,.10);
  --shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  --radius:14px;
  --maxw:1240px;
  --menu-h:62px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:var(--menu-h)}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:"Poppins",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);background:var(--snow);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
img{height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:0;background:transparent;color:inherit}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--saffron);margin-bottom:14px}
.eyebrow.ondark{color:var(--sunrise)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 .4em;line-height:1.1}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.45rem);letter-spacing:-.01em}
p{margin:0 0 1em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.section{padding:40px 0}
.section-tight{padding:56px 0}
.section-dark{background:var(--mountain);color:#fff}
.section-dark p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.section-cream{background:var(--mist)}

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA COVERAGE & MEDIA BYTES — news channel wordmark marquee
   ============================================================ */
.media-coverage-section{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:56px 0 56px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%, #F4F8FD 100%);
}
.mc-head{margin:0 auto 32px}
.mc-head .eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.20em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.mc-title{
  margin:0 0 10px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.7vw,2.1rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
}
.mc-intro{margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft)}

.mc-marquee{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  padding:8px 0;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 64px, #000 calc(100% - 64px), transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 64px, #000 calc(100% - 64px), transparent 100%);
}
.mc-track{
  display:flex;gap:14px;width:max-content;
  animation:mcMarquee 70s linear infinite;
  will-change:transform;
}
.mc-marquee:hover .mc-track,
.mc-marquee:focus-within .mc-track{animation-play-state:paused}

@keyframes mcMarquee{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.mc-card{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:170px;height:94px;padding:12px 18px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.10), 0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.06);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.mc-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(9,30,62,.20), 0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  z-index:2;
}
.mc-card img{
  max-width:100%;max-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;display:block;
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .media-coverage-section{padding:44px 0}
  .mc-card{width:140px;height:80px;padding:10px 14px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .mc-track{animation:none;transform:translateX(0)}
  .mc-marquee{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory}
}

/* ============================================================
   ASSOCIATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — 37-logo grid on peach band
   (mirrors the 1st ISCC page section — same content, same images,
   each logo painted with its natural background, no forced plate)
   ============================================================ */
.associate-chamber-section{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;
  padding:64px 0 56px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at 100% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(800px 440px at 0% 100%, rgba(6,162,217,.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F4F8FD 0%, #E7EEF7 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.06);
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-head{text-align:center;margin:0 0 28px}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-title{
  margin:0;color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.2;
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-title em{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(255,204,0,.35) 64%);
  padding:0 4px;
}

/* Two-row dual-direction carousel */
.associate-chamber-section .ac-marquee{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  width:100%;padding:10px 0;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-track{
  display:flex;width:max-content;gap:18px;
  will-change:transform;
}

/* Row 1: scrolls LEFT → RIGHT (track travels right) */
.associate-chamber-section .ac-marquee-rtl .ac-track{
  animation:acScrollRTL 55s linear infinite;
}
/* Row 2: scrolls RIGHT → LEFT (track travels left) */
.associate-chamber-section .ac-marquee-ltr .ac-track{
  animation:acScrollLTR 55s linear infinite;
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-marquee:hover .ac-track{animation-play-state:paused}

@keyframes acScrollRTL{
  from{transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
}
@keyframes acScrollLTR{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.associate-chamber-section .ac-cell{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:180px;height:108px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.08);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.06);
  padding:10px;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-cell:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(9,30,62,.16);
}
.associate-chamber-section .ac-cell img{
  max-width:100%;max-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;display:block;
}

.associate-chamber-section .ac-cta{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:24px;
}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .associate-chamber-section .ac-cell{width:148px;height:90px}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .associate-chamber-section .ac-cell{width:128px;height:78px}
  .associate-chamber-section .ac-track{gap:12px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .associate-chamber-section .ac-track{animation:none !important}
}

/* ============================================================
   A GLIMPSE — past editions photo carousels (1st + 2nd ISCC)
   ============================================================ */
.glimpse-section{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:64px 0 60px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F7FAFD 0%, #EFF4FA 100%);
}
.glimpse-section.glimpse-2nd{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%, #F5F9FC 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.glimpse-head{text-align:center;margin:0 auto 36px}
.glimpse-head .eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.20em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.glimpse-title{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,1.5rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.18;
}
.glimpse-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(255,204,0,.35) 64%);
  padding:0 4px;
}
.glimpse-flourish sup{font-size:.5em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;top:-.7em}
.glimpse-intro{
  margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* infinite marquee — same translate3d(-50%) trick as the country marquee */
.glimpse-marquee{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  padding:6px 0;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent 100%);
}
.glimpse-track{
  display:flex;gap:18px;width:max-content;
  animation:glimpseMarquee 160s linear infinite;
  will-change:transform;
}
.glimpse-marquee:hover .glimpse-track,
.glimpse-marquee:focus-within .glimpse-track{animation-play-state:paused}

.glimpse-marquee-reverse .glimpse-track{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:160s}

@keyframes glimpseMarquee{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.glimpse-card{
  flex:0 0 auto;margin:0;
  width:320px;aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset,
    0 12px 26px rgba(9,30,62,.14),
    0 3px 8px rgba(9,30,62,.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.04);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.glimpse-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset,
    0 20px 40px rgba(9,30,62,.22),
    0 6px 12px rgba(9,30,62,.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.08);
  z-index:2;
}
.glimpse-card img{
  width:100%;height:100%;display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .glimpse-section{padding:48px 0 44px}
  .glimpse-head{margin-bottom:24px}
  .glimpse-card{width:260px}
  .glimpse-track{gap:14px;animation-duration:120s}
  .glimpse-marquee-reverse .glimpse-track{animation-duration:120s}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .glimpse-card{width:220px;border-radius:12px}
  .glimpse-track{gap:12px}
}

/* honour reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .glimpse-track{animation:none;transform:translateX(0)}
  .glimpse-marquee{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .glimpse-card{scroll-snap-align:start}
}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease;white-space:nowrap}
.btn-primary{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(222,102,14,.32)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--saffron-deep);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--mountain);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:#000}
.btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ============== top bar / sticky nav ============== */
.topbar{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;height:var(--menu-h);display:flex;align-items:center;background:rgba(9,30,62,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.topbar .row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;width:100%;padding:0 28px}
@media (max-width:1180px){.topbar .row{padding:0 20px;gap:12px}}
@media (max-width:560px){.topbar .row{padding:0 14px}}

/* logo-less variant: nav fills full width edge-to-edge */
.topbar.topbar-nologo .row{justify-content:center}
.topbar.topbar-nologo .menu{margin:0 auto;justify-content:center;width:100%}

/* logo variant: GCCI mark sits left, menu fills the remaining row */
.topbar.topbar-withlogo .row{justify-content:flex-start;gap:24px}
.topbar.topbar-withlogo .menu{margin-left:auto;justify-content:flex-end}
.topbar .topbar-logo{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  padding:6px 8px;border-radius:8px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.topbar .topbar-logo:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.topbar .topbar-logo img{
  display:block;
  width:56px;height:56px;
  object-fit:contain;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.30));
}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .topbar .topbar-logo img{width:56px;height:56px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .topbar .topbar-logo img{width:56px;height:56px}
  .topbar.topbar-withlogo .row{gap:10px}
}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.1}
.brand img{height:60px;max-height:62px;width:auto;display:block;object-fit:contain;flex:0 0 auto}
@media (max-width:560px){.brand img{height:48px;max-height:50px}}
.brand .brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;font-size:14px}
.brand .brand-text small{display:block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:500;opacity:.7;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:2px}
.menu{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-left:auto;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.menu a{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;opacity:.85;white-space:nowrap}
.menu a:hover,.menu a.active{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);opacity:1}
.menu .cta{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;font-weight:500;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;opacity:1}
.menu .cta:hover{background:var(--saffron-deep)}
.burger{display:none;margin-left:auto;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:8px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.burger span{width:18px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;position:relative}
.burger span::before,.burger span::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;width:18px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px}
.burger span::before{top:-6px}.burger span::after{top:6px}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .menu{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .menu.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:var(--menu-h);left:0;right:0;background:var(--mountain);padding:14px 20px;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);align-items:stretch}
  .menu.open a{padding:12px;border-radius:8px}
}

/* ============== hero (single-viewport, video-led, tagline-driven) ============== */
.sr-only{position:absolute !important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

.hero{
  position:relative;color:var(--mountain);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;text-align:center;
  min-height:auto;
  padding:24px 0 28px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    /* Real Himalayan panorama — save the image to this exact path */
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/hero-bg.jpg") center/cover no-repeat,
    /* Fallback gradient if the photo is missing */
    linear-gradient(180deg,#FFF6E2 0%,#FBD7CD 60%,#E9E6F6 100%);
}

/* overlay tuned for the photographic backdrop — strong central wash so the dark
   navy hero text stays readable on the deep-blue sky + bright snow of the photo */
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(85% 75% at 50% 45%, rgba(255,255,255,.86) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 75%, transparent 95%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 100%);
}

.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%}

/* logo - transparent, no plate, drop-shadow only */
.hero-logo{
  display:block;margin:0 auto 14px;
  width:min(300px,66vw);max-width:300px;
  padding:0;
}
.hero-logo img{
  width:100%;height:auto;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.16));
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero-logo{width:min(240px,76vw)}
}

/* ── temporary CSS wordmark for the 3rd ISFC hero centerpiece ── */
.hero-wordmark-3iscc{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;
  margin:0 auto 18px;padding:0;
  color:#fff;text-shadow:0 4px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,52px);
}
.hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-edition{
  font-size:clamp(46px,6.2vw,90px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--sunrise);
  text-shadow:0 4px 26px rgba(255,204,0,.40), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  line-height:1;display:inline-flex;align-items:flex-start;
}
.hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-edition sup{font-size:.42em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-left:2px;top:.6em}
.hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px;text-align:left}
.hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-line{
  font-size:clamp(11px,1.3vw,17px);
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-big{
  font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,42px);
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.005em;color:#fff;line-height:1;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc{gap:12px}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-stack{gap:2px}
}

/* ── topbar wordmark replacing the GCCI image ── */
.brand-text-mark{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  text-decoration:none;color:#fff;
}
.brand-text-mark .bm-edition{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:flex-start;
  font-size:26px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:var(--sunrise);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.brand-text-mark .bm-edition sup{font-size:.45em;font-weight:700;margin-left:1px;top:.5em}
.brand-text-mark .bm-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05}
.brand-text-mark .bm-name{
  font-size:18px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#fff;
}
.brand-text-mark .bm-stack small{
  display:block;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:1px;
}

/* footer brand: reuse .bm-edition styling but inherit footer color */
footer .brand .bm-edition{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:flex-start;
  font-size:30px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:var(--sunrise);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-right:8px;
}
footer .brand .bm-edition sup{font-size:.45em;font-weight:700;margin-left:1px;top:.5em}

/* ── sectors-hub centre: rotating GCCI seal (mirrors 2nd ISCC) ── */
.center-hub.center-hub-logo{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  border:3px solid #c8e6f7;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(100,180,255,.10), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:4px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .3s;
  z-index:10;
}
.center-hub.center-hub-logo:hover{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(100,180,255,.18), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.center-hub.center-hub-logo img{
  width:132px;height:132px;
  object-fit:contain;border-radius:50%;
  animation:spin-clockwise 10s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin-clockwise{
  from{transform:rotate(0deg)}
  to  {transform:rotate(360deg)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .center-hub.center-hub-logo img{animation:none}
}

/* TAGLINES — editorial hierarchy under the wordmark (dark text for the LIGHT hero) */
.hero-tagline{
  margin:0 auto 14px;max-width:920px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:5px;
  line-height:1.2;text-align:center;
}
.hero-tagline .tl-1{
  display:block;
  width:80%;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,24px);
  letter-spacing:2px;
  border-top:1px solid;
  border-bottom:1px solid;
  padding:15px 10px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--mountain);
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-tagline .tl-1{font-size:16px;letter-spacing:1.4px;padding:11px 8px;width:92%}
}
.hero-tagline .tl-rule{
  display:block;width:48px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--saffron) 50%, transparent);
  opacity:.85;
}
.hero-tagline .tl-2{
  font-style:italic;font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(.9rem,1.25vw,1.05rem);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* date + place line — editorial pill on the light hero */
.hero-datepin{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px 28px;align-items:center;
  margin:0 auto 16px;padding:12px 28px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.80);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.12);border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,18px);color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:.01em;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(9,30,62,.12);
}
.hero-datepin div{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.hero-datepin svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--saffron-deep);flex:0 0 auto}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-datepin{padding:9px 18px;gap:4px 16px;font-size:14px}
  .hero-datepin svg{width:18px;height:18px}
}

/* theme emphasis bar */
.hero-theme{
  display:inline-block;margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron) 0%,var(--saffron-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;padding:10px 30px;border-radius:6px;
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,20px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(222,102,14,.36),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  position:relative;
}
.hero-theme::before,.hero-theme::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;width:28px;height:1px;
  background:rgba(255,204,0,.6);transform:translateY(-50%);
}
.hero-theme::before{right:calc(100% + 14px)}
.hero-theme::after{left:calc(100% + 14px)}
@media (max-width:640px){.hero-theme::before,.hero-theme::after{display:none}}

/* co-located conclave row — inline label + clickable logo card */
.hero-colocated{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin:0 auto 16px;color:var(--mountain);
}
.hero-colocated .label{
  font-size:clamp(14px,1.4vw,20px);letter-spacing:.20em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:700;
  position:relative;padding-right:14px;
}
.hero-colocated .label::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:1px;height:16px;background:rgba(9,30,62,.25);
}
.dip-compact{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:6px 12px 6px 8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-radius:10px;
  cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid rgba(222,102,14,.35);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18), 0 0 0 0 rgba(222,102,14,.30);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  animation:dipPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  overflow:visible;
  isolation:isolate;
}

/* gentle pulsing halo to draw the eye — telegraphs "this is interactive" */
.dip-compact::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-3px;border-radius:13px;
  border:2px solid var(--saffron);
  opacity:0;
  animation:dipPing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-1;
}

/* subtle "shimmer" sweep across the chip every few seconds */
.dip-compact::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-110%);
  animation:dipShimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}

/* tiny chevron after the logo so the affordance is unambiguous */
.dip-compact .dip-arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron) 0%, var(--saffron-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;flex:0 0 auto;
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(222,102,14,.40);
}
.dip-compact .dip-arrow svg{width:10px;height:10px;display:block}

.dip-compact:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  background:#fff;
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(222,102,14,.32), 0 4px 10px rgba(9,30,62,.22);
  animation-play-state:paused;
}
.dip-compact:hover::before{animation-play-state:paused;opacity:.6;inset:-5px}
.dip-compact:hover .dip-arrow{transform:translateX(2px);background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron-deep) 0%, var(--magenta) 100%)}
.dip-compact:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.99)}
.dip-compact:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--sunrise);outline-offset:3px;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}

.dip-compact img{
  height:42px;width:auto;display:block;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.dip-compact:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}

@keyframes dipPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18), 0 0 0 0 rgba(222,102,14,.0)}
  50%    {box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.22), 0 0 0 6px rgba(222,102,14,.10)}
}
@keyframes dipPing{
  0%  {transform:scale(1);   opacity:.55}
  70% {transform:scale(1.18);opacity:0}
  100%{transform:scale(1.18);opacity:0}
}
@keyframes dipShimmer{
  0%,55%{transform:translateX(-110%)}
  70%   {transform:translateX(110%)}
  100%  {transform:translateX(110%)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .dip-compact,.dip-compact::before,.dip-compact::after{animation:none}
  .dip-compact::before{opacity:0}
  .dip-compact::after{display:none}
}

/* focus state — entire stretch reads as ONE inline line:
   "poetic …"  •  FOCUS STATE — Uttarakhand    */
.focus-state{
  margin:0 auto 16px;max-width:1100px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;text-align:center;
}
.focus-state .poetic{
  display:block;width:100%;
  font-style:italic;color:var(--mountain);
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.65vw,17px);line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.005em;
  font-weight:500;
}
.focus-state .poetic::before,
.focus-state .poetic::after{
  color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;opacity:.9;margin:0 4px;
}
.focus-state .poetic::before{content:"\201C"}
.focus-state .poetic::after{content:"\201D"}

.focus-state .fs-inline{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;
}
.focus-state .label{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.55vw,20px);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:700;
}
.focus-state .label::after{
  content:"—";color:rgba(9,30,62,.5);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;margin-left:10px;
}
.focus-state .name{
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,26px);font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.1;
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .focus-state{gap:4px 10px;max-width:680px}
  .focus-state .poetic{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45}
  .focus-state .fs-inline{padding-left:14px}
  .focus-state .fs-inline::before{width:4px;height:4px}
  .focus-state .label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em}
  .focus-state .name{font-size:14px}
}

/* "Organised by" — compact horizontal endorsement row above the CTAs */
.hero-organised{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  margin:0 auto 12px;padding:6px 14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
}
.hero-organised{padding:8px 18px}
.hero-organised .ho-label{
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.3vw,12px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.20em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);
  position:relative;padding-right:12px;
}
.hero-organised .ho-label::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:1px;height:16px;background:rgba(9,30,62,.22);
}
.hero-organised .ho-logo-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.hero-organised .ho-logo-link:hover{transform:scale(1.06)}
.hero-organised .ho-logo-link img{
  width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(9,30,62,.18));
}
.hero-organised .ho-name{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,20px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.005em;
  color:var(--mountain);line-height:1.2;white-space:nowrap;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero-organised{gap:10px;padding:6px 14px;margin-bottom:12px}
  .hero-organised .ho-label{font-size:11.5px;padding-right:10px;letter-spacing:.16em}
  .hero-organised .ho-logo-link img{width:32px;height:32px}
  .hero-organised .ho-name{font-size:13.5px;white-space:normal}
}

/* CTAs — compact, centered */
.hero-ctas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin:0}
.hero-ctas .btn{padding:10px 18px;font-size:14px}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LIVE COUNTDOWN — hero centerpiece replacing the CTA
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-countdown{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:stretch;justify-content:center;
  gap:6px;margin:4px auto 0;padding:10px 16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.12);
  border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(9,30,62,.12);
}
.hero-countdown .cd-cell{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-width:62px;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,204,0,.10) 0%, rgba(222,102,14,.10) 100%);
}
.hero-countdown .cd-num{
  font-family:"Poppins",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.hero-countdown .cd-lbl{
  margin-top:2px;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mountain);opacity:.78;
}
.hero-countdown .cd-sep{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);opacity:.45;line-height:1;
  padding-bottom:14px;align-self:center;
  animation:cdBlink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cdBlink{
  0%,45%{opacity:.65}
  50%,95%{opacity:.20}
  100%{opacity:.65}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-countdown{gap:3px;padding:8px 10px}
  .hero-countdown .cd-cell{min-width:48px;padding:3px 6px}
  .hero-countdown .cd-lbl{font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.14em}
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   VERTICAL SOCIAL RAIL — pinned right edge, brand-colour icons
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.social-rail{
  position:fixed;top:50%;right:14px;transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:70;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  padding:8px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(9,30,62,.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(9,30,62,.08);
}
.social-rail .sr-icon{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  color:#fff;text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .25s ease, filter .2s ease;
  box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(9,30,62,.18);
}
.social-rail .sr-icon svg{width:17px;height:17px;display:block}
.social-rail .sr-icon:hover{transform:translateX(-4px) scale(1.10);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(9,30,62,.28)}
.social-rail .sr-icon:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sunrise);outline-offset:3px}

/* Brand-coloured icons (always-on, not just hover, so they're recognisable) */
.social-rail .sr-whatsapp { background:#25D366 }
.social-rail .sr-mail     { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep)) }
.social-rail .sr-x        { background:#000 }
.social-rail .sr-facebook { background:#1877F2 }
.social-rail .sr-linkedin { background:#0A66C2 }
.social-rail .sr-instagram{ background:linear-gradient(45deg,#F58529 0%,#DD2A7B 50%,#8134AF 100%) }

/* Tooltip on hover, anchored to the LEFT of each icon */
.social-rail .sr-icon::after{
  content:attr(title);
  position:absolute;right:calc(100% + 12px);top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  padding:5px 10px;border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.30);
}
.social-rail .sr-icon{position:relative}
.social-rail .sr-icon:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0)}

/* Auto-hide the rail when the floating-cta button is at risk of overlap on small screens.
   The floating-cta is bottom-right; the rail is mid-right — they don't collide normally,
   but on very short viewports we collapse the rail to a compact vertical strip. */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .social-rail{
    right:10px;gap:6px;padding:6px;
  }
  .social-rail .sr-icon{width:34px;height:34px}
  .social-rail .sr-icon svg{width:15px;height:15px}
  .social-rail .sr-icon::after{display:none}
}
@media (max-height:600px){
  .social-rail .sr-icon{width:32px;height:32px}
  .social-rail .sr-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px}
  .social-rail{gap:5px;padding:5px}
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO CTA — "Expression of Interest" (sits under "Organised by")
   The old position:fixed floating button has been retired.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Belt-and-suspenders — if the old floating CTA markup is still cached anywhere, hide it */
.floating-cta{display:none !important}

/* ── Hero CTA — Expression of Interest (placed under "Organised by") ── */
.hero-cta{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;
  margin:14px auto 6px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.hero-eoi-btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:14px 26px 14px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron) 0%,var(--saffron-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;
  font-size:clamp(14px,1.4vw,16px);
  border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(222,102,14,.42), 0 4px 10px rgba(9,30,62,.20);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  overflow:visible;
}
.hero-eoi-btn::before{
  /* gentle outer "ping" ring to draw the eye */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid var(--saffron);
  animation:heroEoiPing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-eoi-btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(222,102,14,.55), 0 6px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.30);
  color:#fff;
}
.hero-eoi-btn:active{transform:translateY(-1px) scale(.98)}
.hero-eoi-btn:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--sunrise);outline-offset:3px;
}
.hero-eoi-btn .he-icon{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  flex:0 0 auto;
}
.hero-eoi-btn .he-icon svg{width:16px;height:16px;display:block}
.hero-eoi-btn .he-label{line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}

@keyframes heroEoiPing{
  0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.65}
  70%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}
  100%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero-cta{margin:12px auto 4px}
  .hero-eoi-btn{padding:12px 20px 12px 14px;font-size:13.5px}
  .hero-eoi-btn .he-icon{width:24px;height:24px}
  .hero-eoi-btn .he-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-eoi-btn::before{animation:none;opacity:0}
  .hero-countdown .cd-sep{animation:none}
}

/* Hero social + contact icons */
.hero-socials{
  display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;margin:12px auto 0;
}
.hero-socials .hs-icon{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  color:var(--mountain);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.hero-socials .hs-icon svg{width:15px;height:15px;display:block}
.hero-socials .hs-icon:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(9,30,62,.22);
}
/* per-platform hover tints */
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href^="https://wa.me/"]:hover{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href^="mailto:"]:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff}
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href*="x.com"]:hover{background:#000;color:#fff}
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href*="facebook.com"]:hover{background:#1877F2;color:#fff}
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href*="linkedin.com"]:hover{background:#0A66C2;color:#fff}
.hero-socials .hs-icon[href*="instagram.com"]:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(45deg,#F58529 0%,#DD2A7B 50%,#8134AF 100%);color:#fff;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-socials{gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
  .hero-socials .hs-icon{width:38px;height:38px}
  .hero-socials .hs-icon svg{width:16px;height:16px}
}

/* ============== ticker ============== */
.ticker{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron) 0%,var(--sunrise) 50%,var(--saffron) 100%);color:var(--mountain);padding:14px 0;overflow:hidden;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ticker-track{display:flex;gap:48px;white-space:nowrap;animation:tick 28s linear infinite}
.ticker-track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.ticker-track span::after{content:"✦";color:var(--mountain);opacity:.4;margin-left:48px}
@keyframes tick{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ============== generic blocks ============== */
.kicker{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:48px}
.kicker p{margin:0;max-width:520px}
@media (max-width:740px){.kicker{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}}
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:20px}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card .num{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--saffron);margin-bottom:8px}
.card h3{margin-bottom:8px}
.card p{font-size:14.5px;margin:0}

/* ============== sectors hub ============== */
.sectors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:32px}
.sector{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:22px 18px;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;transition:.2s}
.sector:hover{border-color:var(--saffron);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.sector .icn{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--mountain-soft);color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800}
.sector h4{margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.25}


/* ============== leadership quote slider ============== */
/* Section background — Rishikesh photo with navy overlay for readable white text */
.leadership-section{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  padding:64px 0;
  background:
    /* dual gradient overlay sits over the photo */
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,.78) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.62) 50%, rgba(9,30,62,.82) 100%),
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 50% 45%, rgba(222,102,14,.20), transparent 75%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/rishikesh.jpg") center/cover no-repeat fixed;
  color:#fff;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  /* `background-attachment: fixed` is janky on mobile; let it scroll naturally */
  .leadership-section{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,.80) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.66) 50%, rgba(9,30,62,.84) 100%),
      url("../images/event/3rd-icc/rishikesh.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  }
}

/* Re-tone the quote slider so it reads cleanly on the dark photo backdrop */
.leadership-section .qs-body q{color:#fff}
.leadership-section .qs-body q::before{color:var(--sunrise)}
.leadership-section .qs-who b{color:#fff}
.leadership-section .qs-who span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.leadership-section .qs-arrow{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.leadership-section .qs-arrow:hover{background:var(--saffron);border-color:var(--saffron)}
.leadership-section .qs-dot{background:rgba(255,255,255,.30)}
.leadership-section .qs-dot.active{background:var(--sunrise)}

.qs-wrap{position:relative;}
@media (max-width:760px){.qs-wrap{padding:32px 22px 40px}}
.qs-track{position:relative;min-height:340px}
@media (max-width:760px){.qs-track{min-height:auto}}
.qs-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:340px 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateX(20px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease, visibility .55s;
}
.qs-slide.active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(0);position:relative}
@media (max-width:760px){.qs-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;text-align:center}}

.qs-photo{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;width:100%;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, #FAD9C2 0%, #F4C4A4 100%);
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(9,30,62,.18);
}
.qs-photo.dhami{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, #C5E0D1 0%, #97C7AB 100%)}
.qs-photo::after{
  content:attr(data-init);position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:5rem;font-weight:800;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.qs-photo img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.qs-photo img:not([src]),.qs-photo img[src=""]{display:none}

.qs-body q{
  display:block;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.35rem);font-style:italic;
  color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 26px;quotes:"\201C" "\201D";
}
.qs-body q::before{content:open-quote;font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--saffron);line-height:0;vertical-align:-.4em;margin-right:6px}
.qs-who b{display:block;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:2px}
.qs-who span{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}

.qs-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;border:0;z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.25);transition:.2s;
}
.qs-arrow:hover{background:var(--saffron);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05)}
.qs-prev{left:-22px}.qs-next{right:-22px}
@media (max-width:760px){.qs-arrow{width:38px;height:38px;font-size:15px}.qs-prev{left:-12px}.qs-next{right:-12px}}

.qs-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:28px}
.qs-dot{width:32px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--mist);cursor:pointer;border:0;padding:0;transition:.2s}
.qs-dot.active{background:var(--saffron);width:48px}
.qs-dot:hover{background:var(--saffron-deep)}

/* ============== focus state / municipalities ============== */
.muni-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:42px}
@media (max-width:880px){.muni-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* municipality logo grid — 5 × 2 compact cards on desktop */
.muni-grid{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr) !important;
  grid-auto-rows:auto !important;
  gap:10px !important;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.muni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr) !important;gap:10px !important}}
@media (max-width:600px){.muni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr) !important;gap:8px !important}}

.muni-logo{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.muni-logo:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* photo plate — city photo as background, logo badge centered overlay */
.ml-plate{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ml-photo{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;display:block;z-index:0;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.muni-logo:hover .ml-photo{transform:scale(1.06)}

/* gradient overlay so the medallion + photo + bottom strip read well */
.ml-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,20,27,0) 35%, rgba(15,20,27,.45) 75%, rgba(9,30,62,.65) 100%);
}

/* small circular medallion holding the municipal logo OR the 3-letter code */
.ml-badge{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  z-index:2;
  width:54%;max-width:96px;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:8px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.30), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,204,0,.4);
}
.ml-badge > img{
  max-width:100%;max-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;display:block;
}
.ml-fallback{
  font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  font-size:clamp(14px,1.8vw,22px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--mountain);line-height:1;
  text-align:center;
  display:none;
}
.ml-badge.no-logo .ml-fallback{display:block}
.ml-badge.no-logo{padding:0}

.ml-meta{
  padding:10px 10px 12px;text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:5px;
}
.ml-tag{
  font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  background:rgba(222,102,14,.10);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:999px;
  line-height:1;
}
.ml-name{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
}

/* municipality photo cards — featured + grid */
.muni-section-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:30px;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.muni-section-head h2,.muni-section-head h3{margin:0}
.muni-section-head .hint{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0;max-width:380px}
.muni-section-head .hint code{background:var(--mist);color:var(--ink);padding:2px 6px;border-radius:4px;font-size:12px}
.section-dark .muni-section-head .hint,
.muni-uttarakhand .muni-section-head .hint{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.section-dark .muni-section-head .hint code,
.muni-uttarakhand .muni-section-head .hint code{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:var(--sunrise);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

/* ============== Uttarakhand-flavoured backdrop for municipalities ============== */
.muni-uttarakhand{
  position:relative;
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  /* fallback gradient if SVG fails */
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0B1A30 0%,#1F3556 40%,#5C476B 65%,#B7693C 85%,#E8A567 100%);
}
.muni-uttarakhand .muni-bg-art{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
}
.muni-uttarakhand .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.muni-uttarakhand p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.muni-uttarakhand h2,.muni-uttarakhand h3{color:#fff}

/* nudge the cards a bit so the foreground ridge sits behind, not over them */
.muni-uttarakhand .muni{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.muni-uttarakhand .muni:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}

.muni-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  grid-auto-rows:200px;
  gap:14px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.muni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);grid-auto-rows:180px}}
@media (max-width:680px){.muni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-auto-rows:160px}}

.muni{
  position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain) 0%,var(--river) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(9,30,62,.12);
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.muni:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(9,30,62,.25)}
.muni img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);z-index:0;
}
.muni:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.muni::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,20,27,0) 35%, rgba(15,20,27,.55) 70%, rgba(9,30,62,.92) 100%);
}
.muni-meta{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;
  padding:16px 16px 18px;
}
.muni-tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--mountain);background:var(--sunrise);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:8px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(255,204,0,.35);
}
.muni-name{
  display:block;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1.15;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.muni-sub{
  display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;opacity:.85;margin-top:4px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* featured (first) card spans 2x2 */
.muni.featured{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
.muni.featured .muni-name{font-size:1.7rem}
.muni.featured .muni-sub{font-size:13.5px;max-width:88%}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .muni.featured{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .muni.featured{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
  .muni.featured .muni-name{font-size:1.3rem}
}

/* gradient placeholders rotate while real images are missing */
.muni:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#202E6C,#FFCC00)}
.muni:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06A2D9,#091E3E)}
.muni:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#DE660E,#202E6C)}
.muni:nth-child(5){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#091E3E,#06A2D9)}
.muni:nth-child(6){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#202E6C,#06A2D9)}
.muni:nth-child(7){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFCC00,#DE660E)}
.muni:nth-child(8){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06A2D9,#FFCC00)}
.muni:nth-child(9){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#DE660E,#06A2D9)}
.muni:nth-child(10){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#202E6C,#DE660E)}

/* ============== edge-to-edge stats band with Himalayan ridges ============== */
.stats-band{
  position:relative;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;
  /* edge-to-edge — break out of any container width */
  width:100%;margin:0;
  padding:46px 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 380px at 80% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.22), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(95deg, #E2174A 0%, #EF114C 28%, #F0356E 60%, #DE660E 100%);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.stats-hills{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:55%;
  z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  display:block;
}
.stats-row{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  align-items:center;gap:0;
  max-width:1440px;margin:0 auto;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.stats-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);row-gap:34px}}
@media (max-width:560px){.stats-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:28px}}

.stat{
  text-align:center;padding:0 14px;position:relative;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.stat:last-child{border-right:0}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .stat{border-right:none;padding:6px 14px}
  .stat:nth-child(3n){border-right:none}
}

.stat-icon{
  height:74px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.stat-icon img{
  max-height:74px;max-width:88px;width:auto;height:auto;
  filter:brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}
.stat-num{
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.stat-lbl{
  font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  margin-top:8px;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .stat-icon{height:56px;margin-bottom:10px}
  .stat-icon img{max-height:56px;max-width:68px}
  .stat-lbl{font-size:12.5px}
}

/* ============== Event Highlights — bullets + image cards ============== */
.eh-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--snow) 0%, var(--mist) 100%)}
.eh-section h2{
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.eh-section .eyebrow{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.20em;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);
}

/* 10 bullets — multi-column flow so the browser balances heights (≈3·4·3) */
.eh-bullets{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto 56px;
  max-width:1240px;
  column-count:3;column-gap:36px;column-fill:balance;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.eh-bullets{column-count:2;column-gap:28px}}
@media (max-width:640px){.eh-bullets{column-count:1}}

.eh-bullets li{
  break-inside:avoid;page-break-inside:avoid;-webkit-column-break-inside:avoid;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  padding:10px 0;
  background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;
  transition:transform .2s;
}
.eh-bullets li:hover{transform:translateX(2px)}

.eh-tick{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(222,102,14,.30);
  margin-top:1px;
}
.eh-tick svg{width:18px;height:18px}

.eh-bullets li p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--mountain);
  font-weight:500;
}

/* 6 image cards — 3 columns × 2 rows */
.eh-cards{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
  margin-top:8px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.eh-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.eh-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.eh-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
  position:relative;
}
.eh-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:4px;width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron),var(--sunrise));
  z-index:2;
}
.eh-card:nth-child(2)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--river),var(--mountain))}
.eh-card:nth-child(3)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mountain-mid),var(--saffron))}
.eh-card:nth-child(4)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sunrise),var(--saffron-deep))}
.eh-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(9,30,62,.14);
}

.eh-card-img{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
}
.eh-card-img img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.eh-card:hover .eh-card-img img{transform:scale(1.06)}

.eh-card-body{padding:22px 22px 24px}
.eh-card-body h3{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.25;
}
.eh-card-body p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--mountain);
  font-weight:400;
}

/* linked cards (anchor variant) */
a.eh-card.eh-card-link{
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
}
a.eh-card.eh-card-link:hover .eh-card-body h3{color:var(--saffron-deep)}
/* keep the original 1/2/3/4 stripe rules; map them for the new 5th–7th cards */
.eh-card:nth-child(5)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--river),var(--saffron))}
.eh-card:nth-child(6)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mountain),var(--sunrise))}
.eh-card:nth-child(7)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron-deep),var(--mountain-mid))}

/* small external-link arrow inside the h3 */
.eh-card-body h3 .eh-ext{
  display:inline-block;margin-left:4px;
  font-size:.85em;font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  transform:translate(-2px,-1px);
  transition:transform .2s, color .2s;
}
a.eh-card.eh-card-link:hover .eh-ext{
  transform:translate(0,-3px);color:var(--saffron);
}

/* graceful placeholder if a card image is missing */
.eh-card-img.eh-no-img{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 220px at 80% 20%, rgba(255,204,0,.30), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  position:relative;
}
.eh-card-img.eh-no-img::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,.14) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
}

/* ============== delegations / awards ============== */
.flags{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(120px,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.flag{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600}
.flag .sw{width:28px;height:20px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--saffron) 33%,#fff 33% 66%,var(--mountain-mid) 66%);flex:0 0 auto}
.awards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:32px}
.award{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 0%,var(--mist) 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.award .medal{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--sunrise);color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px}
.award h4{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1rem}
.award small{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:13px}

/* ============== two-col ============== */
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:42px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:880px){.two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.bullet-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:14px 0 0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.bullet-list li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;color:var(--ink);font-size:15px}
.bullet-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--saffron-deep);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(222,102,14,.18)}
.image-block{aspect-ratio:5/4;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain) 0%,var(--river) 100%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}
.image-block.alt{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron) 0%,var(--sunrise) 100%);color:var(--mountain)}

/* ============== sponsorship ============== */
.sponsor-cta{margin-top:30px;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
@media (max-width:740px){.sponsor-cta{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}}
.qr{width:104px;height:104px;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,var(--ink) 25%,transparent 25%),linear-gradient(-45deg,var(--ink) 25%,transparent 25%),linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 75%,var(--ink) 75%),linear-gradient(-45deg,transparent 75%,var(--ink) 75%);background-size:14px 14px;background-position:0 0,0 7px,7px -7px,-7px 0}
.tier-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:24px}
.tier{padding:20px;border-radius:14px;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.tier.t1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFCC00,#DE660E);color:var(--mountain)}
.tier.t2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C0C0C0,#7d7d7d);color:#fff}
.tier.t3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#cd7f32,#7B4A1F);color:#fff}
.tier.t4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06A2D9,#091E3E);color:#fff}
.tier b{display:block;font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}
.tier span{font-size:13px;font-weight:500;opacity:.85}

/* ============== media ============== */
.media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:32px}
.media-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.2s}
.media-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.media-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain),var(--river))}
.media-card:nth-child(2) .thumb{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--sunrise))}
.media-card:nth-child(3) .thumb{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--river),var(--mountain))}
.media-card .body{padding:18px}
.media-card small{color:var(--saffron);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.media-card h4{margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.35}
.media-card p{font-size:13.5px;margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ============== past editions ============== */
.past{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:32px}
@media (max-width:740px){.past{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.past a{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:34px;min-height:200px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--mountain),var(--mountain-mid))}
.past a:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--river),var(--mountain))}
.past a small{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin-bottom:8px}
.past a h3{margin:0 0 6px;color:#fff}
.past a span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--sunrise);margin-top:10px}

/* ============== Why Exhibit — plain background ============== */
.why-exhibit-pahari{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:0;
  background:#FBF4E0; /* plain warm cream */
}
.why-exhibit-pahari::before,
.why-exhibit-pahari::after{content:none}
.why-exhibit-pahari .pahari-rosette{display:none}
.why-exhibit-pahari .container{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* zigzag-and-stud Pahari border ribbon — pure CSS */
.pahari-border{
  position:relative;height:42px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #9C2E1E 0%, #C24832 50%, #9C2E1E 100%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:42px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18), inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.pahari-border .zigzag{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,235,200,.30) 25%, transparent 25%) 0 0/16px 16px,
    linear-gradient(45deg,  rgba(255,235,200,.30) 25%, transparent 25%) 8px 0/16px 16px;
}
.pahari-border .stud{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  width:14px;height:14px;background:#FAEEDA;
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px #9C2E1E, 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.pahari-border-bottom{transform:scaleY(-1)}

/* ── header ── */
.wep-head{
  padding:42px 0 22px;
}
.wep-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);
  color:#3A1A12;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
  margin:0;
}
.wep-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:#9C2E1E;font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(178,58,46,.18) 64%);
  padding:0 4px;
}

/* ── compact 5-up grid (single row on desktop) ── */
.wep-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto 26px;max-width:1240px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.wep-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.wep-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.wep-card{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(178,58,46,.18);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:18px 16px 16px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.wep-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron),#9C2E1E);
}
.wep-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#9C2E1E;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(156,46,30,.10);
}

.wep-num{
  font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  font-style:italic;font-weight:700;
  font-size:20px;line-height:1;
  color:#9C2E1E;
  margin-bottom:2px;
}

.wep-name{
  margin:0;font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}

.wep-detail{
  margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* CTA */
.wep-cta{text-align:center;padding:8px 0 36px}

/* ── full-width infinite-scrolling exhibit-floor marquee ── */
.wep-marquee{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  padding:8px 0 36px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
}
.wep-track{
  display:flex;gap:14px;width:max-content;align-items:center;
  animation:wepScroll 55s linear infinite;
}
.wep-marquee:hover .wep-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes wepScroll{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}
.wep-photo{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:300px;height:200px;
  border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(156,46,30,.14);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FAEEDA,#F4DDB8);
}
.wep-photo img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.wep-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
@media (max-width:680px){.wep-photo{width:240px;height:160px}}

/* ============== Key Reasons to Sponsor 3rd ISFC ============== */
.key-reasons{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--snow) 0%, var(--mist) 100%)}

.kr-head{
  margin:0 auto 36px;
}
.kr-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.2rem);
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.kr-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(222,102,14,.18) 64%);
  padding:0 4px;
}
.kr-intro{
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0;
}

/* 3-column reason grid */
.kr-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto 28px;max-width:1180px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.kr-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.kr-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.kr-card{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:24px 22px 22px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.kr-card::before{
  /* soft saffron arc behind the number — adds depth without noise */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-32px;left:-32px;
  width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,204,0,.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.kr-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(9,30,62,.12);
}

.kr-num{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  color:#fff;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(222,102,14,.32);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}

.kr-name{
  margin:4px 0 0;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.32;
}
.kr-detail{
  margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

.kr-cta{text-align:center}

/* ============== Invest in Uttarakhand ============== */
.invest-uk{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 100% 0%, rgba(6,162,217,.10), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 460px at 0% 100%, rgba(9,30,62,.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--mountain-soft) 100%);
}

.iuk-head{margin-bottom:56px}
.iuk-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 14px;
}
.iuk-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--mountain-mid);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(255,204,0,.45) 64%);
  padding:0 6px;
}
.iuk-intro{
  font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ── three-block layout ── */
.iuk-block{margin:0 0 56px;position:relative}
.iuk-block:last-of-type{margin-bottom:36px}
.iuk-block-head{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;margin:0 0 26px;
  padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.iuk-step{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain),var(--mountain-mid));
  color:var(--sunrise);
  font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;
  font-size:18px;font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(9,30,62,.30);
}
.iuk-block-head > div{flex:1;min-width:0}
.iuk-block-head h3.iuk-subhead{
  margin:0;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.4rem);
  font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;text-transform:none;text-align:left;
}
.iuk-block-head h3.iuk-subhead::before,
.iuk-block-head h3.iuk-subhead::after{display:none}
.iuk-blurb{
  margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* "read more" link inline at the end of each block */
.iuk-readmore{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  margin-top:16px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:.005em;
  border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(222,102,14,.45);padding-bottom:1px;
  transition:color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.iuk-readmore:hover{color:var(--saffron);border-color:var(--saffron)}
.iuk-readmore.primary{
  color:#fff;background:var(--mountain);
  padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;border-bottom:0;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:700;
}
.iuk-readmore.primary:hover{background:#000;color:#fff}

/* ── Investible Projects: category tile grid ── */
.iuk-projects{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.iuk-projects{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:680px){.iuk-projects{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:420px){.iuk-projects{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.iuk-projects li{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  transition:transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.iuk-projects li:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.08);
}
.iuk-projects li > a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--mountain);line-height:1.3;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.iuk-projects li > a > span:nth-child(2){flex:1;min-width:0}
.iuk-projects li > a::after{
  content:"↗";margin-left:auto;font-size:13px;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  opacity:0;transform:translate(-4px,0);transition:opacity .2s, transform .2s;
}
.iuk-projects li:hover > a::after{opacity:1;transform:translate(0,0)}
.iuk-projects li:hover > a{color:var(--saffron-deep)}
.iuk-projects .ip-ico{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:16px;
}

/* ── Four focus sector cards ── */
.iuk-sectors{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 56px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.iuk-sectors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.iuk-sectors{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.iuk-sector{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:24px 22px 22px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.iuk-sector::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mountain),var(--saffron));
  transform:scaleY(.18);transform-origin:top;transition:transform .35s ease;
}
.iuk-sector:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:var(--mountain-mid);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(9,30,62,.12);
}
.iuk-sector:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}

.iuk-sicon{
  display:inline-grid;place-items:center;
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  color:var(--mountain);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.iuk-sicon svg{width:22px;height:22px}

.iuk-sname{
  margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.iuk-sdetail{
  margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ── Why Uttarakhand pillars ── */
.iuk-subhead{
  text-align:center;margin:0 0 22px;
  font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.iuk-subhead::before,
.iuk-subhead::after{
  content:"";display:inline-block;width:38px;height:1px;background:var(--saffron);
  vertical-align:middle;margin:0 14px;opacity:.7;
}

.iuk-why-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 36px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.iuk-why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.iuk-why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.iuk-why{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  transition:transform .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.iuk-why:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:#fff;
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(9,30,62,.08);
}

.iuk-wnum{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  font-style:italic;font-weight:700;
  font-size:18px;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);
  min-width:26px;padding-top:2px;
}

.iuk-why p{
  margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.iuk-why p b{color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800}

.iuk-cta{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (max-width:560px){.iuk-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.iuk-cta .btn{justify-content:center}}

/* ============== Media & Insights Hub ============== */
.media-hub{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 100% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.12), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--snow) 100%);
}

.mh-head{margin-bottom:28px}
.mh-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.2rem);
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 12px;
}
.mh-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(222,102,14,.18) 64%);
  padding:0 4px;
}
.mh-intro{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0}

/* category chips */
.mh-chips{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto 32px;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
}
.mh-chips li{
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft);
  padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s;
}
.mh-chips li:hover{border-color:var(--saffron);color:var(--mountain)}
.mh-chips li.active{
  background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;border-color:var(--mountain);
}

/* editorial grid: 1 featured (2-col span, 2-row) + 4 standard */
.mh-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}
/* Featured card: full-width hero row, horizontal layout (thumb left + body right) */
.mh-grid .mh-featured{
  grid-column:span 4;grid-row:auto;
  flex-direction:row;align-items:stretch;
  min-height:0;
}
.mh-grid .mh-featured .mh-thumb{
  flex:0 0 38%;max-width:38%;aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0;
}
.mh-grid .mh-featured .mh-body{
  flex:1;padding:24px 28px 26px;justify-content:flex-start;
}
/* keep the small-card row uniform in height */
.mh-grid > .mh-card:not(.mh-featured){align-self:stretch}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .mh-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .mh-grid .mh-featured{grid-column:span 2;flex-direction:column}
  .mh-grid .mh-featured .mh-thumb{flex:0 0 auto;max-width:none;aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:0}
  .mh-grid .mh-featured .mh-body{padding:18px 20px 20px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .mh-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mh-grid .mh-featured{grid-column:auto}
}

.mh-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.mh-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
}
.mh-thumb{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain) 0%, var(--river) 100%);
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:14px;
}
/* Media & Insights Hub thumbnails — real photos from the editorial desk.
   A subtle dark gradient overlay keeps the white "tag" pill + headline readable on top. */
.mh-th-1{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/future.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#091E3E,#DE660E);
}
.mh-th-2{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/uk-decade.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#06A2D9,#091E3E);
}
.mh-th-3{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/uk-urban.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#9B5DE5,#202E6C);
}
.mh-th-4{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/smartcity-ddn.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#FFCC00,#DE660E);
}
.mh-th-5{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/conversation-dhami.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#202E6C,#06A2D9);
}
.mh-featured .mh-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9}

.mh-tag{
  font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--mountain);
  padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;
}
.mh-play{
  position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:14px;
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--mountain);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.mh-body{padding:16px 18px 18px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.mh-headline{
  margin:0;font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.32;
}
.mh-featured .mh-headline{font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.22;margin-bottom:4px}
.mh-body .mh-headline{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3}
.mh-snip{
  margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:5;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.mh-featured .mh-snip{font-size:14.5px;-webkit-line-clamp:6}
.mh-meta{
  margin:auto 0 0;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft);
  display:block;
}
.mh-meta span{display:inline}
.mh-meta span[aria-hidden]{opacity:.4;margin:0 5px}

.mh-readmore{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-top:6px;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(222,102,14,.45);padding-bottom:1px;
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.mh-readmore:hover{color:var(--saffron);border-color:var(--saffron)}

/* ============================================================
   Editorial full-article modal — opens from the Media & Insights
   Hub featured card's "Read the full editorial →" link
   ============================================================ */
.editorial-modal{padding:24px}
.editorial-modal .panel{
  max-width:780px;width:96%;
  max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;
  padding:0;border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(9,30,62,.30);
  text-align:left;
}
.editorial-modal .x{
  position:sticky;top:12px;float:right;margin:12px 14px -28px auto;
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(9,30,62,.08);color:var(--mountain);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  font-weight:800;font-size:18px;line-height:1;
  z-index:5;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;
}
.editorial-modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;border-color:var(--saffron)}

.ed-article{padding:36px 44px 40px}
.ed-head{
  margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 0 22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.ed-tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.20em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--saffron-deep);margin-bottom:14px;
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(222,102,14,.10);
}
.ed-article h2{
  margin:0 0 14px;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
}
.ed-meta{margin:0;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ed-meta span[aria-hidden]{opacity:.4;margin:0 6px}

.ed-body{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink)}
.ed-lead{
  font-size:16.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--mountain);
  line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 22px;
}
.ed-body h3{
  margin:24px 0 8px;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.ed-body p{margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ed-list{
  margin:6px 0 16px;padding:0;list-style:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
}
.ed-list li{
  position:relative;padding:0 0 0 22px;
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);
}
.ed-list li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(222,102,14,.30);
}
.ed-byline{
  margin-top:26px;padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-style:italic;font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  text-align:right;font-size:14px;
}

/* Tourist places photo strip inside an editorial modal */
.ed-photo-strip{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;
  margin:0 0 26px;padding:0;
}
.ed-photo-strip figure{
  margin:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.10), 0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.06);
  position:relative;
}
.ed-photo-strip figure img{
  display:block;width:100%;height:150px;object-fit:cover;
}
.ed-photo-strip figcaption{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  padding:8px 12px 9px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,30,62,0) 0%, rgba(9,30,62,.78) 80%, rgba(9,30,62,.92) 100%);
  color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.01em;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ed-photo-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:22px}
  .ed-photo-strip figure:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 / -1}
  .ed-photo-strip figure img{height:130px}
}

/* CM Video Interview Modal — YouTube embed */
.cm-video-modal{padding:24px}
.cm-video-modal .panel{
  max-width:920px !important;width:96%;
  padding:0 !important;border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff !important;color:var(--mountain);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(9,30,62,.30);
  text-align:left;
}
.cm-video-modal .x{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(9,30,62,.08);color:var(--mountain);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.10);
  font-weight:800;font-size:18px;line-height:1;
  z-index:5;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;
}
.cm-video-modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;border-color:var(--saffron)}
.cm-video-body{padding:28px 28px 28px}
.cm-video-head{margin:0 0 16px;padding-right:48px}
.cm-video-head .ed-tag{
  background:rgba(222,102,14,.10);color:var(--saffron-deep);
}
.cm-video-head h2{
  margin:12px 0 6px;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.65rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.25;
}
.cm-video-meta{
  margin:0;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.cm-video-frame{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;width:100%;
  border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  background:#000;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.cm-video-frame iframe{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .cm-video-modal{padding:12px}
  .cm-video-body{padding:18px 18px 18px}
  .cm-video-head h2{font-size:1.1rem}
}

/* Clickable video card affordance */
.mh-card.mh-card-video{cursor:pointer}
.mh-card.mh-card-video:hover .mh-thumb,
.mh-card.mh-card-video:focus-visible .mh-thumb{filter:brightness(1.08)}
.mh-card.mh-card-video .mh-play{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--saffron-deep);
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-size:22px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.mh-card.mh-card-video:hover .mh-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06)}
.mh-card.mh-card-video:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--saffron);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:14px}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .editorial-modal{padding:12px}
  .ed-article{padding:26px 22px 28px}
  .ed-head{margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:18px}
  .ed-article h2{font-size:1.35rem}
  .ed-lead{font-size:15px}
  .ed-body{font-size:14px}
  .ed-body h3{font-size:1rem}
  .ed-list li{font-size:13.5px}
}

/* ── newsletter strip ── */
.mh-newsletter{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;
  padding:28px 32px;border-radius:18px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.mh-newsletter::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-60px;right:-60px;
  width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,204,0,.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
@media (max-width:780px){.mh-newsletter{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}}
.mh-nl-text h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.mh-nl-text p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.mh-nl-form{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}
@media (max-width:780px){.mh-nl-form{justify-content:center}}
.mh-nl-form input[type=email]{
  flex:1;min-width:180px;padding:12px 16px;
  font:inherit;font-size:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);border-radius:999px;
  transition:.2s;
}
.mh-nl-form input[type=email]::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.mh-nl-form input[type=email]:focus{
  outline:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color:var(--sunrise);
}

/* ============== Global Awards (carousel) ============== */
.global-awards{
  position:relative;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.20), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 460px at 0% 100%, rgba(222,102,14,.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #091E3E 0%, #091E3E 60%, #040D1F 100%);
}

.ga-head{margin-bottom:22px}
.ga-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 8px;
}
.ga-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--sunrise);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(255,204,0,.20) 64%);
  padding:0 6px;
}
.ga-intro{
  font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);margin:0;
}

/* slider wrapper — tightened */
.ga-wrap{
  position:relative;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,204,0,.18);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:22px 48px 18px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
@media (max-width:760px){.ga-wrap{padding:18px 16px}}

.ga-track{position:relative;min-height:230px}
@media (max-width:780px){.ga-track{min-height:auto}}

.ga-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateX(20px);
  transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease, visibility .5s;
}
.ga-slide.active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(0);position:relative}
@media (max-width:780px){.ga-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}}

/* photo — wider, shorter aspect for less vertical weight */
.ga-photo{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
}
.ga-photo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ga-medal{
  position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sunrise),var(--saffron));
  color:var(--mountain);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(255,204,0,.45);
}

/* body — tighter */
.ga-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.ga-tag{
  display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--sunrise);
  background:rgba(255,204,0,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,204,0,.30);
  padding:3px 10px;border-radius:999px;
}
.ga-name{
  margin:0;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.8vw,1.35rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.25;
}
.ga-desc{
  margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  /* clamp to ~4 lines so cards don't grow unevenly */
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:4;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.ga-body .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:2px;padding:10px 18px;font-size:13.5px}

/* arrows — smaller */
.ga-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,204,0,.18);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;border:1px solid rgba(255,204,0,.4);z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.30);transition:.2s;
}
.ga-arrow:hover{background:var(--saffron);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);border-color:var(--saffron)}
.ga-prev{left:-10px}.ga-next{right:-10px}
@media (max-width:780px){.ga-arrow{width:30px;height:30px;font-size:14px}.ga-prev{left:-4px}.ga-next{right:-4px}}

/* dots — tighter spacing */
.ga-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ga-dot{
  width:18px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.20);cursor:pointer;border:0;padding:0;
  transition:.2s;
}
.ga-dot.active{background:var(--sunrise);width:28px}
.ga-dot:hover{background:var(--saffron)}

/* ============== Organising Team — sliding carousel ============== */
.team-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mist) 0%, #fff 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}

.team-marquee{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
}
.team-track{
  display:flex;gap:22px;width:max-content;padding:14px 0;
  align-items:stretch;
  animation:teamScroll 60s linear infinite;
}
.team-marquee:hover .team-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes teamScroll{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.team-card{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:240px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.06);
}
.team-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(9,30,62,.14);
}

.team-photo{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
}
.team-photo img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}

.team-meta{
  padding:16px 16px 18px;text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;
}
.team-meta::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:-1px;width:36px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  transform:translateX(-50%);border-radius:2px;
}
.team-name{
  margin:0 0 4px;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.team-role{
  margin:0;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.005em;
}

@media (max-width:680px){
  .team-card{width:200px}
  .team-name{font-size:14px}
  .team-role{font-size:11.5px}
}
.support-marquee{display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;padding:28px 0;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.support-track{display:flex;gap:56px;animation:tick 60s linear infinite;align-items:center;flex:0 0 auto;padding:0 28px}
.support-marquee:hover .support-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.support-track .slide{flex:0 0 auto;height:80px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.support-track .slide img{max-height:80px;max-width:200px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;filter:grayscale(.15)}
.support-track .slide:hover img{filter:grayscale(0)}
/* Featured Uttarakhand State Government partner logos — full colour, no desaturation */
.support-track .slide-uk img{filter:none;max-height:84px}
.support-track .slide-uk:hover img{filter:none}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .support-track{gap:36px}
  .support-track .slide{height:60px}
  .support-track .slide img{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}
}

/* ============== Event Overview — From Vision to Actions (Uttarakhand culture) ============== */
.overview-section{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.18), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(178,58,46,.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF1DD 0%, #F5E6CC 100%);
  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;
}

/* Aipan-pattern accent strips bookending the section */
.overview-strip{
  display:block;width:100%;height:46px;
}
.overview-strip-bottom{transform:scaleY(-1)}

.overview-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(320px, 0.85fr) 1.2fr;
  gap:64px;align-items:start;
  padding:72px 0 60px;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .overview-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;padding:52px 0 40px}
}

/* ── LEFT column ── */
.overview-left .eyebrow{color:#9C2E1E}
.overview-left h2{color:var(--mountain);margin-bottom:14px}
.overview-left h2 .vta-em{
  font-style:normal;color:#9C2E1E;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(178,58,46,.20) 60%);
  padding:0 4px;
}
.overview-intro{
  color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;
  margin-bottom:28px;max-width:440px;
}

.aipan-frame{
  margin-top:8px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
}
.aipan-frame svg{
  width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(156,46,30,.22));
}
.aipan-caption{
  font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9C2E1E;font-weight:700;margin:0;
}
.aipan-caption em{font-style:normal;font-weight:800}

/* ── RIGHT column — numbered bullets ── */
.vta-list{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px 22px;
  counter-reset:vta;
}
@media (max-width:760px){.vta-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.vta-list li{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:16px 18px 16px 14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border:1px solid rgba(178,58,46,.12);
  border-radius:14px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.vta-list li:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(178,58,46,.35);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(156,46,30,.10);
}

.vta-num{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C24832,#9C2E1E);
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(156,46,30,.32);
}

.vta-list li p{
  margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);
}
.vta-list li p em{
  font-style:italic;color:#9C2E1E;font-weight:700;
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .vta-list li{padding:14px 14px 14px 12px;gap:12px}
  .vta-num{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:12px}
  .vta-list li p{font-size:13.5px}
}

/* ============== Who & Why Should Attend 3rd ISFC — refined light edition ============== */
.attend-rich{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:72px;
  /* photographic backdrop — Uttarakhand river-valley vista with layered overlay for text legibility */
  background:
    /* warm saffron radial accent — keeps the brand temperature in the top-right */
    radial-gradient(680px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.18), transparent 70%),
    /* navy gradient overlay — heaviest at the top so the heading reads, easing through the middle so the photo breathes */
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(9,30,62,.78) 0%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.62) 35%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.55) 65%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.78) 100%),
    /* the uploaded Uttarakhand mountain-and-river photo */
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/who-attend-bg.webp") center/cover no-repeat fixed,
    /* fallback cream — kicks in if the photo fails to load */
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFDF7 0%, #FAF1DD 100%);
}
@media (max-width:1200px){
  /* iOS / mobile — avoid janky background-attachment:fixed */
  .attend-rich{
    background:
      radial-gradient(680px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.18), transparent 70%),
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(9,30,62,.80) 0%,
        rgba(9,30,62,.64) 35%,
        rgba(9,30,62,.58) 65%,
        rgba(9,30,62,.82) 100%),
      url("../images/event/3rd-icc/who-attend-bg.webp") center/cover no-repeat,
      linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFDF7 0%, #FAF1DD 100%);
  }
}

/* hairline gold corner brackets — keep the editorial accent but switch to sunrise-yellow so it sits on the photo */
.ar-ring{display:none}
.attend-rich::before,
.attend-rich::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:80px;height:80px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,204,0,.55);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
}
.attend-rich::before{top:24px;left:24px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.attend-rich::after {bottom:24px;right:24px;border-left:0;border-top:0}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .attend-rich::before,.attend-rich::after{width:48px;height:48px}
  .attend-rich::before{top:14px;left:14px}
  .attend-rich::after {bottom:14px;right:14px}
}

/* ── header — left aligned, compact ── */
.ar-head{
  text-align:left;margin:0 0 28px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.ar-head .eyebrow{
  color:var(--sunrise);
  text-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.ar-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3vw,2.5rem);
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.15;
  font-weight:800;
  text-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.ar-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--sunrise);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 66%, rgba(255,204,0,.30) 66%);
  padding:0 4px;
}
.ar-intro{
  font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  margin:0;max-width:920px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* ── 3-column compact card grid ── */
.ar-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.ar-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.ar-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.ar-card{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(222,102,14,.18);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.ar-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(222,102,14,.10);
}

/* icon tile — saffron rounded-square holding a small SVG */
.ar-num{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(222,102,14,.30);
}
.ar-num svg{width:18px;height:18px;display:block}

.ar-card > div, .ar-card .ar-body{flex:1;min-width:0}
.ar-name{
  margin:0;font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.35;
}
.ar-detail{
  margin:4px 0 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:500;
}

/* (Why-attend cards have been merged into .ar-grid — old .ar-why-* rules removed) */

/* ============== Event Overview — Manuscript / Tradition edition ============== */
.overview-tradition{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:0;
  color:#2A1A12;
  /* parchment + Aipan watermark, all CSS — no images */
  background:
    /* faint Aipan-inspired diamond/circle tile (drawn in CSS) */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(156,46,30,.10) 1.5px, transparent 2px) 0 0/26px 26px,
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(156,46,30,.06) 1px, transparent 1.5px) 13px 13px/26px 26px,
    /* paper warmth */
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 0% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.18), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 100% 100%, rgba(178,58,46,.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FAEEDA 0%, #F2DDB7 100%);
}

/* serif typography for the whole section to evoke a manuscript */
.overview-tradition,
.overview-tradition p,
.overview-tradition em,
.overview-tradition .ot-num{
  font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
}

/* traditional border ribbon — geometric Pahari-inspired motif done with CSS only */
.trad-ribbon{
  position:relative;height:42px;width:100%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #9C2E1E 0%, #C24832 50%, #9C2E1E 100%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:36px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18), inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.trad-ribbon::before,.trad-ribbon::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:100%;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      transparent 0 8px,
      rgba(255,235,200,.25) 8px 9px,
      transparent 9px 17px);
}
.trad-ribbon::after{
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,
      transparent 0 8px,
      rgba(255,235,200,.25) 8px 9px,
      transparent 9px 17px);
}
.trad-ribbon span{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  width:14px;height:14px;background:#FAEEDA;
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px #9C2E1E, 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.trad-ribbon-bottom{transform:scaleY(-1)}

/* ── header block ── */
.ot-head{
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:64px 0 0;
}
.ot-title{
  font-family:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  color:#3A1A12;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.ot-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:#9C2E1E;
  position:relative;
}
.ot-flourish::after{
  content:"";height:6px;width:100%;
  margin-top:2px;opacity:.55;
}
.ot-blurb{
  font-family:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.85;color:#3A2418;
  font-weight:400;
}
.ot-blurb em{font-style:italic;color:#9C2E1E;font-weight:600}

/* ── bullets in a 2-column manuscript flow ── */
.ot-bullets{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto;
  column-count:2;column-gap:48px;
}
@media (max-width:780px){.ot-bullets{column-count:1;column-gap:0}}

.ot-bullets li{
  break-inside:avoid;
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:18px 0;
  border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(156,46,30,.25);
  page-break-inside:avoid;
}
.ot-bullets li:last-child{border-bottom:0}

.ot-num{
  flex:0 0 auto;min-width:38px;
  font-family:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size:24px;font-style:italic;font-weight:700;
  color:#9C2E1E;line-height:1;
  text-align:right;letter-spacing:.02em;
}

.ot-bullets li p{
  margin:0;font-family:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#2A1A12;
}
.ot-bullets li p em{
  font-style:italic;color:#9C2E1E;font-weight:600;
}

.ot-foot{
  text-align:center;
  font-family:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-style:italic;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:11.5px;color:#9C2E1E;
  margin:6px 0 64px;opacity:.85;
}

/* ============== International Delegations — world map + G20 ============== */
.delegations{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 100% 0%, rgba(6,162,217,.10), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--river-soft) 100%);
}

.del-head{margin-bottom:36px}
.del-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.1rem);
  color:var(--mountain);letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;
}
.del-flourish{
  font-style:italic;color:var(--river);font-weight:800;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 64%, rgba(6,162,217,.18) 64%);
  padding:0 6px;
}
.del-intro{
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0;
}

.del-maps{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.del-maps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.del-map{
  margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.del-map:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--river);
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(6,162,217,.10);
}
.del-map img{
  width:100%;height:auto;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.06));
}
.del-map figcaption{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mountain);text-align:center;
}

/* ── merged Global Participation section: sub-heading inside country-partners ── */
.cp-subhead{
  text-align:center;margin:36px 0 6px;
  font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.cp-subhead::before,.cp-subhead::after{
  content:"";display:inline-block;width:38px;height:1px;
  background:var(--saffron);vertical-align:middle;margin:0 14px;opacity:.7;
}
.cp-sub-intro{
  text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:14px;
  max-width:580px;margin:0 auto 24px;
}

/* the maps section sits inside the merged section */
.country-partners .del-head{margin-bottom:28px}
.country-partners .del-maps{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.country-partners .del-maps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.country-partners .del-map{
  margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.country-partners .del-map:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--river);
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(6,162,217,.10);
}
.country-partners .del-map img{
  width:100%;height:auto;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(9,30,62,.06));
}
.country-partners .del-map figcaption{
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mountain);text-align:center;
}

/* ============== conclave country partners — two-row infinite marquee ============== */
.country-partners{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,var(--mist) 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}

.country-marquee{
  position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;
  /* soft fade-out edges via mask so cards drift in/out smoothly */
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%);
}

.country-track{
  display:flex;gap:18px;width:max-content;
  align-items:stretch;padding:14px 0;
  animation:countryScroll 50s linear infinite;
}
.country-track.reverse{animation:countryScroll 55s linear infinite reverse}
.country-marquee:hover .country-track{animation-play-state:paused}

@keyframes countryScroll{
  from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  to  {transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0)}
}

.country-card{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  min-width:280px;padding:14px 22px 14px 14px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(9,30,62,.06);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.country-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--saffron),var(--sunrise));
  opacity:.85;
}
.country-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(9,30,62,.14);
  border-color:var(--saffron);
}

.cc-flag{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--mist);
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.10), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden;
}
.cc-flag img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}

.cc-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2;gap:3px}
.cc-label{
  font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--saffron);
}
.cc-name{
  font-size:16px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em;
}

@media (max-width:680px){
  .country-card{min-width:230px;padding:12px 18px 12px 12px;gap:12px}
  .cc-flag{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px}
  .cc-name{font-size:14.5px}
  .cc-label{font-size:9.5px}
}

/* ============== uniting minds / audience profile ============== */
.uniting-minds{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%, var(--mountain-soft) 100%)}
.audience-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){.audience-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.audience-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

.audience-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 10px;
  text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  transition:transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.audience-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(9,30,62,.10);
}

.audience-card .ico{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),var(--river-soft));
  color:var(--mountain);
  transition:transform .2s;
}
.audience-card:hover .ico{transform:scale(1.06)}

/* rotate the icon backdrop palette across cards */
.audience-card:nth-child(2) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE9D2,#FFC9A4)}
.audience-card:nth-child(3) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E5F1FB,#C5DDF1)}
.audience-card:nth-child(4) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mountain-soft),#C8E0D2)}
.audience-card:nth-child(5) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF1CE,#FFD78A)}
.audience-card:nth-child(6) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FBE0E0,#F4B7B7)}
.audience-card:nth-child(7) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E4DFFB,#C7BCF1)}
.audience-card:nth-child(8) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#DDF0E2,#A9D6B6)}
.audience-card:nth-child(9) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE0CC,#FFB58A)}
.audience-card:nth-child(10) .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E2EBF5,#B8C8DA)}

.audience-card .lbl{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:.005em;
}

/* ============== footer ============== */
footer{background:var(--mountain);color:#fff;padding:64px 0 24px;}
footer .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:32px;margin-bottom:42px}
@media (max-width:880px){footer .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){footer .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
footer h4{font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--sunrise);margin-bottom:14px}
footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:14px;opacity:.78}
footer ul a:hover{color:var(--sunrise);opacity:1}
footer .legal{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);padding-top:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:13px;opacity:.6;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.socials{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
.socials a{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:800}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--saffron)}

/* ── Footer brand block (logo + org name + tagline + socials) ── */
footer .footer-brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
footer .footer-logo{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  padding:6px;margin-bottom:14px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
footer .footer-logo:hover{transform:scale(1.04)}
footer .footer-logo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block}
footer .footer-orgname{
  margin:0 0 6px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.005em;
}
footer .footer-tagline{
  margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;max-width:340px;
}

/* ── Footer social-icon row ── */
footer .footer-socials{display:flex;gap:9px;margin-top:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer .footer-socials a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  text-decoration:none;
}
footer .footer-socials a svg{width:15px;height:15px;display:block}
footer .footer-socials a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.06)}
footer .footer-socials a[aria-label="X (Twitter)"]:hover{background:#000;border-color:#000;color:#fff}
footer .footer-socials a[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover{background:#1877F2;border-color:#1877F2}
footer .footer-socials a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover{background:#0A66C2;border-color:#0A66C2}
footer .footer-socials a[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(45deg,#F58529 0%,#DD2A7B 50%,#8134AF 100%);
  border-color:#DD2A7B;
}
footer .footer-socials a[aria-label="WhatsApp"]:hover{background:#25D366;border-color:#25D366}

/* ── Footer "Get in Touch" column ── */
footer .footer-contact{}
footer .footer-contact p{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;
  margin:0 0 12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;
}
footer .footer-contact .fc-ico{
  flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,204,0,.16);color:var(--sunrise);
  margin-top:1px;
}
footer .footer-contact .fc-ico svg{width:14px;height:14px;display:block}
/* WhatsApp variant of the leading contact icon — official brand green */
footer .footer-contact .fc-ico.fc-ico-wa{
  background:#25D366;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(37,211,102,.35);
}
footer .footer-contact a{
  color:#fff;text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,204,0,.40);
  transition:color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
footer .footer-contact a:hover{color:var(--sunrise);border-color:var(--sunrise)}

/* WhatsApp number lines — green icon hover state ties the line together */
footer .footer-contact p:has(a[href^="https://wa.me"]):hover .fc-ico-wa{
  background:#1ebe5b;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
}
footer .footer-contact a[href^="https://wa.me"]:hover{
  color:#25D366;border-color:#25D366;
}

@media (max-width:880px){
  footer .footer-brand{align-items:flex-start}
  footer .footer-logo{width:72px;height:72px}
}

/* ============== modal ============== */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(15,20,27,.7);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.modal.open{display:flex}
.modal .panel{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:36px 32px 32px;max-width:580px;width:100%;text-align:left;position:relative;max-height:88vh;overflow-y:auto}
.modal .x{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--mist);font-weight:800;font-size:18px;line-height:1}
.modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff}
.modal .modal-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.modal .modal-head img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--mist);padding:6px;object-fit:contain;flex:0 0 auto}
.modal .modal-head small{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--saffron);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px}
.modal h3{margin:0;font-size:1.4rem}
.modal p{font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65}
.modal ul.bullet-list{margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:18px}
.modal ul.bullet-list li{font-size:14.5px}

/* ── Global Awards modal ── */
.awards-modal{padding:18px}
.awards-modal .panel{
  max-width:1000px;width:96%;
  padding:0;
  max-height:92vh;overflow-y:auto;
  background:transparent;border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.awards-modal-body{
  /* let the global-awards section carry its own dark gradient + carousel */
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% 0%, rgba(255,204,0,.20), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 460px at 0% 100%, rgba(222,102,14,.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #091E3E 0%, #091E3E 60%, #040D1F 100%);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:32px 28px 28px;
  color:#fff;
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.awards-modal .x{
  background:rgba(255,204,0,.18);color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,204,0,.4);
  width:36px;height:36px;
  z-index:5;
}
.awards-modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff}
.awards-modal .ga-head{margin-bottom:22px}
.awards-modal .ga-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);color:#fff}
/* override generic .modal p color so awards body text stays readable on dark gradient */
.awards-modal p{color:#fff}
.awards-modal .ga-intro{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.awards-modal .ga-name{color:#fff}
.awards-modal .ga-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);-webkit-line-clamp:5}
.awards-modal .ga-wrap{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding:18px 40px 14px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.awards-modal .ga-track{min-height:200px}
.awards-modal .ga-slide{grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;gap:20px}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .awards-modal .ga-wrap{padding:14px 14px 12px}
  .awards-modal .ga-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
}
.awards-modal .ga-prev{left:6px}
.awards-modal .ga-next{right:6px}

/* ── Media & Insights Hub modal ── */
.media-modal{padding:18px}
.media-modal .panel{
  max-width:1240px;width:96%;
  padding:0;
  max-height:92vh;overflow-y:auto;
  background:transparent;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:none;
}
.media-modal-body{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}
.media-modal .x{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(9,30,62,.10);color:var(--mountain);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.18);
  font-weight:800;font-size:20px;line-height:1;
  z-index:5;cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s;
}
.media-modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;border-color:var(--saffron)}
.media-modal .media-hub{padding-top:38px;padding-bottom:38px}
.media-modal .media-hub .container{max-width:1180px}
.media-modal .mh-head{margin-bottom:32px}
/* defeat generic .modal p override */
.media-modal p{color:var(--ink)}
.media-modal .mh-intro,
.media-modal .mh-snip{color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .media-modal{padding:10px}
  .media-modal .media-hub{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px}
}

/* ── Invest in Uttarakhand modal ── */
.invest-modal{padding:18px}
.invest-modal .panel{
  max-width:1180px;width:96%;
  padding:0;
  max-height:92vh;overflow-y:auto;
  background:transparent;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:none;
}
.invest-modal-body{
  position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
}
.invest-modal .x{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(9,30,62,.10);color:var(--mountain);
  border:1px solid rgba(9,30,62,.18);
  font-weight:800;font-size:20px;line-height:1;
  z-index:5;cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s;
}
.invest-modal .x:hover{background:var(--saffron);color:#fff;border-color:var(--saffron)}
/* keep the section's own background, just tighten outer padding inside the modal */
.invest-modal .invest-uk{padding-top:38px;padding-bottom:38px}
.invest-modal .invest-uk .container{max-width:1120px}
.invest-modal .iuk-head{margin-bottom:36px}
.invest-modal .iuk-block{margin-bottom:36px}
.invest-modal .iuk-block:last-of-type{margin-bottom:24px}
.invest-modal p{color:var(--ink)}        /* defeat generic .modal p override */
.invest-modal .iuk-intro,
.invest-modal .iuk-blurb,
.invest-modal .iuk-sdetail,
.invest-modal .iuk-why p{color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .invest-modal{padding:10px}
  .invest-modal .invest-uk{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px}
}

/* ── International Delegations modal ── */
.delegations-modal{padding:18px}
.delegations-modal .panel{
  max-width:1080px;width:96%;
  padding:32px 28px 28px;
  max-height:92vh;overflow-y:auto;
}
.delegations-modal-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.delegations-modal .del-head{text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 8px}
.delegations-modal .del-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.9rem)}
.delegations-modal .del-intro{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}
.delegations-modal .del-maps{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:center;
  margin:8px 0;
}
@media (max-width:780px){.delegations-modal .del-maps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.delegations-modal .del-map{
  margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;
  padding:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.delegations-modal .del-map img{width:100%;height:auto}
.delegations-modal .del-map figcaption{
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mountain);text-align:center;
}
.delegations-modal .cp-subhead{
  margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:.95rem;
}
.delegations-modal .cp-sub-intro{margin:0 auto 16px;font-size:13px}
.delegations-modal .country-marquee{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent 100%);
}
.delegations-modal .country-card{min-width:230px;padding:10px 14px 10px 10px}
.delegations-modal .cc-flag{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px}
.delegations-modal .cc-name{font-size:14px}

/* ── Sponsors modal ── */
.sponsors-modal .panel{max-width:1180px;width:96%;padding:36px 36px 30px}
@media (max-width:780px){.sponsors-modal .panel{padding:28px 20px 24px}}

/* embedded Key Reasons block inside sponsors modal */
.sponsors-key-reasons{
  padding:0;margin-top:26px;
  background:transparent;
}
.sponsors-key-reasons .container{padding:0;max-width:none}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-head{margin-bottom:22px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:8px}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-title{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);margin:0 0 8px}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-intro{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-cta{margin-top:18px;text-align:center}
.sponsors-key-reasons .kr-cta .btn{padding:10px 20px;font-size:13.5px}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .sponsors-key-reasons .kr-head{padding-top:18px}
}
.sponsors-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:22px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.sponsors-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--saffron);margin-bottom:10px;
}
.sponsors-title{
  margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;
}
.sponsors-subtitle{
  margin:0;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1.5;
}

.sponsors-list{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:14px;
}
.sponsors-list li{
  position:relative;padding:14px 16px 14px 44px;
  background:var(--snow);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;
  font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.sponsors-list li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;top:18px;
  width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(222,102,14,.30);
}
.sponsors-list li:hover{
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(222,102,14,.08);
}

.sponsors-enquire{
  margin-top:22px;padding:20px 20px 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,204,0,.10), rgba(222,102,14,.05));
  border:1px solid rgba(222,102,14,.18);
  border-left:4px solid var(--saffron);
  border-radius:12px;
}
.sponsors-enquire-title{
  margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.sponsors-enquire-text{
  margin:0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink);
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .sponsors-enquire{padding:16px 14px 14px}
  .sponsors-enquire-title{font-size:1rem}
  .sponsors-enquire-text{font-size:13px;line-height:1.65}
}

.sponsors-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:22px}

/* ── Expression of Interest form modal ── */
.interest-modal .panel{max-width:820px;padding:32px 32px 28px}
.interest-modal h3{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--mountain)}
.interest-modal > .panel > p{color:var(--saffron-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}

.if-form{margin-top:8px}
.if-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px 18px}
.if-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.if-full{grid-column:1 / -1}
@media (max-width:560px){.if-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.if-field label,.if-checks legend{
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.if-field input[type=text],
.if-field input[type=email],
.if-field input[type=number],
.if-field select,
.if-field textarea,
.if-checks input[type=text]{
  width:100%;
  padding:10px 12px;
  font:inherit;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;
  transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  font-family:inherit;
}
.if-field input:focus,
.if-field select:focus,
.if-field textarea:focus,
.if-checks input[type=text]:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--saffron);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(222,102,14,.15);
}
.if-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:64px;line-height:1.5}

.if-checks{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px 12px;background:var(--snow);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 18px;
}
@media (max-width:680px){.if-checks{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.if-checks legend{padding:0 6px;background:#fff;margin-bottom:4px}

.if-check{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.if-check input[type=checkbox]{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:15px;height:15px;margin-top:2px;
  accent-color:var(--saffron);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.if-check.if-other{align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.if-check.if-other input[type=text]{flex:1;min-width:140px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:12.5px}

.if-form .btn{margin-top:6px}

/* ============================================================
   FOCUSED SECTORS STRIP (mobile-only — sits below the hero)
   ============================================================ */
.focused-sectors{
  display:none;
  position:relative;
  padding:14px 0 10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#E5751E 0%,#DE660E 100%);
  border-top:2px solid var(--saffron-deep);
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .focused-sectors{display:block}
}

.fs-head{
  text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px;
}
.fs-head span{
  display:inline-block;position:relative;padding:0 12px;
  color:#fff;
}
.fs-head span i{
  font-style:italic;color:#fff;font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(15px,4vw,18px);letter-spacing:.005em;
  text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.fs-grid{
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:0;
  background:transparent;
}

.fs-grid > li{
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 6px;
}
/* vertical separators between columns */
.fs-grid > li:not(:nth-child(3n))::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:22%;bottom:22%;right:0;
  width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.30);
}
/* horizontal separators between rows */
.fs-grid > li:nth-child(n+4)::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  left:8%;right:8%;top:0;
  height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
@media (max-width:380px){
  .fs-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .fs-grid > li:not(:nth-child(3n))::after{display:none}
  .fs-grid > li:not(:nth-child(2n))::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;
    top:22%;bottom:22%;right:0;
    width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.30);
  }
  .fs-grid > li:nth-child(n+4)::before{display:none}
  .fs-grid > li:nth-child(n+3)::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;
    left:8%;right:8%;top:0;
    height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  }
}

.fs-card{
  display:block;width:100%;padding:0;margin:0;
  background:transparent;border:0;border-radius:0;
  cursor:pointer;overflow:visible;
  transition:transform .2s, filter .2s;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.fs-card:hover{
  transform:scale(1.04);
  filter:brightness(1.06);
}
.fs-card:active{transform:scale(.98)}
.fs-card img{
  width:100%;height:auto;display:block;
  aspect-ratio:5/2.6;object-fit:contain;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTOR MODALS (vanilla — triggered from Focused Sectors strip)
   ============================================================ */
.sector-modal .panel{max-width:780px;padding:28px 28px 26px;text-align:left}
.sec-modal-head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.sec-modal-head img{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#E5751E 0%,#DE660E 100%);
  padding:8px;object-fit:contain;
  border:1px solid rgba(222,102,14,.35);
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(222,102,14,.22);
}
.sec-modal-head h3{
  margin:0;font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.25;
}
.sec-modal-content{
  font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink);
}
.sec-modal-content > p{margin:0 0 12px}
.sec-modal-content .sec-modal-subtitle{
  display:block;margin:0 0 12px;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--saffron-deep);
  letter-spacing:.005em;
}
.sec-modal-content h2,
.sec-modal-content .sec-modal-subhead{
  margin:18px 0 10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.3;
}
.sec-modal-content ul{
  margin:0 0 14px;padding:0;list-style:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
}
.sec-modal-content ul li{
  position:relative;padding:0 0 0 22px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);
}
.sec-modal-content ul li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--saffron),var(--saffron-deep));
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(222,102,14,.25);
}
.sec-modal-content ul li strong{color:var(--mountain);font-weight:800}
.sec-modal-content .sec-modal-figure{
  margin:14px auto;display:block;max-width:380px;width:100%;
  border-radius:10px;
}
.sector-modal .btn{font-size:13.5px;padding:12px 18px;margin-top:6px}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .sector-modal .panel{padding:22px 18px 20px}
  .sec-modal-content{font-size:13.5px}
  .sec-modal-content h2,
  .sec-modal-content .sec-modal-subhead{font-size:15px}
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE POLISH (Round E)
   Tablet ≤ 980px and mobile ≤ 560px hardening
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet — burger appears, but the menu items are LONG. Make sure they don't overflow. */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .menu.open a{font-size:14px}
  .topbar .row{padding:0 12px}
}

/* Hero — keep all content in one viewport on small heights */
@media (max-width:780px){
  .hero{padding:24px 0 64px;min-height:auto}
  .hero-tagline{gap:8px}
  .hero-tagline .tl-1{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,4.6vw,1.3rem);letter-spacing:.02em}
  .hero-tagline .tl-2{font-size:clamp(.9rem,3.8vw,1.1rem)}
  .hero-tagline .tl-rule{width:44px}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-edition{font-size:clamp(38px,10vw,60px)}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-stack{align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-line{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.24em}
  .hero-wordmark-3iscc .hwm-big{font-size:clamp(18px,5.4vw,26px)}
  .hero-datepin,.hero-theme{font-size:13px}
  .focus-state .name{font-size:1.05rem}
  .focus-state .poetic{font-size:12.5px}
  .hero-ctas{justify-content:center}
  .hero-ctas .btn{font-size:13.5px;padding:12px 18px}
  .dip-compact img{height:36px}
}

/* ============================================================
   "Ten Pillars. One Conclave." — soft, cohesive Uttarakhand backdrop
   - Sky photo provides the top atmosphere band behind the header.
   - Misty mountains photo paints a subtle hazy ridge band at low
     opacity behind the diagram (atmospheric only — does NOT compete
     with the radial nodes).
   - A strong white halo behind the diagram keeps all 10 node labels
     and connector lines clean and high-contrast.
   - The bright cartoon foreground is dropped (stylistic mismatch
     with the rest of the page); the bottom fades to a soft mist
     band that matches the page's overall light palette.
   ============================================================ */
.pillars-section{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  padding:40px 0 44px;
  background-color:#0B1E3F;
  background-image:
    /* dark navy gradient overlay for text legibility — top heavier, bottom lighter so the diagram pops */
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(9,30,62,.86) 0%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.70) 32%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.55) 60%,
      rgba(9,30,62,.78) 100%),
    /* warm saffron radial accent behind the hub */
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 55%, rgba(222,102,14,.22), transparent 72%),
    /* the new Ten Pillars backdrop image */
    url("../images/event/3rd-icc/ten-pillars-bg.jpeg");
  background-position:center, center, center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-size:cover, cover, cover;
  background-attachment:scroll, scroll, fixed;
}

/* Soft white halo behind the hub keeps the rotating GCCI logo legible against the photo */
.pillars-section .pillars-bg{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 55%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.06) 40%,
      transparent 70%);
}
.pillars-section .pillars-halo{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:58%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  width:min(720px,72%);aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,
    rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.08) 45%,
    transparent 78%);
  filter:blur(8px);
}

.pillars-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.pillars-section .eyebrow{
  color:var(--sunrise);
  font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.pillars-section h2{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 18px;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  text-shadow:0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* Re-tone diagram labels for the dark backdrop */
.pillars-section .node-label{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  color:var(--mountain);
  box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
}
.pillars-section .node-label .arrow{color:var(--saffron-deep);opacity:.95}
.pillars-section .connector{filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35))}
.pillars-section .node-icon{
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.30);
}

/* Diagram wrapper sits cleanly above the painted scene */
.pillars-section .diagram-wrapper{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  height:800px !important;          /* override the inline 800px lock for a tighter section */
  width:100%;margin-inline:auto;
}
@media (max-width:1200px){
  .pillars-section .diagram-wrapper{height:520px !important}
}

/* ── Uttarakhand tourist destinations — polaroid postcards in corners ── */
.tourist-spots{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
}
.ts-card{
  position:absolute;margin:0;
  width:172px;
  background:#fff;
  padding:8px 8px 6px;
  border-radius:3px;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 28px rgba(9,30,62,.18),
    0 4px 10px rgba(9,30,62,.10),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.05);
  pointer-events:auto;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .25s;
}
.ts-card:hover{
  z-index:4;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 40px rgba(9,30,62,.28),
    0 8px 16px rgba(9,30,62,.16),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,62,.08);
}
.ts-card img{
  width:100%;height:110px;display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#CFD9EC,#9AB1CF);
}
.ts-card figcaption{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:2px;
  margin-top:6px;padding:2px 0 4px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--mountain);
  letter-spacing:.005em;line-height:1.15;
  font-family:"Poppins",sans-serif;
}
.ts-card .ts-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--saffron-deep);line-height:1;
}

/* corner placements + slight rotations for a casual "scrapbook" feel */
.ts-tl{top:96px;   left:36px;   transform:rotate(-3.2deg)}
.ts-tr{top:96px;   right:36px;  transform:rotate(2.8deg)}
.ts-bl{bottom:36px;left:36px;   transform:rotate(2.4deg)}
.ts-br{bottom:36px;right:36px;  transform:rotate(-2.6deg)}

.ts-tl:hover{transform:rotate(0) translateY(-4px)}
.ts-tr:hover{transform:rotate(0) translateY(-4px)}
.ts-bl:hover{transform:rotate(0) translateY(-4px)}
.ts-br:hover{transform:rotate(0) translateY(-4px)}

/* narrower laptops — shrink polaroids so they don't crowd the diagram labels */
@media (max-width:1200px){
  .ts-card{width:142px}
  .ts-card img{height:92px}
  .ts-tl,.ts-tr{top:84px}
  .ts-bl,.ts-br{bottom:24px}
  .ts-tl,.ts-bl{left:20px}
  .ts-tr,.ts-br{right:20px}
}
@media (max-width:1060px){
  .ts-card{width:126px}
  .ts-card img{height:78px}
  .ts-card figcaption{font-size:11.5px}
}

/* Sectors hub diagram — at narrow widths the absolute-positioned nodes can collide.
   Force a tighter wrapper aspect & shrink labels further. */
@media (max-width:1200px){
  /* Disable fixed background on mid/small screens — avoids jank & iOS bugs */
  .pillars-section{background-attachment:scroll, scroll, scroll}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .diagram-wrapper{height:auto;min-height:420px;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-width:380px}
  .node{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.78) !important}
  .node-label{font-size:11px;padding:5px 8px}
  .center-hub.center-hub-logo{width:96px;height:96px}
  .center-hub.center-hub-logo img{width:88px;height:88px}
  .pillars-section{padding:48px 0 56px}
  .pillars-section h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 5vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom:24px}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .diagram-wrapper{min-height:340px;max-width:320px}
  .node{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.62) !important}
  .center-hub.center-hub-logo{width:76px;height:76px}
  .center-hub.center-hub-logo img{width:68px;height:68px}
}

/* Country marquee — keep cards reasonable width */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .country-card{min-width:200px;padding:10px 14px 10px 10px}
  .cc-name{font-size:13.5px}
}

/* Stats band — make sure numbers don't overflow on very narrow phones */
@media (max-width:380px){
  .stat-num{font-size:1.5rem}
  .stat-lbl{font-size:11px}
  .stat-icon{height:48px}
  .stat-icon img{max-height:48px;max-width:56px}
}

/* Awards carousel — keep arrows fully visible inside the wrapper on phones */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .ga-wrap{padding:18px 18px 16px}
  .ga-arrow{width:30px;height:30px;font-size:14px}
  .ga-prev{left:6px}.ga-next{right:6px}
  .ga-photo{aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .ga-name{font-size:1.1rem}
  .ga-desc{font-size:12.5px;-webkit-line-clamp:5}
}

/* Quote slider — keep photo/name from clipping on phones */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .qs-wrap{padding:24px 18px 36px}
  .qs-arrow{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:14px}
  .qs-prev{left:6px}.qs-next{right:6px}
  .qs-photo{max-width:240px}
}

/* Forms / modals — ensure the panel + checkbox fieldset don't overflow */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .modal{padding:14px}
  .modal .panel{padding:24px 18px 20px;max-height:92vh}
  .if-checks{padding:12px;gap:6px 10px}
  .if-check{font-size:12px}
  .if-check.if-other input[type=text]{min-width:100px}
}

/* Logo grid (10 municipalities) — keep aspect predictable on phones */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .ml-plate{aspect-ratio:5/3;padding:8px}
  .ml-name{font-size:14px}
  .ml-tag{font-size:9px;padding:2px 6px}
}

/* Footer — keep brand mark + social row tidy */
@media (max-width:520px){
  footer{padding:48px 0 20px;margin-top:48px}
  .socials a{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:13px}
  footer .legal{font-size:12px;gap:8px}
}

/* Generic — prevent any horizontal scroll on the document */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden}

/* respect reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:0s !important;transition-duration:0s !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important}
}