/* Additional styles for inner pages */

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-green));
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-header p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Content Section */
.content-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.content-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.content-text p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.content-image {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.content-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mission-vision {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.mv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
}

.mv-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mv-card p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Values Section */
.values-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.value-card h4 {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.value-card p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Team Section */
.team-section {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card h4 {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 1rem 0.5rem;
}

.team-role {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 1rem 0.75rem;
}

.team-bio {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Services Page */
.services-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-intro p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.services-detailed {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.service-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.service-item.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.service-item.reverse .service-content {
    direction: ltr;
}

.service-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-content p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.service-features li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
}

.service-features li:before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.service-image {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
}

.service-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-green));
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Projects Page */
.projects-page {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.projects-full-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.project-full-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    background: var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-full-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.project-full-image {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.project-full-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.project-full-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.project-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-full-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-full-content p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-details {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.detail-item {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.detail-item strong {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
}

.project-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.tag {
    background: var(--light-green);
    color: var(--dark-green);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.project-stats {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Research Page */
.research-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.research-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.research-intro p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.research-areas {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.research-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.research-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.research-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.research-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.research-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.research-card p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Publications */
.publications-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.publications-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.publication-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.pub-year {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.pub-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pub-authors {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pub-journal {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

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

.pub-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

/* Collaborations */
.collaborations-section {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.collab-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.collab-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.collab-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.collab-card ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.collab-card li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
}

.collab-card li:before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Facilities */
.facilities-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.facilities-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.facilities-list li {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.facilities-list strong {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
}

/* Internship Section */
.internship-section {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.internship-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.internship-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.internship-benefits {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.benefit-item {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.benefit-item h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.benefit-item p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Contact Page */
.contact-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-form-wrapper h2,
.contact-info-wrapper h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-wrapper p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group label {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.875rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.info-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.info-card h4 {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.info-card p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.social-links-vertical {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-links-vertical a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links-vertical a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

.office-hours {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.office-hours h4 {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.office-hours p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.map-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.map-placeholder {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px dashed var(--grey-medium);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
}

.map-placeholder p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.map-note {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Quick Contact */
.quick-contact {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.quick-contact h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.quick-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.quick-card {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.quick-card h4 {
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quick-card p {
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* News Page */
.featured-news {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.featured-card {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.featured-image {
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 3rem;
}

.featured-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.news-section {
    background: var(--grey-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.news-category-section {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.news-grid-full {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.news-full-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-full-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.news-badge.research {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.news-badge.workshop {
    background: var(--primary-green);
}

.news-badge.conference {
    background: #f59e0b;
}

.news-badge.company {
    background: #8b5cf6;
}

.news-badge.award {
    background: #ef4444;
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-green));
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.newsletter-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive Design for Pages */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .content-grid,
    .research-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-item,
    .service-item.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        direction: ltr;
    }

    .project-full-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .project-full-image {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .publication-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .page-header p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .featured-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .featured-content {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADERSHIP SECTION — Premium Futuristic Design
   Dark-blue / silver / white glassmorphism theme
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.leadership-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #020c1b 0%, #0a1628 40%, #0d1f3c 70%, #071020 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* ── Ambient grid overlay ── */
.leadership-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(99,179,237,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99,179,237,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Floating particles ── */
.ldr-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.ldr-particles span {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ldrFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(1)  { width:6px; height:6px; background:#63b3ed; top:15%; left:8%;  animation-delay:0s;   animation-duration:7s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(2)  { width:4px; height:4px; background:#90cdf4; top:35%; left:20%; animation-delay:1.5s; animation-duration:9s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(3)  { width:8px; height:8px; background:#4299e1; top:60%; left:5%;  animation-delay:3s;   animation-duration:6s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(4)  { width:5px; height:5px; background:#bee3f8; top:80%; left:15%; animation-delay:0.5s; animation-duration:10s; }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(5)  { width:6px; height:6px; background:#63b3ed; top:20%; right:8%; animation-delay:2s;   animation-duration:8s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(6)  { width:4px; height:4px; background:#90cdf4; top:50%; right:5%; animation-delay:4s;   animation-duration:7s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(7)  { width:7px; height:7px; background:#3182ce; top:70%; right:12%;animation-delay:1s;   animation-duration:9s;  }
.ldr-particles span:nth-child(8)  { width:3px; height:3px; background:#bee3f8; top:90%; right:20%;animation-delay:3.5s; animation-duration:11s; }

@keyframes ldrFloat {
    0%,100% { opacity:0; transform:translateY(0) scale(1);   }
    20%      { opacity:.7; }
    50%      { opacity:.9; transform:translateY(-40px) scale(1.2); }
    80%      { opacity:.5; }
}

/* ── Section header ── */
.ldr-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.ldr-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #63b3ed;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ldr-header h2 {
    color: #f0f4f8 !important;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ldr-header .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.7);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* ── Track wrapper ── */
.ldr-track-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Desktop: 4-column flex row ── */
.ldr-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── Individual card ── */
.ldr-card {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
                box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}

/* Glowing border via pseudo-element */
.ldr-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1.5px;
    border-radius: 23.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.6) 0%,
        rgba(49,130,206,0.15) 50%,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.4) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.ldr-card:hover::before,
.ldr-card:focus::before {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.9) 0%,
        rgba(144,205,244,0.3) 50%,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.8) 100%);
}

/* Diffused ambient glow behind the card */
.ldr-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10% 5%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(37,99,235,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(28px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}
.ldr-card:hover .ldr-card-glow,
.ldr-card:focus .ldr-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Glassmorphism inner surface */
.ldr-card-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.18);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
.ldr-card:hover .ldr-card-inner,
.ldr-card:focus .ldr-card-inner {
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(37,99,235,0.35),
        0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* Hover: float up */
.ldr-card:hover,
.ldr-card:focus {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}

/* ── Avatar ── */
.ldr-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 108px;
    height: 108px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Outer animated ring */
.ldr-avatar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.9) 0deg,
        rgba(49,130,206,0.2) 120deg,
        rgba(99,179,237,0.9) 240deg,
        rgba(49,130,206,0.2) 360deg
    ) border-box;
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    animation: ldrSpin 4s linear infinite;
}
.ldr-avatar-ring--2 {
    inset: -14px;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from 180deg,
        rgba(144,205,244,0.5) 0deg,
        transparent 120deg,
        rgba(144,205,244,0.5) 240deg,
        transparent 360deg
    ) border-box;
    animation-duration: 7s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes ldrSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.ldr-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2144 0%, #1a365d 100%);
    border: 3px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 2px rgba(99,179,237,0.15),
        0 0 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.4),
        inset 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ldr-card:hover .ldr-avatar-img,
.ldr-card:focus .ldr-avatar-img {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 3px rgba(99,179,237,0.5),
        0 0 32px rgba(37,99,235,0.65),
        inset 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.ldr-avatar-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1);
    transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ldr-card:hover .ldr-avatar-img img,
.ldr-card:focus .ldr-avatar-img img {
    filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.15);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Badge overlay */
.ldr-avatar-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1e40af);
    border: 2px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.5);
}

/* ── Card body ── */
.ldr-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.ldr-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.ldr-tagline {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.65);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: italic;
}
.ldr-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.ldr-tags span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.25);
    color: #90cdf4;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.ldr-card-body {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.ldr-view-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.45);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #90cdf4;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.ldr-view-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
    border-color: #63b3ed;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99,179,237,0.4);
}

/* ── Carousel controls (hidden on desktop) ── */
.ldr-carousel-controls {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ldr-prev, .ldr-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.4);
    color: #90cdf4;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ldr-prev:hover, .ldr-next:hover {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.5);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99,179,237,0.4);
}
.ldr-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.ldr-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(99,179,237,0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ldr-dot.active {
    background: #63b3ed;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(99,179,237,0.7);
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   MODAL
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ldr-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background: rgba(2,12,27,0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ldr-modal-overlay.ldr-modal-open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}
.ldr-modal-overlay[hidden] {
    display: flex !important; /* keep in DOM for animation, use opacity/pointer-events */
}

.ldr-modal-panel {
    width: min(680px, 95vw);
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #071828 0%, #0a1f3a 50%, #071020 100%);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.2);
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateX(60px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(99,179,237,0.3) transparent;
}
.ldr-modal-overlay.ldr-modal-open .ldr-modal-panel {
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.ldr-modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
.ldr-modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.ldr-modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(99,179,237,0.3); border-radius: 3px; }

/* Close button */
.ldr-modal-close {
    position: sticky;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: calc(100% - 3.5rem);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #90cdf4;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ldr-modal-close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.ldr-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(99,179,237,0.5);
}

/* ── Modal hero ── */
.ldr-modal-hero {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0 2rem 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.12);
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
}
.ldr-modal-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2144 0%, #1a365d 100%);
    border: 3px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.45);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 2px rgba(99,179,237,0.2),
        0 0 30px rgba(37,99,235,0.5),
        inset 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ldr-modal-avatar svg { width:75%; height:75%; }
.ldr-modal-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1);
}

.ldr-modal-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #63b3ed;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.ldr-modal-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}
.ldr-modal-position {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #90cdf4;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ldr-modal-quote {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.7);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.5);
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Tabs ── */
.ldr-modal-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.12);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.ldr-modal-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.ldr-tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.5);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ldr-tab:hover { color: #90cdf4; }
.ldr-tab.active {
    color: #63b3ed;
    border-bottom-color: #63b3ed;
}

/* ── Tab panels ── */
.ldr-modal-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}
.ldr-tab-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: ldrFadeUp 0.35s ease both;
}
.ldr-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

@keyframes ldrFadeUp {
    from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Biography ── */
.ldr-bio-text {
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ldr-bio-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ldr-pillar {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.18);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.ldr-pillar-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.ldr-pillar h5 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.ldr-pillar p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.6);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Shared timeline ── */
.ldr-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.ldr-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    top: 8px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(99,179,237,0.6), rgba(37,99,235,0.1));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.ldr-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 2rem 1.5rem;
}
.ldr-timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.45rem;
    top: 6px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2563eb;
    border: 2px solid #63b3ed;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99,179,237,0.6);
}
.ldr-timeline-year {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.ldr-timeline-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.ldr-timeline-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #90cdf4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ldr-timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.65);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Research grid ── */
.ldr-research-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ldr-research-card {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.18);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
.ldr-research-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.ldr-research-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.ldr-research-card li {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.75);
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.45;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.08);
}
.ldr-research-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ldr-research-card li::before {
    content: '▸';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #63b3ed;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ── Achievements ── */
.ldr-achieve-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ldr-achieve-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.12) 0%, rgba(17,94,89,0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.18);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    animation: ldrAchieveIn 0.5s ease both;
}
.ldr-achieve-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.ldr-achieve-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ldr-achieve-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.ldr-achieve-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.ldr-achieve-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes ldrAchieveIn {
    from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(0.95); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.ldr-achieve-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}
.ldr-achieve-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ldr-achieve-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.ldr-achieve-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Contact grid ── */
.ldr-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ldr-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.18);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ldr-contact-item:hover {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
    border-color: rgba(99,179,237,0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.ldr-contact-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ldr-contact-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.ldr-contact-value {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.8);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet/Mobile carousel
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ldr-track-wrapper { overflow: hidden; }
    .ldr-track {
        transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
        will-change: transform;
    }
    .ldr-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
        min-width: calc(50% - 0.75rem);
    }
    .ldr-carousel-controls { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ldr-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 2px);
        min-width: calc(100% - 2px);
    }
    .leadership-section { padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }
    .ldr-header h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .ldr-modal-panel { width: 100vw; height: 100vh; border-left: none; }
    .ldr-modal-hero { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .ldr-modal-quote { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; border-top: 3px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.5); padding-top: 0.75rem; }
    .ldr-bio-pillars,
    .ldr-research-grid,
    .ldr-achieve-grid,
    .ldr-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OFFICIAL LAUNCH FEATURE SECTION — news.html
   Premium IIT-startup / deep-tech style
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Section shell ── */
.launch-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #020c1b 0%, #0a1628 45%, #0d1f3c 75%, #071020 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Ambient grid */
.launch-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(99,179,237,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99,179,237,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating particles */
.launch-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.launch-particles span {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: lpFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.launch-particles span:nth-child(1)  { width:5px;height:5px;background:#63b3ed;top:12%;left:7%;   animation-delay:0s;   animation-duration:7s;  }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(2)  { width:4px;height:4px;background:#90cdf4;top:30%;left:18%;  animation-delay:1.5s; animation-duration:9s;  }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(3)  { width:7px;height:7px;background:#4299e1;top:60%;left:4%;   animation-delay:3s;   animation-duration:6s;  }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(4)  { width:4px;height:4px;background:#bee3f8;top:82%;left:14%;  animation-delay:0.5s; animation-duration:11s; }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(5)  { width:6px;height:6px;background:#63b3ed;top:18%;right:7%;  animation-delay:2s;   animation-duration:8s;  }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(6)  { width:3px;height:3px;background:#90cdf4;top:48%;right:4%;  animation-delay:4s;   animation-duration:7s;  }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(7)  { width:6px;height:6px;background:#3182ce;top:70%;right:10%; animation-delay:1s;   animation-duration:10s; }
.launch-particles span:nth-child(8)  { width:4px;height:4px;background:#bee3f8;top:90%;right:20%; animation-delay:3.5s; animation-duration:8s;  }
@keyframes lpFloat {
    0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
    20%{opacity:.7;}50%{opacity:.9;transform:translateY(-38px) scale(1.2);}80%{opacity:.4;}
}

/* ── Badges ── */
.launch-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* scroll-reveal: starts hidden */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.launch-badges.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.launch-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.launch-badge--pulse {
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.4);
    color: #90cdf4;
}
.launch-badge--glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.35), rgba(16,185,129,0.25));
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.5);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
}
.launch-badge--iit {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.launch-badge-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16,185,129,0.8);
    animation: lpPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lpPulse {
    0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(1.5);}
}

/* ── Hero grid ── */
.launch-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* ── Image side ── */
.launch-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.launch-img-wrap.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.launch-img-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(37,99,235,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: lpGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lpGlowPulse {
    from { opacity: .5; transform: scale(0.95); }
    to   { opacity: 1;  transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.launch-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* animated gradient border */
    padding: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,179,237,0.8), rgba(49,130,206,0.2), rgba(16,185,129,0.6), rgba(99,179,237,0.8));
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    animation: lpBorderFlow 4s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
@keyframes lpBorderFlow {
    0%{background-position:0% 50%;}50%{background-position:100% 50%;}100%{background-position:0% 50%;}
}

.launch-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    animation: lpSlowZoom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lpSlowZoom {
    from { transform: scale(1);    }
    to   { transform: scale(1.06); }
}
.launch-img-frame:hover .launch-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    animation: none;
}

/* Shine sweep */
.launch-img-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 50%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lpShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes lpShine {
    0%,70%{background-position:-100% 0;}100%{background-position:200% 0;}
}

.launch-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(2,12,27,0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
    z-index: 3;
}
.launch-img-caption { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.launch-img-date, .launch-img-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.85);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ── Content side ── */
.launch-content {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 0.15s, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 0.15s;
}
.launch-content.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.launch-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.launch-title-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #63b3ed, #10b981);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.launch-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.8);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.launch-body {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.65);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.launch-body strong { color: #90cdf4; }

/* Stats row */
.launch-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.4s, transform 0.6s ease 0.4s;
}
.launch-stats.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.launch-stat { text-align: center; }
.launch-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.launch-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ── Sub-heading ── */
.launch-sub-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Achievement cards ── */
.launch-achieve-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.launch-achieve-wrap.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.launch-achieve-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.launch-achieve-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: default;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.95);
    transition:
        opacity 0.5s ease,
        transform 0.5s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.launch-achieve-card.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.launch-achieve-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(99,179,237,0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.18) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,0.08) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,99,235,0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(99,179,237,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
}

.lac-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.lac-num {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.lac-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0f4f8;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.lac-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.55);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Timeline ── */
.launch-timeline-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.launch-timeline-wrap.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.launch-timeline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}
/* Connecting line */
.launch-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 3.35rem;
    left: calc(10% + 20px);
    right: calc(10% + 20px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(99,179,237,0.6), rgba(16,185,129,0.6));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.lt-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.lt-item.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.lt-dot {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2144, #1a365d);
    border: 2px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.lt-dot--active {
    border-color: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16,185,129,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
    animation: lpDotPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lpDotPulse {
    0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(16,185,129,0.6);}
    50%{box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(16,185,129,0.9),0 0 50px rgba(16,185,129,0.4);}
}
.lt-item:hover .lt-dot {
    border-color: #63b3ed;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(99,179,237,0.7);
}

.lt-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.lt-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,240,0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 120px;
}

/* ── Quote ── */
.launch-quote-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.launch-quote-wrap.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.launch-quote-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.12) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99,179,237,0.25);
    border-left: 4px solid #63b3ed;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.lqc-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(99,179,237,0.2);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.lqc-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(220,235,250,0.9);
    line-height: 1.8;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    min-height: 3.5rem;
}
.lqc-attribution {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #63b3ed;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .launch-achieve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .launch-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .launch-img-wrap  { transform: translateY(30px) !important; }
    .launch-content   { transform: translateY(30px) !important; transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
    .launch-achieve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .launch-timeline  { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding-left: 2rem; }
    .launch-timeline::before {
        top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 1.35rem;
        right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(99,179,237,0.6), rgba(16,185,129,0.6));
    }
    .lt-item { flex-direction: row; gap: 1.25rem; text-align: left; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .lt-dot  { flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
    .lt-text { max-width: 100%; }
    .launch-quote-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .lqc-text { font-size: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .launch-achieve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .launch-stats { gap: 1.25rem; }
}