/* ===========================
   GLOBAL
=========================== */

*{
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
}


.explore-section{
    padding:28px 0 18px;
    text-align:center;
}
.explore-header{
    margin-bottom:12px;
}
.explore-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:5px 14px;
    border-radius:24px;
    background:#e8faf3;
    color:#0b7a72;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:1.6px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-size:.75rem;
}
.explore-header h2{
    font-size:30px;
    color:#0b5e59;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    font-family:Georgia,serif;
}
.explore-header p{
    font-size:13px;
    color:#667085;
    margin-bottom:0;
}
.hyderabad-map{

    position:relative;

    width:100%;

    max-width:1500px;

    height:320px;

    margin:0 auto;

    overflow:hidden;

}

body{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left,
            rgba(16,185,129,.05),
            transparent 30%),

        radial-gradient(circle at top right,
            rgba(20,184,166,.04),
            transparent 35%),

        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #FFFFFF 0%,
            #FCFEFD 40%,
            #F7FBF9 100%
        );

    color:#0F172A;

    line-height:1.7;


/* Remove decorative background layers requested by user */
body::before{ background-image:none !important; opacity:0 !important; }
.grid-bg{ display:none !important; }
#about::before, #call::before{ background:none !important; display:none !important; }
.cfp-card::before{ background:none !important; opacity:0 !important; }
    overflow-x:hidden;
}

body::before{

    content:"";

    position:fixed;

    inset:0;

    pointer-events:none;

    opacity:.03;

    background-image:
    radial-gradient(#0F766E 0.5px, transparent 0.5px);

    background-size:18px 18px;

    z-index:-1;

}

/* ===========================
   PARTICLES
=========================== */

/*#particles{
    position:fixed;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    z-index:-1;
}*/

/* ===========================
   GRID BACKGROUND
=========================== 
.grid-bg{

position:fixed;

inset:0;

z-index:-3;

opacity:.35;

background-image:

linear-gradient(rgba(15,118,110,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),

linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,118,110,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);

background-size:50px 50px;

mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at center,
black,
transparent 95%);

}*/

/* ===========================
   NAVBAR
=========================== */

nav{

    position:fixed;

    top:13px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);

    width:94%;
    max-width:1500px;
    height:55px;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;

    padding:0 34px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,.82),
        rgba(248,252,255,.72)
    );

    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.10),
        0 2px 10px rgba(15,118,110,.08),
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.75);

    z-index:1000;

    border-radius:22px;

    transition:all .3s ease;

}


nav::after{

content:"";

position:absolute;

left:30px;
right:30px;
bottom:-1px;

height:1px;

background:linear-gradient(
90deg,
transparent,
rgba(15,118,110,.25),
transparent
);

}

.logo{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-shrink:0;

    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:800;

    color:#0F766E;
    text-decoration:none;

    margin-right:35px;

    letter-spacing: -1px;
}



.logo span{
    color:#14b8a6;
}

.nav-links{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:32px;

    list-style:none;

    margin:0;

    padding:0;

    flex-wrap:nowrap;

    white-space:nowrap;

}



.nav-links li{

    position:relative;

}



.nav-links li>a:hover{

    background:#eefaf8;

    color:#0F766E;

}

.nav-links a{

    position:relative;

    color:#22314A;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-size:1rem;

    font-weight:600;

    padding:10px 16px;

    border-radius:12px;

    transition:all .25s ease;

}

.nav-links a::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:50%;
    bottom:4px;

    transform:translateX(-50%);

    width:0;

    height:2px;

    border-radius:20px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #0F766E,
        #22C55E
    );

    transition:width .25s ease;

}

.nav-links a:hover{

    color:#0F766E;

}

.nav-links a:hover::after{

    width:70%;

}


.nav-links a:hover{

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);

    color:#0F766E;

}

/* Dropdown */
/* Dropdown Parent */

.dropdown{
    position:relative;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */

.dropdown-menu{

    position:absolute;

    top:100%;
    left:0;

    min-width:220px;

    margin-top:8px;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:14px;

    padding:10px 0;

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;

    transform:translateY(8px);

    transition:
        opacity .25s ease,
        transform .25s ease,
        visibility .25s;

    pointer-events:none;

    z-index:999;
        list-style:none;


}

.dropdown-menu li{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}


.dropdown-menu ul{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}
.dropdown-menu a{
    display:block;
    padding:12px 18px;
}

/* Hover */

.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu{

    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;

    transform:translateY(0);

    pointer-events:auto;

}

.dropdown i{
    margin-left:6px;
    font-size:.8rem;
}
/* ===========================
   HERO
=========================== */

.hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    background-image:url("images/bg.png");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    /* small bottom padding so the next section sits slightly lower */
    padding:60px 20px 20px;
}

.hero-overlay{

position:absolute;

inset:0;

background:
linear-gradient(
rgba(255,255,255,.08),
rgba(0,0,0,.22)
);

}

.hero-content{
    position:relative;
    z-index:3;

    max-width:1100px;

    margin:auto;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding-top:15px;

    transform:translateY(0);
}

/*==============================
        HERO TOP
==============================*/

.hero-top{

display:flex;

justify-content:center;

margin-bottom:40px;
}









/* ===========================================
   GLASS CONTAINER
=========================================== */
/* ===========================================
   HERO BRANDING
=========================================== */

.hero-top{
    width:100%;
    max-width:980px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.hero-branding{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
    align-items:center;
    justify-items:center;
    gap:18px;
    width:100%;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.hero-person{
    width:108px;
    height:108px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    padding:6px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    justify-self:start;
}

.hero-person img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

/* COMMON CARD */

.hero-logo{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    border-radius:26px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    transition:.3s ease;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.hero-logo:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

/* BVRIT */

.bvrit-logo{
    width:240px;
    height:96px;
    padding:14px 16px;
}

.bvrit-logo img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
}

/* ICASIS */
.conference-logo{
    width:132px;
    height:132px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    border-radius:28px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    padding:6px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.conference-logo img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    transform:none;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .hero-top{
        justify-content:center;
    }

    .hero-branding{
        justify-content:center;
        gap:14px;
    }

    .hero-person,
    .bvrit-logo,
    .conference-logo{
        width:120px;
        min-width:120px;
        height:auto;
    }

    .hero-person{
        height:120px;
    }

    .bvrit-logo,
    .conference-logo{
        padding:12px;
    }
}


.hero h1{

    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;

    font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);

    font-weight:700;

    color:white;

    line-height:1.15;

    max-width:820px;

    margin:0 auto 6px;

    text-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35);

}

.hero p{

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);

    font-size:1rem;

    margin-bottom:4px;

    font-weight:500;

}

.hero::before{

content:"";

position:absolute;

inset:0;

background:
linear-gradient(
rgba(255,255,255,.05),
rgba(0,0,0,.18)
);

z-index:0;

}

.hero::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;
    height:160px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.04) 25%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.12) 60%,
        rgba(252,254,253,.95) 100%
    );
    z-index:1;
    pointer-events:none;
}

.buttons{
    margin-top:18px;

    display:flex;

    gap:16px;

    justify-content:center;
}

.btn{

padding:13px 24px;

font-size:.95rem;

border-radius:14px;

font-weight:600;

text-decoration:none;
	display:inline-flex;

align-items:center;

justify-content:center;

transition:.3s;

}

/* ===========================
   PRIMARY BUTTON
=========================== */

.primary{

    background:#2563EB;

    color:white;

    border:1px solid #2563EB;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 35px rgba(37,99,235,.28);

}

.primary:hover{

    background:#1D4ED8;

    border-color:#1D4ED8;

    transform:translateY(-3px);

}

/* Secondary */

.secondary{
    background:white;
    color:#0F766E;
    border:1px solid #0F766E;
}

.secondary:hover{
    background:#0F766E;
    color:white;
}

.countdown{

display:flex;

justify-content:center;

gap:18px;

margin-top:35px;

flex-wrap:wrap;

}

.time-box{

width:100px;

padding:18px;

background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);

backdrop-filter:blur(16px);

border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);

border-radius:18px;

box-shadow:
0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

}

.time-box span{

display:block;

font-size:2rem;

font-weight:700;

color:white;

}

.time-box small{

display:block;

margin-top:8px;

color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);

font-size:.85rem;

letter-spacing:.5px;

text-transform:uppercase;

}

.cfp-list{
    margin-top:24px;
    padding-left:22px;
    color:#475569;
    display:grid;
    gap:10px;
}

.cfp-list li::marker{
    color:#10B981;
}



@media(min-width:900px){
    .cfp-intro{ font-size:1rem }
}

@media(max-width:640px){
    .cfp-intro{ padding:0 20px; font-size:0.95rem }
}

/* ===========================
   SECTION
=========================== */

.section{
    padding:24px 8% 18px;
}

.hero + .section{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    margin-top:-6px;
    padding-top:20px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 100%);
}

/* Reduce double-padding between consecutive sections */
.section + .section{
    padding-top:8px;
    padding-bottom:8px;
}

.section h2{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:2.4rem;
    margin-bottom:30px;
    color:#0F172A;
}

/* Center short section titles and smooth About->Call transition */
.section-title{ text-align:center }

/* Ensure Call for Papers heading centers nicely */
#call .section-title h2{
    margin:0 auto 10px;
}
/* Animated soft background for About and Call sections */
#about,
#call{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

#about::before,
#call::before{
    /* animated decorative background removed per request */
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    background:none;
    animation:none;
}

/* Aggressively remove any remaining decorative backgrounds in About/Call */
#about, #call, .about-section, .about-header, .about-grid, .about-card, .conference-card {
    background-image: none !important;
    background: none !important;
}

@keyframes drift-background{
    0%,100%{ background-position:18% 18%, 78% 12%, 62% 82%, 0 0 }
    50%{ background-position:15% 22%, 82% 10%, 58% 86%, 0 0 }
}

/* Curved separator from About down into Call */


/* Gentle visual transition from About to Call section */
#about{
    padding-bottom:10px;
}

#about + #call{
    padding-top:10px;
    background:transparent;
}






/* ===========================
   TRACKS
=========================== */

.hero::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;
    height:110px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.04) 25%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.12) 60%,
        rgba(252,254,253,.95) 100%
    );
    z-index:1;
    pointer-events:none;

}

/* Smooth card motion and hover glow */
.about-card{
    z-index:1;
    transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, background .28s ease;
}

.about-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow:0 34px 70px rgba(18,126,124,0.16);
    border-color:rgba(16,185,129,.24);
}

.cfp-card{
    transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
    z-index:1;
}

.cfp-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(16,185,129,0.14);
    border-color:rgba(16,185,129,.18);
}

.cfp-card-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

.cfp-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    border-radius:24px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(16,185,129,0.08), transparent 32%);
    opacity:.35;
    pointer-events:none;
}

.cfp-card:hover::before{
    opacity:.55;
}


@media (max-width:980px){

    .timeline{
        display:none;
    }

    .timeline-mobile{
        display:block;
    }

}


/* ===========================
   ABOUT (redesigned) styles
   - Glassmorphism cards
   - responsive grid
   - modal styles
=========================== */

.about-section{
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:0 auto;
}

.about-section{ padding:30px 0 }

.about-header{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:22px }

.about-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
    align-items:start;
}

/* Make top-row cards equal height and stretch */
.about-grid{ align-items:stretch; grid-auto-rows:1fr }

.about-card{
    position:relative;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border:1px solid rgba(18,126,124,0.12);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:24px 26px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(10,30,30,0.06);
    transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
    overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    align-items:flex-start;
}

/* Ensure cards have a consistent minimum height */
.about-card{ min-height:200px; height:100% }

/* When one card expands it should cover siblings */
.about-grid{ position:relative }
/* Overlay variant: when opening we overlay the card across the grid */
.about-card.is-open{
    position:relative;
    z-index:10010;
    /* default 'inline' open (kept for small screens) */
    transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:0 48px 100px rgba(4,20,18,0.28);
    border-color:rgba(18,126,124,0.18);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    max-height:80vh;
    overflow:auto;
    transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1), box-shadow .32s ease, background .28s ease;
}

/* Overlayed card (covers other two) */
.about-grid .about-card.is-open-overlay{
    position:absolute !important;
    top:0 !important;
    left:0 !important;
    width:100% !important;
    height:100% !important;
    max-height:80vh !important;
    overflow:auto !important;
    transform:translateY(0) scale(1.02) !important;
    border-radius:20px;
}

.card-placeholder{ width:100%; height:0; }
.card-placeholder.fill{ display:block }

/* Dim and send siblings behind when one opens */
.about-card.behind{
    transform:scale(.985);
    filter:blur(2px) brightness(.82) saturate(.9);
    pointer-events:none;
    opacity:.9;
    transition:transform .28s ease, filter .28s ease, opacity .28s ease;
}

/* Hidden expanded content inside card */
.full-content{ display:none; margin-top:12px; color:#0b3835 }
.about-card.is-open .full-content{ display:block }

/* Smooth expand animation for content reveal */
.about-card .full-content{
    animation:content-in .28s ease both;
}
@keyframes content-in{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px) }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) }
}

/* Scrollbar for expanded content */
.about-card.is-open::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:10px }
.about-card.is-open::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:rgba(12,79,74,.22); border-radius:8px }

/* Read less styling (button text toggled in JS) */
.btn.read-more{ transition:background .2s }

.about-card.fullwidth{ grid-column:1 / -1 }
.about-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }

.about-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 28px 60px rgba(18,126,124,0.12);
    border-color:#127e7c;
}

.about-card .stat{
    display:inline-block;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), rgba(255,255,255,0.28));
    padding:8px 12px;
    border-radius:10px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#084c45;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.about-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin:4px 0 12px; color:#073b38; line-height:1.15 }
.about-card .preview{ color:#27484a; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:14px; overflow:hidden; display:-webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; -webkit-line-clamp:3; text-align:left }

.about-card .full-content{ padding-top:8px; text-align:left }
.about-card .full-content p{ margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.75; color:#0b3835 }
.about-card .btn.read-more{ margin-top:auto }

.btn.read-more{ background:#127e7c; color:#fff; border:none; padding:9px 14px; border-radius:12px; cursor:pointer; align-self:flex-start }

/* Modal base */
.modal{ position:fixed; inset:0; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:9999; transition:opacity .28s ease }
/* hide inactive modals to avoid content showing in normal flow */
.modal[aria-hidden="true"]{ display:none; opacity:0; pointer-events:none }
.modal[aria-hidden="false"]{ display:flex; opacity:1; pointer-events:auto }
.modal::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(6,18,17,0.32); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); }
.modal-dialog{ position:relative; width:100%; max-width:900px; max-height:80vh; overflow:auto; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); border-radius:16px; padding:22px; box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(10,30,30,0.25); transform:scale(.96); opacity:0; transition:transform .28s ease, opacity .28s ease }
.modal[aria-hidden="false"] .modal-dialog{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1; animation:modal-in .28s ease both }

@keyframes modal-in{
    from{ transform:scale(.96); opacity:0 }
    to{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1 }
}

.modal-dialog{ width:100%; max-width:920px; max-height:80vh; overflow:auto; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); border-radius:16px; padding:22px; box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(10,30,30,0.25); transform:scale(.96); transition:transform .28s ease, opacity .28s ease }
.modal[aria-hidden="false"] .modal-dialog{ transform:scale(1) }

.modal-close{ position:absolute; right:12px; top:12px; background:none; border:none; font-size:1.6rem; cursor:pointer }
.modal-content{ padding:8px 6px 20px }

@media(max-width:900px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr) } }
@media(max-width:640px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr } .about-card.fullwidth{ grid-column:auto } }

.highlight{

    background:#ECFDF5;

}



/* Registration Heading */

.registration-heading{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:28px;
}

.registration-heading h2{
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0F172A;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.section-divider{
    width:170px;
    height:4px;
    margin:14 auto 30px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#22C55E,#1D9BF0);
    border-radius:999px;
    position:relative;
    left: 41.7%;
}

.section-divider span{
    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    top:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:18px;
    height:18px;
    background:#1D9BF0;
    border:4px solid white;
    border-radius:50%;
    box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(29,155,240,.35);
}
/* ===================================================
   REGISTRATION FEES
=================================================== */

.registration-section{
    padding:45px 8%;
}

.registration-card{
    max-width:1150px;
    margin:0 auto;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid #E6F1EE;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}

.registration-table{
    width:100%;
    border-collapse:collapse;
}

/* Header */

.registration-table thead{
    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #0f766e 0%,
        #14b8a6 55%,
        #22c7c0 100%
    );
}

.registration-table th{
    color:#fff;
   
    font-weight:700;
    text-align:left;
    letter-spacing:.4px;
    padding:16px 22px;
    font-size:.95rem;
}

.registration-table th:last-child{
    text-align:center;
}

.registration-table th i{
    margin-right:10px;
}

/* Rows */

.registration-table td{
    padding:15px 22px;
    border-bottom:1px solid #EDF2F7;
    vertical-align:middle;
}

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

.registration-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){
    background:#FAFCFD;
}

.registration-table tbody tr{
    transition:.3s;
}

.registration-table tbody tr:hover{
    background:#F0FDFA;
}

/* Left column */

.fee-category{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
}

/* =========================================
   Registration Icons
========================================= */

.fee-icon{
    width:44px;
    height:44px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#ffffff;

    border:1px solid rgba(15,118,110,.15);

    color:#0f766e;

    font-size:18px;

    flex-shrink:0;

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 18px rgba(15,118,110,.08);

    transition:.35s ease;
}

.fee-row:hover .fee-icon{
    transform:translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(15,118,110,.16);

    border-color:#14b8a6;
}

.fee-icon i{
    line-height:1;
}

/* Different icon colours */

.fee-category span{
    font-size:1rem;
    font-weight:500;
    color:#0F172A;
}

/* Right column */

.fee-price{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
}

.fee-price strong{
    font-size:1.55rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0f766e;
}

.fee-price span{
    font-size:.9rem;
    color:#64748b;
    margin-left:8px;
}

.fee-row{
    transition:.35s ease;
}

.fee-row:hover{
    background:#f8fffd;

    transform:translateX(3px);
}

.price-box{
    background:transparent;
    border:none;
    box-shadow:none;
    color:#0f766e;
}

.per-paper{
    color:#64748B;
    font-size:.95rem;
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:900px){

.registration-card{
    overflow-x:auto;
}

.registration-table{
    min-width:700px;
}

}


/* ===========================
   CALL FOR PAPERS
=========================== */

.cfp-grid{

    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:28px;

    max-width:980px;
    margin:8px auto 0;

}

.cfp-card{

    width:255px;
    height:195px;

    perspective:1400px;

}

.cfp-card-inner{

    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    transition:.8s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);

    transform-style:preserve-3d;

}

.cfp-card:hover .cfp-card-inner{

    transform:rotateY(180deg);

}

.cfp-front,
.cfp-back{

    position:absolute;

    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    border-radius:24px;

    overflow:hidden;

    backface-visibility:hidden;

}

.cfp-front{

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.42);

    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);

    box-shadow:

        0 18px 40px rgba(15,118,110,.12);

    padding:24px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;

    transition:.45s;

}

.cfp-card:hover .cfp-front{

    transform:

        translateY(-12px)
        rotateX(6deg);

    box-shadow:

        0 25px 60px rgba(15,118,110,.22);

    border-color:#14b8a6;

}

.cfp-back{

    transform: rotateY(180deg);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.65);

    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);

    color:#1e293b;

    padding:22px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    justify-content:flex-start;

    overflow-y:auto;

}

.cfp-front h3{

    font-size:1.2rem;

    line-height:1.35;

    color:#0f766e;

}

.cfp-front p{

    color:#64748b;

    font-size:.88rem;

}

.cfp-front span{

    color:#0f766e;

    font-weight:600;

    letter-spacing:.5px;

    font-size:.82rem;

}

.cfp-back ul{

    padding-left:18px;
    margin:0;
    

}

.cfp-back li{

    font-size:.76rem;

    line-height:1.45;

    margin-bottom:8px;

}



.cfp-card{

    animation:float 5s ease-in-out infinite;

}

.cfp-card:nth-child(2){

animation-delay:.6s;

}

.cfp-card:nth-child(3){

animation-delay:1.2s;

}

.cfp-card:nth-child(4){

animation-delay:1.8s;

}

.cfp-card:nth-child(5){

animation-delay:2.4s;

}

@keyframes float{

0%,100%{

transform:translateY(0);

}

50%{

transform:translateY(-8px);

}

}

.cfp-card:hover{

    filter:drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(20,184,166,.22));

}

.cfp-front::before{

content:"";

position:absolute;

inset:-2px;

border-radius:24px;

padding:2px;

background:

linear-gradient(
130deg,
transparent,
rgba(20,184,166,.8),
transparent);

-webkit-mask:

linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

-webkit-mask-composite:xor;

mask-composite:exclude;

opacity:0;

transition:.5s;

}

.cfp-card:hover .cfp-front::before{

opacity:1;

}



/*=========================================
        IMPORTANT DATES
=========================================*/

.important-dates-section{
    padding:25px 8% 60px;
background:
radial-gradient(circle at top left,#E8FAF5 0%,transparent 30%),
radial-gradient(circle at top right,#EEF7FF 0%,transparent 35%),
#ffffff;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.dates-container{
    max-width:1450px;
    margin:auto;
    text-align:center;
}

/* Badge */

.dates-badge{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;

    padding:14px 30px;

    border-radius:60px;

    background:#F5FCFA;

    border:1px solid #DCEFE8;

    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(16,185,129,.08);

    font-size:.9rem;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    font-weight:700;

    color:#16A085;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    margin-top:0;
margin-bottom:15px;

}

.dates-badge i{

    color:#19C37D;

    font-size:18px;

}

/* Heading */

.dates-heading{

    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;

    font-size:3rem;

    font-weight:700;

    color:#0F172A;

    line-height:1.1;

    letter-spacing:-1px;

    margin-top:20px;

}

.dates-description{

    margin-top:10px;

    color:#64748B;

    font-size:1.1rem;

    max-width:700px;

    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;

    line-height:1.8;

}

/* Divider */

.dates-divider{

    position:relative;

    width:200px;

    height:4px;

    margin:22px auto 45px;

    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#18C37C,#0EA5E9);

    border-radius:50px;

}

.dates-divider span{

    position:absolute;

    left:50%;
    top:50%;

    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);

    width:18px;
    height:18px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#0EA5E9;

    border:4px solid white;

    box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(14,165,233,.35);

}

/* Timeline */

.timeline{

    position:relative;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    align-items:flex-start;

    width:100%;

    max-width:1450px;

    margin:0 auto;

    gap:0;

}

/* Line */

.timeline-line{

    position:absolute;

    left:1%;

    right:1%;

    top:44px;

    height:10px;

    border-radius:100px;

    margin-top:-10px;

    background:linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(22,199,132,0) 0%,
    #16C784 8%,
    #11B7A8 35%,
    #1AA5F7 70%,
    #1976F2 92%,
    rgba(25,118,242,0) 100%
);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 18px rgba(17,183,168,.35),
        0 0 35px rgba(25,118,242,.25);

}

/* Item */

.timeline-item{

    flex:1;

    position:relative;

    z-index:2;

}

/* Circle */

.timeline-circle{

    width:88px;

    height:88px;

    margin:auto;

    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    background:linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #FFFFFF,
        #F7FAFC
    );

    border:2px solid #E3EDF8;

    box-shadow:

        0 12px 35px rgba(15,23,42,.08),

        inset 0 3px 8px rgba(255,255,255,.8);

    transition:.35s;

}

/* Icon size */

.timeline-circle i{

    font-size:32px;

}

/* Icon colors */

.green i{

    color:#1DBF73;

}

.teal i{

    color:#14B8A6;

}

.blue i{

    color:#3B82F6;

}

/* Conference */

.conference-circle{

    width:88px;
    height:88px;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #45D56E,
        #2ACB63
    );

    border:5px solid #ffffff;

    position:relative;

    z-index:10;

    animation:conferencePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 8px rgba(66,220,120,.15),
        0 0 35px rgba(66,220,120,.30),
        0 0 70px rgba(66,220,120,.18);

}

.conference-circle::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:170px;
    height:170px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(76,232,126,.35) 0%,
        rgba(76,232,126,.18) 35%,
        rgba(76,232,126,.08) 55%,
        transparent 80%
    );

    z-index:-1;

    animation:ambientGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;

}

.conference-circle i{

    color:#fff;

    font-size:34px;

    filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,.35));

}

/* Connector */

.timeline-connector{

    width:2px;

    height:36px;

    margin:0 auto;

    background:repeating-linear-gradient(

        to bottom,

        #7AB8F7,

        #7AB8F7 5px,

        transparent 5px,

        transparent 10px

    );

}

/* Dot */

.timeline-dot{

    width:18px;

    height:18px;

    margin:auto;

    margin-top:-1px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:white;

    border:4px solid #3B82F6;

}

/* Text */

.timeline-item h4{

    margin-top:20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;

    font-size:1.1rem;

    color:#0F172A;

    font-weight:700;

    line-height:1.4;

}

.timeline-item p{

    margin-top:8px;

    color:#111827;

    line-height:1.45;

    font-size:.96rem;

    font-weight: 500;

    padding:0 18px;

}

/* Hover */

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-circle{

    transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.08);

    box-shadow:

        0 20px 50px rgba(59,130,246,.18);

}

/* Conference text */

.conference h4{

    color:#16A34A;

}

.conference strong{

  color:#111827;

}

/*==========================
      MOBILE
==========================*/

@media(max-width:1100px){

.timeline{

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:55px;

    padding-left:40px;

}

.timeline-line{

    width:8px;

    height:100%;

    left:52px;

    right:auto;

    top:0;

}

.timeline-item{

    display:flex;

    align-items:flex-start;

    text-align:left;

    gap:25px;

}

.timeline-circle{

    width:82px;

    height:82px;

    flex-shrink:0;

}

.timeline-circle i{

    font-size:30px;

}

.timeline-connector,

.timeline-dot{

    display:none;

}

.timeline-item h4{

    margin-top:0;

}

.timeline-item p{

    padding:0;

}

}



/* ==========================================
   ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
========================================== */

.committee{
     padding:0 8% 90px;

     margin-top:0;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */

.committee .section-header{

    text-align:center;

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.committee .section-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:8px 20px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:#ECFDF5;

    color:#0F766E;

    font-size:.85rem;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:1px;

    text-transform:uppercase;

}

.committee .section-header h2{

    margin-top:20px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

    font-size:3rem;

    color:#0F172A;

}

.committee .section-header p{

    max-width:700px;

    margin:16px auto 0;

    color:#64748B;

    font-size:1.05rem;

    line-height:1.7;

}

.committee-header{

    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;

    padding:22px 28px;

    cursor:pointer;

    font-size:1.15rem;
    font-weight:600;

    color:#0F172A;

}

.committee-header::after{

    content:"+";

    font-size:30px;

    color:#0F766E;

    transition:.3s;

}

.committee-accordion.active .committee-header::after{

    content:"−";

}

.committee-accordion.active{

    border-color:#14B8A6;
        z-index:9999;


}

/* ---------- Category ---------- */

.committee-category{

    margin-bottom:40px;

}

.committee-category h3{

    text-align:center;

    font-size:1.8rem;

    color:#0F766E;

    margin-bottom:35px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

}

.committee-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
    gap:30px;
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:20px auto 0;
}

.committee-grid.two{
    max-width:700px;
}

.committee-grid.three{
    max-width:1000px;
}

.committee-grid.one{
    max-width:340px;
}



/* ---------- Card ---------- */

.committee-card{

    width:280px;
    min-height:340px;

    margin:auto;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:22px;

    padding:24px 20px;

    text-align:center;

    border:1px solid rgba(15,118,110,.08);

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    transition:.35s;

}

.committee-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-8px);

    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

}


/* ==========================================
   COMMITTEE ACCORDIONS
========================================== */

.committee-accordion{
    width:100%;
    margin:0;

    background:#fff;

    border:1px solid rgba(15,118,110,.10);

    border-radius:18px;

    overflow:visible;

    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.05);

    transition:.35s;

    position:relative;

    z-index:1;

    overflow:visible;

    isolation: isolate;
}


.committee-accordion:hover{

    border-color:rgba(15,118,110,.22);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(15,118,110,.10);

}



.committee-accordion[open]{

    border-color:#14B8A6;

}


/*------------committee directory------*/
.committee-directory{
    width:min(1200px,95%);
    margin:50px auto 0;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);

    column-gap:32px;
    row-gap:26px;

    align-items:start;

    overflow: visible;
}

@media(max-width:900px){

    .committee-directory{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

}


.committee-list{

    position:absolute;

    top:100%;

    left:0;

    width:100%;

    margin-top:12px;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:18px;

    padding:22px;

    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

    border:1px solid rgba(15,118,110,.12);

    display:none;

    z-index:99999;

    animation:fadeIn .25s ease;

}

.committee-accordion.active .committee-list{
    display: block;
}


.single-member{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
}

.committee-card.featured{

    width:320px;
    min-height:390px;

    padding:28px 24px;

}

.three-members{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:35px;
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:40px auto 0;
}

.two-members{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:40px;

    max-width:760px;
    margin:40px auto 0;
}

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

/* ---------- Photo ---------- */

.committee-photo{

    width:110px;

    height:110px;

    margin:0 auto 24px;

    border-radius:50%;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:5px solid #F1F5F9;

}

.committee-photo img{

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

        object-position:center 20%;


}



/* ---------- Text ---------- */

.committee-card h4{

    font-size:1.1rem;

    margin-bottom:8px;

    line-height:1.35;

}

.committee-card span{

    display:block;

    font-size:1rem;

    font-weight:700;

    color:#0F766E;

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.committee-card p{

    font-size:.95rem;

    color:#64748B;

    line-height:1.5;

}

.committee-card.featured{
    width:340px;
    min-height:360px;
    padding:24px;
}

.committee-card.featured .committee-photo{

    width:150px;
    height:150px;

    margin:0 auto 18px;

}
/* ===========================
   CONTACT
=========================== */

.contact-container{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;

    gap:60px;

    align-items:center;

}

.contact-tiles{

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:25px;

}

.contact-row{

    display:flex;

    gap:25px;

}

.tile{

    background:white;

    padding:28px;

    border-radius:18px;

    border:1px solid #DDEFE6;

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(15,118,110,.05);

    transition:.35s;

}

.tile:hover{

    transform:translateY(-6px);

    border-color:#22C55E;

    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(15,118,110,.12);

}

.small{

    flex:1;

}

.full{

    width:100%;

}

.tile h3{

    color:#0F766E;

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.tile p{

    color:#64748B;

    white-space:normal;

    word-break:break-word;

}

/* ===========================
   MAP
=========================== */

iframe{

    width:100%;

    aspect-ratio:16/9;

    border:none;

    border-radius:18px;

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(15,118,110,.08);

}

.map-btn{

    margin-top:18px;

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 26px;

    background:#0F766E;

    color:white;

    border-radius:10px;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:.35s;

}

.map-btn:hover{

    background:#115E59;

}



/* ===========================
   FOOTER
=========================== */

footer{

    text-align:center;

    padding:34px 20px;

    margin-top:60px;

    background:white;

    color:#64748B;

    border-top:1px solid #E5F3EC;

}



/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */

@media(max-width:900px){

    nav{

        padding:20px 30px;

    }

    .section{

        padding:28px 8%;

    }

    .hero h1{

        font-size:2.5rem;

    }

    .contact-container{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .contact-row{

        flex-direction:column;

    }


}

@keyframes conferencePulse{

    0%,100%{

        transform:scale(1);

    }

    50%{

        transform:scale(1.06);

    }

}

@keyframes ambientGlow{

    0%,100%{

        opacity:.55;

        transform:scale(1);

    }

    50%{

        opacity:1;

        transform:scale(1.15);

    }

}

@media(max-width:700px){
    nav{
        width:94%;
        padding:16px 20px;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:12px;
    }

    .nav-links{
        justify-content:center;
    }

    .hero{
        background-size:cover;
        background-position:center;
    }

    .hero-logos{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:center;
        gap:20px;
    }

    .buttons{
        flex-direction:column;
        width:100%;
    }

    .btn{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }

}


/*==================================
  ABOUT IMAGE SLIDER
==================================*/

.about-slider{
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 270px;   /* was 320px */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-slider .slide{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;

    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .8s ease;
}

.about-slider .slide.active{
    opacity:1;
}

/* dots */

.slider-dots{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:18px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    display:flex;
    gap:10px;
    z-index:5;
}

.slider-dots span{
    width:10px;
    height:10px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    transition:.3s;
}

.slider-dots span.active{
    width:28px;
    border-radius:30px;
    background:white;
}

/*=====================================
   CONFERENCE WATERMARK
======================================*/

.conference-card{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.conference-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:450px;
    height:450px;

    background:url("images/con\ \(2\).png") no-repeat center;

    background-size:contain;

    opacity:.1;

    right:300px;

    top:5%;

    
    pointer-events:none;

    z-index:0;

}

.conference-card > *{

    position:relative;

    z-index:1;

}


/*-------------------
            Places to visit
            ------------------*/
/* ------------------
   Explore section
   ------------------ */
.explore-section{
    position:relative;
    text-align:center;
    padding:0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.explore-header{
    position:absolute;
    top:-5px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
    z-index:100;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.explore-header h2{
    margin:0;
    font-size:3.4rem;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    color:#0F172A;
}

.explore-header p{
    font-size:1rem;
    margin-top:8px;
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.explore-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 22px;
    border-radius:30px;
    background:#e8faf3;
    color:#0b7a72;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-size:.9rem;
}


.hyderabad-map{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    max-width:1800px;
    height:420px;
    margin:0 auto;
    background:url("images/hyd2.png") no-repeat;
    background-size:contain;
    background-position:center 10px;
    overflow:visible;
    
}






/* Blend image into page */



.map-bg{

    position:absolute;

    inset:0;

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

    object-fit:contain;

    object-position:center top;

    opacity:1;

    pointer-events:none;

}




.charminar{
    left:30%;
    top:50%;
}

.golconda{
    left:43%;
    top:38%;
}

.chowmahalla{
    left:28%;
    top:84%;
}

.salarjung{
    left:59.5%;
    top:50%;
}

.tankbund{
    left:58%;
    top:84%;
}

.ramoji{
    left:43%;
    top:63%;
}




.pin:hover{

    transform:translateY(-4px);

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.42);

    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    transition:.45s ease;

}

.pin::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    inset:-6px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );

    filter:blur(12px);

    z-index:-1;

    pointer-events:none;

}

.pin{

    position:absolute;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;

    padding:10px 18px;

    border-radius:999px;

    /* Much more transparent */
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);

    /* Frosted glass effect */
    backdrop-filter:blur(1px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(1px);

    /* Thin glass border */
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);

    /* Softer shadow */
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    z-index:5;

    transition:.3s ease;

     transition:

        box-shadow .35s ease,

        background .35s ease,

        color .35s ease;
}



.pin i{
    color:#0f766e;
    font-size:14px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(15,118,110,.10));
}
.pin span{
    font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:.2px;
}

.pin.hyderabad{

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);

    color:#153f42;

}

.pin.hyderabad i{

    left:50%;
    top:45%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    background:#0b7a72;
    color:white;
    font-size:14px;
    padding:6px 10px;
    border-radius:999px;
}



.pin.active i{

    color:white;

    background:#10d5c8;

    border-radius:50%;

    padding:8px;

    

    color:#059669;

    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(16,185,129,.6));

}


@keyframes pinPulse{

0%{

    transform:scale(1);

    box-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(11,122,114,0);

}

50%{

    transform:scale(1.12);

    box-shadow:

        0 0 25px rgba(11,122,114,.5);

}

100%{

    transform:scale(1);

    box-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(11,122,114,0);

}

}
/* ===========================================
   EXPLORE RIBBON
=========================================== */

/* =========================================
   EXPLORE CAROUSEL
========================================= */

.explore-ribbon{
    position:relative;
    width:92%;
    max-width:1350px;
    margin:20px auto 0;
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top: -17px;
}

.ribbon-track{

    display:flex;

    width:100%;

    height:280px;

    transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

    will-change:transform;

}

.ribbon-card{

    min-width:100%;

    flex:0 0 100%;

    height:240px;

    position:relative;

    border-radius:30px;

    overflow:hidden;

box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.08),
    0 2px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}

.ribbon-card.active{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateX(0);
    z-index:2;
}

.ribbon-card img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
}

.ribbon-card::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,.15) 45%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 80%
    );

}

.ribbon-card h3{

    position:absolute;

    left:60px;
    bottom:45px;

    z-index:5;

    color:white;

    font-size:3rem;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

}

.carousel-nav{

    position:absolute;

    top:50%;

    transform:translateY(-50%);

    width:56px;
    height:56px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:white;

    cursor:pointer;

    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.18);

    z-index:10;

}

.carousel-nav.left{
    left:25px;
}

.carousel-nav.right{
    right:25px;
}

.carousel-nav i{

    color:#0f766e;

    font-size:18px;

}

/*=========================================
        ADVISORY COMMITTEE
=========================================*/

.advisory-section{
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:0 auto 40px;
    padding:10px 20px;
}

.advisory-title{

    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.advisory-title h2{

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:2.4rem;
    color:#0F766E;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height: 1.1;

}

.advisory-grid{

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:18px;

}

.advisory-column{

    background:#fff;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:0px 24px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06);

    max-height:500px;
    overflow-y:auto;
        overflow-x:hidden;


}

.advisory-column h3{

    position:sticky;
    top:0;

    background:#EAF8F5;

    color:#0F766E;

    padding:14px 18px;

    border-radius:12px;

    margin:-20px -20px 18px -20px;

    font-size:1.2rem;

    font-weight:700;

    border-bottom:none;

    z-index:20;

}

.advisor{

    padding:10px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;

}

.advisor:last-child{

    border-bottom:none;

}

.advisor h4{

    font-size:0.88rem;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:3px;
    color:#111827;

}

.advisor p{

    font-size:0.74rem;
    line-height:1.35;
    color:#64748b;
    margin:0;

}

.advisory-column::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width:6px;
}

.advisory-column::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background:transparent;
}

.advisory-column::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background:#0F766E;
    border-radius:20px;
}
@media(max-width:900px){

.advisory-grid{

grid-template-columns:1fr;

}

}


/* ===========================
        NAV DROPDOWN
=========================== */
/*
.nav-links{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;

}

.dropdown{

    position:relative;
    list-style:none;

}

.dropdown>a{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;

}

.dropdown-menu{

    position:absolute;
    top:120%;
    left:0;

    min-width:210px;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:14px;

    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

    padding:10px 0;

    display:none;

    z-index:999;

}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu{

    display:block;

}

.dropdown-menu li{

    list-style:none;

}

.dropdown-menu a{

    display:block;

    padding:12px 18px;

    color:#1f2937;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:.25s;

}

.dropdown-menu a:hover{

    background:#eef9f7;

    color:#0F766E;

}
*/
/* LEFT BRAND */
.nav-brand{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:14px;

    flex-shrink:0;

}

.nav-logo{

    width:140px;
    height:140px;

    object-fit:contain;

    margin-top:10px;
    margin-left:-50px;

    transition:none;

}



.nav-brand-text h2{

    margin:0;

    font-size:1.8rem;

    line-height:1;

    color:#0F766E;

    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-left:-40px ;

}

.nav-brand-text span{

    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    font-size:.72rem;

    letter-spacing:1px;

    color:#6B7280;

    font-weight:600;
        margin-left:-40px ;


}


.nav-brand{
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}


/* ===========================
   Laptop
=========================== */

@media (max-width:1400px){

    .nav-links{

        gap:20px;

    }

    .nav-links a{

        font-size:.92rem;

        padding:8px 10px;

    }

    .nav-logo{

        width:120px;
        height:120px;

    }

}

/* ===========================
   Tablet
=========================== */

@media (max-width:1100px){

    .nav-links{

        gap:14px;

    }

    .nav-links a{

        font-size:.85rem;

        padding:8px 6px;

    }

}

@media (max-width:1200px){

    .logo-text{
        display:none;
    }

}

.menu-toggle{

    display:none;

    font-size:30px;

    cursor:pointer;

    color:#0f766e;

    font-weight:bold;

    user-select:none;

}

@media (max-width:900px){
@media (max-width:900px){

    .menu-toggle{
        display:block;
        z-index:1002;
    }

    .nav-links{

        position:absolute;

        top:70px;
        right:20px;

        width:240px;

        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:8px;

        padding:18px;

        background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);

        backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

        border-radius:18px;

        box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);

        opacity:0;
        visibility:hidden;

        transform:translateY(-15px);

        transition:.35s;
    }

    .nav-links.active{

        opacity:1;
        visibility:visible;

        transform:translateY(0);

    }

    .nav-links a{

        width:100%;
        padding:12px 15px;

        border-radius:12px;

    }

}

.carousel-nav{

    position:absolute;

    top:50%;

    transform:translateY(-50%);

    width:58px;

    height:58px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#0f766e;

    color:white;

    cursor:pointer;

    z-index:100;

}

.explore-ribbon{

    position:relative;

}

.carousel-nav.left{

    left:30px;

}

.carousel-nav.right{

    right:30px;

}