/*
 * TVK Tiruchengodu MLA - CSS Stylesheet (style.css)
 * A premium political news & office portal design system matching TVK branding.
 * Features: Maroon-Gold HSL palette, dark modes, glassmorphism, responsive grids.
 */

/* Google Fonts Import */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Noto+Sans+Tamil:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Bebas+Neue&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette - TVK Theme */
  --primary: #7A0C1A;           /* Deep TVK Maroon */
  --primary-light: #9E1527;     /* Light Maroon */
  --primary-dark: #580812;      /* Dark Crimson Maroon */
  --secondary: #D4AF37;         /* Premium Metallic Gold */
  --secondary-dark: #AA820A;    /* Dark Metallic Gold */
  
  --dark-bg: #120204;           /* Slate-maroon rich dark */
  --dark-card: #1C0509;         /* High-contrast card dark */
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;        /* Solid white text for dark elements */
  
  /* Dynamic Theme Variables - Light Mode by default */
  --bg-color: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card: #FDFEFE;
  --text-color: #1F2937;
  --text-muted: #6B7280;
  --border-color: #E5E7EB;
  
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9D423 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
  --tvk-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  
  --border-radius: 10px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  
  --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Tamil', sans-serif;
  --font-title: 'Outfit', 'Noto Sans Tamil', sans-serif;
  --font-bebas: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Dark Mode Overrides */
body.dark-theme {
  --bg-color: #120204;
  --bg-card: #1C0509;
  --text-color: #F9FAFB;
  --text-muted: #9CA3AF;
  --border-color: #2D0C10;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}


/* Reset and Global Styles */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Helper Classes */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

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

/* ---------------- 1. TOP BAR & NAVIGATION ---------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.live-time {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lang-toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lang-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Breaking News Ticker */
.ticker-wrap {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.ticker-title {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  box-shadow: 3px 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-marquee span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

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

/* Primary Header */
.main-header {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tvk-logo {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}

.brand-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mla-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: #FDF2F4;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.mla-avatar {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.mla-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.mla-info p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.navbar {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.admin-nav-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.admin-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: #FFF !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* ==================== 1b. MEGA DROPDOWN SYSTEM ==================== */
.navbar .container {
  position: relative; /* Anchor for absolute positioned full-width mega menu */
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: static; /* Allows mega dropdown to span full width of container */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-item-dropdown > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mega-dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: none;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  animation: megaMenuFade 0.2s ease-out;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown-panel {
  display: block;
}

.mega-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Mega dropdown card details (mirrors ADMK screenshot) */
.mega-dropdown-card {
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-dropdown-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.mega-card-img-wrap {
  height: 120px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mega-card-content {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mega-card-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.mega-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@keyframes megaMenuFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ---------------- 2. HERO FEATURED SECTION ---------------- */
.hero-news {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background-color: #F3F4F6;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-story {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 520px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.featured-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.featured-story:hover .featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(18, 2, 4, 0.95));
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.featured-overlay .badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.featured-story:hover .featured-title {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.featured-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Sidebar List */
.sidebar-news {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-news-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
}

.sidebar-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-card:hover {
  background-color: #FDF2F4;
}

.sidebar-thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.sidebar-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sidebar-card-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.sidebar-card:hover .sidebar-card-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.sidebar-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------------- 3. STATS BOARD (PREMIUM ACCENT BANNER) ---------------- */
.stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  position: relative;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-bebas);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ---------------- 4. NEWS HUB & CATEGORY FILTER ---------------- */
.news-hub {
  background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.filter-tab {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.search-box-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122, 12, 26, 0.15);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(122, 12, 26, 0.3);
}

.news-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.news-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.news-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #FAFBFB;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.read-more-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover .read-more-btn {
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---------------- 5. PORTRAIT & PROFILE BIOGRAPHY ---------------- */
.mla-profile-section {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
}

.profile-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.profile-media {
  position: relative;
}

.profile-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 6px solid #FFF;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.profile-img-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.profile-img-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.profile-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.profile-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.profile-bio p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.key-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.highlight-card {
  background-color: #FAFBFB;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.highlight-icon {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.highlight-text h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.highlight-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ---------------- 6. GALLERY & VIDEOS ---------------- */
.media-gallery {
  background-color: #F4F6F6;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #000;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(18, 2, 4, 0.9));
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card-caption {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Videos section */
.video-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.video-section .section-title {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.video-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.main-video-player {
  background-color: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  width: 100%;
}

.main-video-player iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.video-list-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.video-item-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.video-item-card:hover, .video-item-card.active {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.video-thumb-wrap {
  width: 110px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.video-thumb-play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.video-item-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.video-item-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-item-card:hover .video-item-title {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* ---------------- 7. TIRUCHENGODU ACTIVE PROJECTS BOARD ---------------- */
.projects-board {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
}

.projects-board-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  background-color: #FAFBFB;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
}

.project-card.status-completed::before {
  background-color: #2ECC71;
}

.project-card.status-ongoing::before {
  background-color: #E67E22;
}

.project-card.status-planned::before {
  background-color: #3498DB;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: #FFF;
}

.project-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.status-pill {
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.status-completed .status-pill {
  background-color: #E8F8F0;
  color: #27AE60;
}

.status-ongoing .status-pill {
  background-color: #FDEDE0;
  color: #D35400;
}

.status-planned .status-pill {
  background-color: #EAF2F8;
  color: #2980B9;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-meta-item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.project-meta-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: block;
}

.project-meta-value {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------------- 8. CITIZEN PETITION PORTAL (INTERACTIVE FORM) ---------------- */
.grievance-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF2F4 0%, #FAF6ED 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(122, 12, 26, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(122, 12, 26, 0.1);
}

.grievance-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.grievance-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.grievance-intro p {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.grievance-benefits {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.benefit-bullet {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Grievance Form */
.grievance-form-card {
  background-color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122, 12, 26, 0.1);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------------- 9. FOOTER SECTION ---------------- */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-about-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-about-logo .tvk-logo {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
}

.footer-about-logo h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.footer-contact-text {
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.newsletter-box p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  background-color: #FFF;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

/* ---------------- 10. MODAL / LIGHTBOX POPUP ---------------- */
.modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(18, 2, 4, 0.95);
  z-index: 1000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.modal-content {
  background-color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  animation: modalZoomIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes modalZoomIn {
  from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(18, 2, 4, 0.8);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-news-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.modal-news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-news-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-news-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.modal-news-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Lightbox specific styling */
.lightbox-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-height: 70vh;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: #FFF;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Alert styling */
.custom-alert {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.custom-alert-success {
  background-color: #E8F8F0;
  color: #27AE60;
  border: 1px solid #2ECC71;
}

.custom-alert-error {
  background-color: #FDF2F4;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-light);
}

/* ---------------- 11. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .featured-story {
    height: 420px;
  }
  
  .sidebar-news {
    max-height: 380px;
  }
  
  .profile-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .profile-img-frame {
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .video-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .grievance-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .brand-area {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .tvk-logo {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
  }
  
  .brand-text h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .filter-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .filter-tabs {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .search-box-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .featured-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .top-bar-left {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .top-bar-content {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .profile-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .key-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   12. PREMIUM NEWSPAPER-STYLE PORTAL REDESIGN
   ============================================================ */

/* --- BLACK STICKY NAVBAR OVERRIDES --- */
.navbar {
  background-color: #000 !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar .container {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.nav-links {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  color: #e5e5e5 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-links a:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  background-color: rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.12) !important;
  color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

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

.nav-links a .fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Admin nav button pill on the right */
.nav-right-group {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.admin-nav-btn {
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%) !important;
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.admin-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.admin-nav-btn::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-search-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* --- CATEGORY RIBBON HEADERS (Premium Gold Style) --- */
.category-ribbon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-ribbon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(241,196,15,0.15), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.category-ribbon h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.category-ribbon h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-ribbon .see-more-link {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.category-ribbon .see-more-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --- HERO GRID : 3-COL NEWSPAPER LAYOUT --- */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.sidebar-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Sidebar gold header */
.sidebar-news {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.sidebar-title .fa-bolt {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  animation: pulse-icon 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-icon {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

.sidebar-news-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.sidebar-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-card:hover {
  background-color: #FDF2F4;
}

.sidebar-thumb {
  width: 75px;
  height: 62px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.sidebar-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.sidebar-card-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.sidebar-card:hover .sidebar-card-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.sidebar-card-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* --- SOCIAL FOLLOW BUTTONS --- */
.social-follow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

.follow-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.follow-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.follow-facebook { background-color: #1877F2; }
.follow-twitter  { background-color: #1DA1F2; }
.follow-instagram { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.follow-youtube  { background-color: #FF0000; }

/* --- PREMIUM NEWS CARDS (dense newspaper style) --- */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
}

.news-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.news-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.news-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-tamil, "Mukta Malar", "Latha", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: calc(100% - 1.7rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 3;
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.news-card-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-color);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.news-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.news-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.read-more-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .read-more-btn {
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- EDITORIAL NEWSPAPER TRIO HERO GRID --- */
.hero-news-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border-bottom: 2px double var(--border-color);
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-grid-trio {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4.5fr 2.5fr 3fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 520px;
  height: auto;
}

/* Featured Col */
.hero-col-featured {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #000;
}

.hero-col-featured .featured-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-col-featured .featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-col-featured:hover .featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-col-featured .featured-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-tamil, "Mukta Malar", "Latha", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-col-featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 90%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-overlay-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.featured-meta-row {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.featured-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Stacked Col (2 Cards) */
.hero-col-stacked {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.stacked-card-mini {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #000;
}

.stacked-card-mini .stacked-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stacked-card-mini .stacked-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.stacked-card-mini:hover .stacked-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.stacked-card-mini::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 95%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.stacked-overlay-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.stacked-category {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-tamil, "Mukta Malar", "Latha", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stacked-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Trending Col (Dense text updates) */
.hero-col-trending {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.trending-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.trending-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.trending-header i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trending-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.trending-text-card {
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.trending-text-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.trending-num-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.trending-headline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-color);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.trending-text-card:hover .trending-headline {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.trending-meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: block;
}

/* --- LOAD MORE SECTION --- */
.news-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-load-more {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-load-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- SERVICES CARD HUB --- */
.services-interactive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

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

.service-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(122,12,26,0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-link {
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- EVENTS TIMELINE --- */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 3px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-block {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-left: 45px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-color);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.timeline-content {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- VIDEO CENTER SHOWCASE --- */
.video-center-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.main-video-showcase .iframe-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  height: 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #2d0b10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.main-video-showcase iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.video-playlist-sidebar {
  background-color: #160307;
  border: 1px solid #2d0b10;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
}

.playlist-header {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2d0b10;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.playlist-header h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.playlist-badge {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.playlist-items {
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-item-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2d0b10;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.video-item-row:hover, .video-item-row.active {
  background-color: rgba(122,12,26,0.15);
}

.video-item-thumb {
  width: 90px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-item-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.video-item-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-item-date {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* --- CITIZEN VOICES --- */
.voices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.voice-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.voice-rating {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.voice-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.voice-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.voice-author img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- PHOTO GALLERY MASONRY --- */
.masonry-gallery-grid {
  columns: 3 250px;
  column-gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gallery-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  break-inside: avoid;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.gallery-card-body {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.gallery-card-caption {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.gallery-card-date {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- BRAND NEW NAVIGATION BAR STYLING OVERRIDES --- */
.navbar {
  background-color: #000;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.nav-links-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 52px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.nav-links a:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.nav-right-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admin-nav-btn {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.admin-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Tamil-specific responsive navigation adjustments to prevent overlap on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  html[lang="ta"] .navbar .container {
    max-width: 1400px !important;
  }
  html[lang="ta"] .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.75rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
  }
  html[lang="ta"] .admin-nav-btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1250px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  html[lang="ta"] .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    gap: 0.2rem !important;
  }
  html[lang="ta"] .admin-nav-btn {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
}

/* Light / Dark Mode Toggle button style */
.theme-toggle {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff !important;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

body.dark-theme .theme-toggle {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.utility-divider {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.action-btn-petition {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.action-btn-petition:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

/* --- LIGHTBOX STYLES --- */
.lightbox-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 70vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- COMMUNITY UTILITIES GRID --- */
.community-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* --- INITIATIVES SHOWCASE PANEL --- */
.initiatives-showcase-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.initiative-showcase-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.initiative-showcase-card .init-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
}

.initiative-showcase-card .init-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.init-status-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: #2ECC71;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.init-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.init-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.init-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.init-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.init-stats span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.init-stats strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.initiatives-related-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.init-row-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.init-row-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.init-icon-wrap {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(122,12,26,0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.init-text-wrap h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.init-text-wrap p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES OVERHAUL --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid-trio {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-col-featured {
    height: 380px;
  }
  
  .hero-col-stacked {
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .hero-col-trending {
    height: 250px;
  }
  
  .news-grid-cards, .community-grid-cards, .services-interactive-grid, .voices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .initiatives-showcase-split, .video-center-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .video-playlist-sidebar {
    max-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ==================== 5a. PREMIUM PORTAL NEWS EDITORIAL REDESIGN ==================== */
.news-portal-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.7fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.news-main-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.news-sidebar-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.category-ribbon-premium {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.category-ribbon-premium h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.category-ribbon-premium h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.ribbon-decor-tag {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Editorial Block Layout */
.editorial-top-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-featured-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.editorial-featured-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-featured-card:hover .editorial-featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.editorial-featured-content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.editorial-featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-featured-card:hover .editorial-featured-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.editorial-featured-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Editorial List Columns */
.editorial-list-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.editorial-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.editorial-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.editorial-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.editorial-thumb-wrap {
  width: 90px;
  height: 70px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.editorial-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-list-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.editorial-list-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-list-item:hover .editorial-list-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.editorial-list-date {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Bottom Overlay Row - 3 Visual Cards */
.bottom-overlay-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.overlay-news-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.overlay-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.overlay-news-card:hover .overlay-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.overlay-card-mask {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18,2,4,0.95) 0%, rgba(18,2,4,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.overlay-card-category {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.overlay-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.overlay-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets Styling */
.sidebar-widget {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Follow Us Grid */
.follow-grid-premium {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.follow-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.follow-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.follow-box i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.follow-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.follow-count {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.follow-lbl {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.fb-box { background-color: #1877F2; }
.tw-box { background-color: #1DA1F2; }
.ig-box { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); }
.th-box { background-color: #000000; }
.yt-box { background-color: #FF0000; }

/* Recommended Widget styling */
.recommended-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.recommended-hero:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.recommended-hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.recommended-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.recommended-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recommended-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.recommended-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.recommended-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.recommended-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.recommended-thumb-wrap {
  width: 55px;
  height: 45px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recommended-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.recommended-item-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.recommended-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.recommended-item-date {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==================== 6a. COMMUNITY SECTION REBUILD ==================== */
#community-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #community-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .news-portal-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .editorial-top-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .editorial-list-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .bottom-overlay-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .overlay-news-card {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 52px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #000;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  
  .nav-links.mobile-active {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  
  .hero-col-stacked {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  .stacked-card-mini {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .news-grid-cards, .community-grid-cards, .services-interactive-grid, .voices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .timeline-container::before {
    left: 15px;
  }
  
  .timeline-block {
    padding-left: 35px;
  }
  
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 7px;
  }
  
  .header-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .brand-area {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .header-right-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  
  .mla-right-logo-wrap {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* End of TVK Portal stylesheet */


/* --- MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS UPDATES --- */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .news-detail-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .news-sidebar {
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Fix header branding for mobile */
  .brand-area {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Make sure related news grid stacks correctly */
  #related-news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* News article padding reduction */
  .news-article-content {
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }
  
  #detail-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .header-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .header-right-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  /* Force stacked layout for any main grid not caught */
  .services-interactive-grid, .mega-dropdown-grid, .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}


/* --- COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS FIXES --- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .news-portal-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Stack main content and sidebar */
  }
  
  .hero-grid-trio {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .editorial-top-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Stack featured and lists */
  }
  
  #community-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  
  .profile-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .profile-media {
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  }
  
  .key-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .editorial-list-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Stack the two list columns */
  }
  
  .bottom-overlay-row, #editorial-bottom-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Stack overlay cards */
  }
  
  #community-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Single column for community cards */
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  
  .voices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .grievance-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .video-center-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .follow-grid-premium {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Single column on very small phones */
  }
  
  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .header-right-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .search-input {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  
  .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .initiatives-showcase-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 2rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL PRODUCTION MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS OVERHAUL (320px - 768px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. GLOBAL FIXES: Prevent all horizontal scrolling and bleed */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 2. SECTION SPACING: Reduce massive vertical paddings on mobile */
  .section-padding {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem !important; /* Smaller horizontal padding */
  }

  /* 3. TOP UTILITY BAR: Compact everything */
  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }
  .top-bar-left {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .top-bar-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  /* 4. MAIN BRANDING HEADER: Shrink fonts & wrap */
  .brand-area {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .brand-area img {
    height: 60px !important;
    width: 60px !important;
  }
  .brand-text h1 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* Crucial: Shrink massive titles */
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    word-break: break-word; /* Prevent long words from breaking layout */
  }
  #brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .header-right-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .search-box-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mla-right-logo-wrap {
    display: none !important; /* Hide secondary logo on tiny screens to save space */
  }
  
  /* 5. HERO NEWS GRID: Un-squish the tall featured card */
  .hero-col-featured {
    height: auto !important; /* Let content dictate height */
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .editorial-featured-img-wrap {
    height: 200px !important; /* Shorter image on mobile */
  }
  .editorial-featured-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  
  /* 6. NEWS WRAPPER & SIDEBARS: Strict 1 Column Stacking */
  .news-portal-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .editorial-top-block {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .editorial-list-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Single list column on mobile */
  }
  
  /* 7. ALL OTHER GRIDS: Force 1 Column */
  #community-main-grid,
  .projects-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .voices-grid,
  .video-center-layout,
  .profile-layout,
  .grievance-layout,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  /* 8. ALIGNMENTS */
  .profile-content,
  .footer-col {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .key-highlights-grid {
    text-align: left; /* Keep these readable */
  }
  
  /* 9. STATS: 2 columns */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Extra narrow devices */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .ticker-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
  .editorial-list-item {
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack image and text in small lists */
  }
  .editorial-thumb-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 120px !important;
  }
  .gallery-card-img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}


/* OVERRIDE: Video layout changed to single column full-width since sidebar was removed */
.video-center-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LAYOUT AUDIT & WHITESPACE REMOVAL
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Prevent Grid Stretching (Fixes the massive blank white column issue) */
.news-portal-wrapper,
.video-center-layout,
.profile-layout,
.hero-grid {
  align-items: start !important; 
}

/* 2. Sticky Sidebar (Allows sidebar to scroll cleanly with main content) */
.news-sidebar-column {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 100px !important;
  height: max-content; /* Ensure the sticky sidebar collapses to its content */
}

/* 3. Aggressive Padding Reduction (Desktop & General) */
/* Old padding was up to 4rem, which is too much. */
.section-padding {
  padding: 3rem 0 !important; /* Slightly tighter on desktop */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 2rem 0 !important; /* Tablet */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 !important; /* Mobile */
  }
}

/* 4. Empty Container Collapse */
/* If a widget or container has no content, it vanishes completely instead of holding space */
.sidebar-widget:empty,
.editorial-col:empty,
.video-list-sidebar:empty,
.recommended-item:empty,
.mega-dropdown-grid:empty {
  display: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

/* 5. Fix oversized margins and wrappers */
.news-main-column,
.editorial-top-block,
.editorial-list-columns {
  gap: 1.5rem !important; /* Reduced from 2rem or 2.5rem */
}

.recommended-posts {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* 6. Footer spacing optimization */
.footer-grid {
  gap: 2rem !important;
}
.footer-col {
  gap: 1rem !important;
}



/* OVERRIDE: Limit sidebar height to prevent it from outgrowing the main column and creating a white void */
.news-sidebar-column {
  /* No longer need sticky if we are just shortening it, but sticky is good. */
}

/* Hide the Anjali Ammal Ad block since it's a massive placeholder causing empty space */
.news-sidebar-column > .sidebar-widget[style*="border-radius"] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Limit the number of recommended posts shown to a maximum of 3 to balance the columns */
#side-news-list .recommended-item:nth-child(n+4) {
  display: none !important;
}