/* ==========================================================================
   AICEM - Modern Homepage Stylesheet (Default.aspx)
   Modern, Clean, Responsive Design for All India Computer Education Mission
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    --aicem-primary: #0f2b5c;
    --aicem-primary-dark: #091a38;
    --aicem-primary-light: #1c4b94;
    --aicem-accent: #f37021;
    --aicem-accent-hover: #d95e14;
    --aicem-green: #009743;
    --aicem-green-light: #e6f7ee;
    --aicem-gold: #f59e0b;
    --aicem-gold-light: #fef3c7;
    --aicem-gray-50: #f8fafc;
    --aicem-gray-100: #f1f5f9;
    --aicem-gray-200: #e2e8f0;
    --aicem-gray-600: #475569;
    --aicem-gray-700: #334155;
    --aicem-gray-800: #1e293b;
    --aicem-gray-900: #0f172a;
    --aicem-shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.05);
    --aicem-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.04);
    --aicem-shadow-lg: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.14), 0 10px 15px -5px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.06);
    --aicem-shadow-hover: 0 25px 40px -10px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.2);
    --aicem-radius: 14px;
    --aicem-radius-sm: 8px;
    --aicem-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

body.modern-body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-700);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .heading-font {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Utility Bar Enhancement
   ========================================================================== */
.header-top {
    background: #375c9d !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 0 2px !important;
}

.header-top a {
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

.header-top a:hover {
    color: #ffb067 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.header-top .top-bar a {
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.header-top .top-bar a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

#date_time {
    /*color: #94a3b8;*/
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Main Branding Header
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-main-header {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
}

.header-brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.brand-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.brand-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-logo-link img {
    height: 68px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-text-block {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--aicem-accent);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.brand-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.brand-tagline {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    margin: 3px 0 0 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-tagline .reg-badge {
    background: var(--aicem-green-light);
    color: var(--aicem-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 151, 67, 0.2);
}

.brand-tagline .iso-badge {
    background: var(--aicem-gold-light);
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.header-info-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.header-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--aicem-gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius-sm);
}

.header-contact-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aicem-accent), #ff8c42);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.25);
}

.header-contact-details span {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.header-contact-details strong a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.header-contact-details strong a:hover {
    color: var(--aicem-accent);
}

.header-cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aicem-accent), #ff8533);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.35);
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65e0f, var(--aicem-accent));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar Modernization
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-nav-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #091a38 0%, #0f2b5c 50%, #173872 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 95;
}

.modern-nav-wrapper .mnu {
    /*background: transparent !important;*/
}

#cssmenu {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
}

#cssmenu > ul > li > a {
    /*color: #ffffff !important;*/
    /*font-size: 13.5px !important;*/
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
    padding: 16px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

#cssmenu > ul > li > a:hover,
#cssmenu > ul > li.active > a {
    color: #ffd08a !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

#cssmenu > ul > li > a:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--aicem-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

#cssmenu > ul > li > a:hover:after,
#cssmenu > ul > li.active > a:after {
    width: 60%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern News & Announcement Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-ticker-strip {
    background: #0f172a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aicem-accent);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.ticker-inner-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.ticker-badge-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626, #b91c1c);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}

.ticker-badge-pill i.blink-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    animation: pulseGlow 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.ticker-content-area {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 24px;
}

.ticker-content-area marquee {
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.ticker-content-area ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.ticker-content-area li,
.news-item {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-right: 35px;
}

.news-badge {
    background: rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.2);
    color: #ff9d5c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.4);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Banner Showcase Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #091a38;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-hero-section .slideshow {
    position: relative;
    max-height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9, 26, 56, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.65) 50%, rgba(9, 26, 56, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-floating-caption {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    color: #ffffff;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffd08a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-slide-title span {
    color: #ff9d5c;
}

.hero-slide-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-action-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aicem-accent), #ff8533);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.4);
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.55);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.hero-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.hero-btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--aicem-primary) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quick Services Action Cards (Student & Centre Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-hub-section {
    position: relative;
    /*margin-top: -45px;*/
    z-index: 20;
    /*padding-bottom: 30px;*/
    padding: 30px 0 20px;
}

.quick-hub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.hub-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    padding: 20px 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow);
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-card:before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--aicem-primary);
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

.hub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow-hover);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.hub-card:hover:before {
    background: var(--aicem-accent);
    height: 5px;
}

.hub-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

.hub-card:hover .hub-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.hub-card-1 .hub-icon-circle { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.hub-card-2 .hub-icon-circle { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.hub-card-3 .hub-icon-circle { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }
.hub-card-4 .hub-icon-circle { background: #ffedd5; color: #ea580c; }
.hub-card-5 .hub-icon-circle { background: #f3e8ff; color: #9333ea; }
.hub-card-6 .hub-icon-circle { background: #ffe4e6; color: #e11d48; }

.hub-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hub-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust Statistics Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091a38 0%, #0f2b5c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 35px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ff9d5c;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Welcome / About AICEM Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-about-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.section-tag-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.1);
    color: var(--aicem-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-main-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.section-main-heading span {
    color: var(--aicem-accent);
}

.about-intro-lead {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-intro-lead b {
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
}

.reg-callout-box {
    background: var(--aicem-gray-50);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--aicem-green);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--aicem-radius-sm) var(--aicem-radius-sm) 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-700);
}

.reg-callout-box strong {
    color: var(--aicem-gray-900);
}

.reg-callout-box .highlight-reg {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #e6f7ee;
    color: var(--aicem-green);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-features-list {
    margin: 20px 0 25px 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.about-features-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-800);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.about-features-list li i {
    color: var(--aicem-green);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.about-action-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-modern-solid {
    background: var(--aicem-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.2);
}

.btn-modern-solid:hover {
    background: var(--aicem-primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.3);
}

.btn-modern-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aicem-primary) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--aicem-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-modern-outline:hover {
    background: var(--aicem-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Side Info / Notice Board Card */
.notice-board-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.notice-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aicem-primary), var(--aicem-primary-dark));
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.notice-card-header h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.notice-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.notice-card-body marquee {
    height: 250px;
}

.notice-list-modern {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.notice-list-modern li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--aicem-gray-200);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.notice-list-modern li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.notice-list-modern li b {
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Popular Programs / Courses Section
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-showcase-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background-color: var(--aicem-gray-50);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
}

.section-header-centered {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}

.section-header-centered p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}

.courses-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.course-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow-sm);
    padding: 24px 22px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.3);
}

.course-top-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-duration-pill {
    background: var(--aicem-gray-100);
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.course-icon-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 92, 0.06);
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
}

.course-title-modern {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-subtitle {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--aicem-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-desc-brief {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-footer-action {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-100);
    padding-top: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-view-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

.course-view-link:hover {
    color: var(--aicem-accent);
    gap: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Director Message & Star Performer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.exec-star-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Director Message Box */
.director-modern-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.director-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.director-avatar-box {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--aicem-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.director-avatar-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.director-title-box h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
}

.director-title-box span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.director-quote-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-700);
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--aicem-accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.director-footer-sign {
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
}

/* Star Performer Card */
.star-performer-modern {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091a38 0%, #12386e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow-lg);
    color: #ffffff;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.star-performer-modern:before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.star-award-ribbon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.star-main-title {
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.star-sub-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.star-content-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius-sm);
}

.star-avatar-wrap {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.star-avatar-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.star-details-wrap {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.star-details-wrap .performer-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffd08a;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.star-details-wrap .performer-centre {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.star-details-wrap .performer-address {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0;
}

.star-seal-badge {
    margin-top: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.star-seal-badge span {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Franchise & Affiliation Call-to-Action Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-franchise-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091a38 0%, #0f2b5c 50%, #173872 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-franchise-cta:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px;
    top: -100px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.25) 0%, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.franchise-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.franchise-cta-content h2 span {
    color: #ff9d5c;
}

.franchise-cta-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    /*max-width: 650px;*/
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.franchise-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.franchise-f-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.franchise-f-item i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #ff9d5c;
}

.franchise-f-item span {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.franchise-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Modern Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-testimonials-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background-color: var(--aicem-gray-50);
}

.modern-testimonial-item {
    padding: 15px 10px;
}

.testimonial-bubble {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-bubble:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 40px;
    border-width: 10px 10px 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: #ffffff transparent;
    display: block;
    width: 0;
}

.testimonial-bubble .quote-icon {
    color: rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.25);
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-bubble p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-700);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-student {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.testimonial-student img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--aicem-accent);
}

.student-info h4 {
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
}

.student-info span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose AICEM Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.why-aicem-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.why-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aicem-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--aicem-radius);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow-sm);
}

.why-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--aicem-shadow);
    border-color: var(--aicem-primary-light);
}

.why-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--aicem-gray-100);
    color: var(--aicem-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: var(--aicem-transition);
}

.why-card-modern:hover .why-icon-box {
    background: var(--aicem-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.why-card-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.why-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--aicem-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .quick-hub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .hero-slide-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-brand-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .brand-left {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .brand-text-block {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    .header-info-actions {
        display: none;
    }
    .courses-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .franchise-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .why-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .director-modern-card {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .quick-hub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .quick-hub-section {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .courses-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .why-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .hero-slide-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .hero-slide-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .hero-action-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .about-features-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .star-content-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}