/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES                   ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
:root {
  --teal: #0d9488;
  --teal-dark: #0B4F4A;
  --teal-deeper: #073936;
  --saffron: #E8743B;
  --saffron-glow: #f59e0b;
  --paper: #F7F3EC;
  --ink: #1B1B18;
  --sage: #C9DED2;
  --alert: #dc2626;
  --line: #e2ddd4;
  --glass-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,79,74,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(11,79,74,0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,79,74,0.14);
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  RESET & BASE                            ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: 'Hind', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  READING PROGRESS BAR                    ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--saffron), var(--alert));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  PARTICLES CANVAS                        ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
#particles-canvas {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  GOVERNMENT ALERT BANNER                 ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.govt-alert {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a, #fef3c7);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
  color: #78350f;
  position: relative; z-index: 50;
  animation: alert-slide-down 0.5s ease-out;
}
@keyframes alert-slide-down {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.govt-alert .alert-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  animation: alert-shake 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes alert-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  10%, 30% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  20% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
  40% { transform: rotate(0); }
}
.govt-alert .alert-text { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
.govt-alert .alert-text a { color: #92400e; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }
.govt-alert .alert-close {
  background: rgba(120,53,15,0.12); border: none;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #92400e; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.govt-alert .alert-close:hover { background: rgba(120,53,15,0.25); transform: scale(1.1); }
.govt-alert.hidden { display: none; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  TICKER BAR                              ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.ticker-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041e1c, var(--teal-deeper), #041e1c);
  color: #d4ebe6; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
}
.ticker-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041e1c 0%, transparent 8%, transparent 92%, #041e1c 100%);
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-label {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 0 16px; padding-right: 26px;
  background: var(--alert); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; z-index: 5;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 12px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.ticker-label .blink {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:0.2;} }
.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-block; padding: 10px 0 10px 130px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  animation: scroll-left 50s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-inner span { margin-right: 52px; }
.ticker-inner span b { color: var(--saffron-glow); font-weight: 600; }
@keyframes scroll-left { 0%{transform:translateX(0);} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  MASTHEAD                                ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.masthead {
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
}
.brand-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.35);
  animation: pulse-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
}
.brand-mark::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.25);
  animation: pulse-ring 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.35);}
  50%{box-shadow:0 4px 35px rgba(13,148,136,0.6);}
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:0.6;}
  50%{transform:scale(1.15);opacity:0;}
}
.brand-mark svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.brand-title {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 36px; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.brand-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: #8a8478;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
}
.masthead-right {
  text-align: right; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; color: #7a7468;
}
.masthead-right .date { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }
.live-clock {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 2px;
}
.vitals { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 8px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.vital {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(13,148,136,0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
}
.vital .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; animation: dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vital:nth-child(1) .dot { background: var(--saffron); }
.vital:nth-child(2) .dot { background: var(--alert); }
@keyframes dot-pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);} 50%{transform:scale(1.4);} }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  PULSE ECG RULE                          ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.pulse-rule { width: 100%; height: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 10; overflow: hidden; }
.pulse-rule svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.pulse-rule polyline { stroke-dasharray: 2000; stroke-dashoffset: 2000; animation: draw-pulse 3s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes draw-pulse { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  STICKY NAV                              ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.nav-wrap {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-wrap.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
nav {
  max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
  display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none; align-items: center;
}
nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
nav a {
  padding: 14px 18px 12px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: #5c574c;
  white-space: nowrap; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
nav a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0; transition: all var(--transition);
}
nav a:hover::after, nav a.active::after { left: 10px; right: 10px; }
nav a.active { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 600; }
nav a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.menu-btn {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  color: #fff; border: none; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13,148,136,0.3); transition: var(--transition);
}
.menu-btn:active { transform: scale(0.95); }
.menu-btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  SEARCH + SUBSCRIBE                      ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.util-row {
  max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px 20px;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
}
.search-box {
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 16px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.search-box:focus-within { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13,148,136,0.12); }
.search-box svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #9a9488; }
.search-box input {
  border: none; outline: none; background: transparent;
  font-family: 'Hind', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); width: 100%;
}
.subscribe-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), #d4642f);
  color: #fff; border: none; padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232,116,59,0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.subscribe-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.subscribe-btn:hover::before { left: 100%; }
.subscribe-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(232,116,59,0.4); }

main {
  max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 34px 28px 40px;
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  HERO SECTION                            ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.hero {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
  gap: 34px; padding-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #073936, #0B4F4A 40%, #1c6e66 70%, var(--sage));
  border-radius: var(--radius); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.hero-img:hover { transform: scale(1.01) translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(11,79,74,0.2); }
.hero-img::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 45%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%; animation: shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { 0%{background-position:200% 0;} 100%{background-position:-200% 0;} }
.hero-img svg.illustration { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--alert); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220,38,38,0.35);
  animation: tag-pop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 0.5s both;
}
@keyframes tag-pop { from{transform:scale(0);opacity:0;} to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;} }
.hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 28px; height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron), transparent); border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.28; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.hero h1:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.hero p { font-size: 15.5px; color: #5c574c; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; }
.byline {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: #8a8478;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.byline-avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
}
.read-more-hero {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(13,148,136,0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition); width: fit-content;
}
.read-more-hero svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.read-more-hero:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,148,136,0.4); }
.read-more-hero:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  QUICK STATS BAR                         ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.quick-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 16px;
  text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.stat-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), #22c55e); }
.stat-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6); }
.stat-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron), #f59e0b); }
.stat-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--alert), #f97316); }
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 12.5px; color: #7a7468; margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  CATEGORY TABS                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.category-tabs-wrap {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.category-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.category-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.cat-tab {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff; color: #5c574c;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cat-tab:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.cat-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,148,136,0.3);
}
.cat-tab .cat-count {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}
.cat-tab.active .cat-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  SECTION HEADER                          ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.section-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 36px 0 22px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 24px; color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.section-head h2::before {
  content: ''; width: 4px; height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--saffron), var(--teal)); border-radius: 4px;
}
.section-head a {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.section-head a:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  2-COL LAYOUT                            ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  ARTICLE CARDS                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.card {
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.2); }
.card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.card:nth-child(1) .card-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5c53, #2d9f93, var(--sage)); }
.card:nth-child(2) .card-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a2c17, #b85c2e, #f0a060); }
.card:nth-child(3) .card-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a365d, #3b82f6, #93bbfd); }
.card:nth-child(4) .card-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b1f5e, #7c3aed, #c4b5fd); }
.card-img svg.icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; opacity: 0.55; transition: all var(--transition); }
.card:hover .card-img svg.icon { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg); }
.card-cat {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff; font-size: 10.5px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
}
.card-body { padding: 16px 18px 18px; }
.card h3 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink); transition: color var(--transition);
}
.card:hover h3 { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #6b6558; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.55; }
.card .meta {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: #9a9488; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.card .meta::before { content: ''; width: 14px; height: 2px; background: var(--saffron); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  VIDEO SECTION                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.video-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.video-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-card:nth-child(1) .video-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6); }
.video-card:nth-child(2) .video-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #ea580c); }
.video-card:nth-child(3) .video-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #2563eb); }
.video-play {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.video-card:hover .video-play { transform: scale(1.15); background: #fff; }
.video-play svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal-dark); margin-left: 3px; }
.video-duration {
  position: absolute; bottom: 8px; right: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-weight: 500;
}
.video-info { padding: 14px 16px; }
.video-info h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.video-info span { font-size: 11.5px; color: #9a9488; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  OPINION / EDITORIAL                     ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.opinion-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,148,136,0.04), rgba(232,116,59,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px;
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.opinion-section::before {
  content: '❝'; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 14px;
  font-size: 90px; color: rgba(13,148,136,0.06);
  font-family: serif; line-height: 1;
}
.opinion-avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--sage));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,148,136,0.2);
}
.opinion-body { flex: 1; }
.opinion-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--saffron); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.opinion-label::before {
  content: ''; width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--saffron); border-radius: 2px;
}
.opinion-body blockquote {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px; font-style: italic;
}
.opinion-body .opinion-author {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.opinion-body .opinion-role { font-size: 12px; color: #8a8478; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  FACT CHECK / MYTH BUSTER                ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.myth-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.myth-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
}
.myth-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.myth-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
}
.myth-card.myth::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #dc2626, #f87171); }
.myth-card.fact::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #16a34a, #4ade80); }
.myth-verdict {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.myth .myth-verdict { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }
.fact .myth-verdict { background: #f0fdf4; color: #16a34a; }
.myth-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink);
}
.myth-card p { font-size: 13px; color: #6b6558; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  SIDEBAR COMPONENTS                      ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.sidebar-box {
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px 10px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-box:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.15); }
.sidebar-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron), var(--teal), transparent) 1;
}

/* Most Read */
.ranked-list { list-style: none; }
.ranked-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.ranked-list li:hover { padding-left: 6px; background: rgba(13,148,136,0.03); border-radius: 8px; }
.ranked-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ranked-list .num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 32px; text-align: center; line-height: 1; opacity: 0.7;
}
.ranked-list h4 {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink); transition: color var(--transition);
}
.ranked-list li:hover h4 { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.ranked-list span {
  font-size: 11px; color: #9a9488; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Health Tip */
.sidebar-tip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,148,136,0.06), rgba(201,222,210,0.3));
  border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.15);
}
.sidebar-tip .tip-icon {
  font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;
  animation: float-tip 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float-tip { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px);} }
.sidebar-tip .tip-text {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sidebar-tip .tip-author { font-size: 12px; color: #7a7468; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; }

/* Reader Poll */
.poll-question {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.poll-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.poll-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.poll-option:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: rgba(13,148,136,0.03); }
.poll-option.selected { border-color: var(--teal); background: rgba(13,148,136,0.06); }
.poll-radio {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--line); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.poll-option.selected .poll-radio { border-color: var(--teal); }
.poll-option.selected .poll-radio::after {
  content: ''; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.poll-vote-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,148,136,0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.poll-vote-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.4); }
.poll-results { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.poll-result-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.poll-result-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 13px; }
.poll-result-bar {
  height: 8px; background: rgba(13,148,136,0.1); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.poll-result-fill {
  height: 100%; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--saffron));
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  width: 0%;
}
.poll-total { font-size: 11px; color: #8a8478; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Health Camp Calendar */
.camp-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.camp-item {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.camp-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.camp-item:hover { padding-left: 4px; }
.camp-date-box {
  width: 46px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 6px 4px; color: #fff;
}
.camp-date-box .camp-day { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.camp-date-box .camp-month { font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.camp-info h4 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35; }
.camp-info span { font-size: 11.5px; color: #8a8478; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }

/* Emergency Helpline */
.helpline-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220,38,38,0.05), rgba(249,115,22,0.05));
  border-color: rgba(220,38,38,0.12);
}
.helpline-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
.helpline-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.helpline-item:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.helpline-num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--alert);
}
.helpline-label { font-size: 10.5px; color: #6b6558; line-height: 1.2; }

/* Trending Tags */
.tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.tag-chip {
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.tag-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(13,148,136,0.04); transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* District Health Watch */
.district-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.district-row:hover { padding-left: 8px; background: rgba(13,148,136,0.03); border-radius: 6px; }
.district-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.district-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.district-stat {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 500;
}
.bar { width: 52px; height: 6px; background: rgba(13,148,136,0.12); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--saffron)); border-radius: 10px; transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }

/* Ad Box */
.ad-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,222,210,0.5), rgba(13,148,136,0.08));
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(13,148,136,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 18px; text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #5c8a7f;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  NEWSLETTER SECTION                      ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.newsletter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), #073936 50%, var(--teal-deeper));
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center; position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; margin-top: 50px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(232,116,59,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(13,148,136,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.newsletter-section * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter-icon { font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 12px; animation: float-tip 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.newsletter-section h2 {
  font-family: 'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
  font-size: 28px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter-section p { font-size: 15px; color: #a5d1c8; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto; justify-content: center;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-family: 'Hind', sans-serif;
  outline: none; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--saffron); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron), #d4642f);
  color: #fff; border: none; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(232,116,59,0.35);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232,116,59,0.5); }
.newsletter-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: #7aaa9f;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.newsletter-trust span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  SCROLL REVEAL                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  BACK TO TOP                             ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
  color: #fff; border: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(13,148,136,0.35); z-index: 100;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13,148,136,0.5); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  FOOTER                                  ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #041e1c, var(--teal-deeper));
  color: #b5d5ce; margin-top: 50px;
  position: relative; z-index: 10; overflow: hidden;
}
footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal), var(--saffron), var(--teal), transparent);
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 44px 28px 28px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
}
.footer-brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand-logo .fm {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), rgba(13,148,136,0.5));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-brand-logo .fm svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-inner h4 {
  font-size: 14px; color: #e8f4f0; margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer-inner p, .footer-inner a {
  display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: #8ab8ae;
  margin-bottom: 10px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-inner a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 16px 28px; text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px; color: #5d8a80; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}
.footer-bottom .heart { color: var(--alert); animation: heart-beat 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes heart-beat { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);} 15%{transform:scale(1.25);} 30%{transform:scale(1);} 45%{transform:scale(1.15);} 60%{transform:scale(1);} }

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  RESPONSIVE                              ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quick-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .myth-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .opinion-section { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .opinion-label { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .govt-alert { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 12px; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .ticker-inner { font-size: 11px; padding-left: 100px; }
  .ticker-label { font-size: 10px; padding: 0 10px; padding-right: 20px; }
  .masthead { padding: 18px 16px 14px; gap: 10px; }
  .brand-mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .brand-mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .brand-title { font-size: 24px; }
  .brand-sub { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .masthead-right { display: none; }
  .menu-btn { display: flex; }
  nav { display: none; flex-direction: column; padding: 0 16px; }
  nav.open { display: flex; }
  nav a { padding: 14px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-left: 3px solid transparent; }
  nav a::after { display: none; }
  nav a.active { border-left-color: var(--saffron); }
  .util-row { padding: 14px 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .search-box { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .subscribe-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; padding: 12px; text-align: center; }
  main { padding: 20px 16px 40px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.32; }
  .hero p { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .hero-img { aspect-ratio: 16/11; }
  .quick-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .stat-card { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 20px; }
  .category-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .cat-tab { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 19px; }
  .card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; }
  .card-body { padding: 14px 14px 16px; }
  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .opinion-section { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .opinion-body blockquote { font-size: 16px; }
  .sidebar-box { padding: 18px 14px 6px; }
  .helpline-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-section { padding: 34px 20px; border-radius: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
  .newsletter-section h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 16px 18px; gap: 22px; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .ticker-inner { animation: none; }
}