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 * Start Bootstrap - Modern Business (https://startbootstrap.com/template-overviews/modern-business)
 * Copyright 2013-2017 Start Bootstrap
 * Licensed under MIT (https://github.com/BlackrockDigital/startbootstrap-logomodern-business-nav/blob/master/LICENSE)
 */

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Font & Color Variables
# Help: https://bootstrapmade.com/color-system/
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Fonts */
:root {
  --default-font: "Roboto", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
  --heading-font: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  --nav-font: "Raleway", sans-serif;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Colors - Updated for News Website
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
  --background-color: #FFFFFF;        /* Pure white for general backgrounds */
  --default-color: #212529;          /* Default body text color */
  --heading-color: #C8102E;          /* Crimson Red for titles & headlines */
  --accent-color: #007BFF;           /* Bright Blue for links, buttons & highlights */
  --surface-color: #F8F9FA;          /* Soft gray white for cards, sections, contrast */
  --contrast-color: #FFFFFF;         /* White text on dark or accent backgrounds */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu Colors
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
  --nav-color: #FFFFFF;                  /* White menu text for readability */
  --nav-hover-color: #C8102E;            /* Crimson Red hover effect */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #002D72; /* Navy Blue for mobile menu */
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #FFFFFF; /* White dropdowns for contrast */
  --nav-dropdown-color: #212529;         /* Dark text inside dropdown items */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #007BFF;   /* Bright blue on hover in dropdowns */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Color Presets for Section Backgrounds
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.light-background {
  --background-color: #F8F9FA;  /* Soft gray white */
  --surface-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #002D72; /* Navy Blue for dark sections */
  --default-color: #FFFFFF;
  --heading-color: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-color: #252525;
  --contrast-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Smooth Scroll
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}





/* ------------------------------
   CINEMATIC PREMIUM NAVBAR
   Glassmorphism + Neon Accents + Depth UI
------------------------------ */
.navbar {
    padding: 14px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); /* Dark transparent glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
}

/* Logo + Brand Container */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Logo Styling */
.navbar-brand img {
    height: 58px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar-brand img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-1deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 15px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.8));
}

/* Site Text Container */
.site-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Site Name - Cinematic Gradient */
.site-name {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C8102E, #007BFF, #00D4FF);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: cinematic-glow 4s ease infinite;
}

/* Glowing Animation for Cinematic Effect */
@keyframes cinematic-glow {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    50% { background-position: 100% center; }
    100% { background-position: 0% center; }
}

/* Tagline Styling */
.site-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

/* Navbar Links */
.navbar-nav .nav-item {
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
}

/* Hover Effect - Neon Glow */
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007BFF, #00D4FF);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Active Link */
.navbar-nav .nav-item.active .nav-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8102E, #007BFF);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .site-name {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .site-tagline {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 48px;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-item {
        margin-left: 10px;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Sidebar Styling (Crimson Red + Glow + Animation)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.sidebar-custom .card {
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.2s ease-in-out;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.sidebar-custom .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4); /* Crimson hover glow */
}

/* Card Header Styling */
.sidebar-custom .card-header {
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    background-color: crimson; /* Crimson header */
    color: #fff; /* White text for contrast */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* List Styling */
.sidebar-custom ul li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #eaeaea;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.sidebar-custom ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Link Styling */
.sidebar-custom ul li a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Hover Effect (Crimson + Glow + Bold) */
.sidebar-custom ul li a:hover {
    color: crimson;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.7); /* Crimson glow effect */
}

/* Icon Styling */
.sidebar-custom ul li i {
    color: crimson;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.sidebar-custom ul li a:hover i {
    color: crimson;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Post Styling - Cinematic Crimson Theme (Updated Buttons)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Card Container */
.card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Card Hover Glow Effect */
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5); /* Crimson glow */
}

/* Card Image */
.card-img-top {
    max-height: 350px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 4px solid crimson;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

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

/* Post Title */
.card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #222;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.card-title:hover {
    color: crimson;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.6);
}

/* Category & Subcategory Badges */
.badge {
    background: crimson !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.badge:hover {
    background: #b3123b !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.7);
}

/* Read More Button - Blue-Red Gradient */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007bff, #dc143c);
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    background-size: 200% auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-position: right center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Footer */
.card-footer {
    background: #f8f8f8;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination .page-link {
    color: crimson;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid crimson;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link,
.pagination .page-link:hover {
    background: crimson;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .card-img-top {
        max-height: 250px;
    }

    .btn-primary {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}


/* ==============================
   Cinematic Footer Styling
   (Clean, Modern, No Glassmorphism)
============================== */
.custom-footer {
    background: #111; /* Solid clean background */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-top: 2px solid crimson;
}

/* Footer Headings */
.custom-footer h5 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.custom-footer h5::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: crimson;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -6px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Footer Paragraph */
.custom-footer p {
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Quick Links Styling */
.custom-footer .footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    list-style: none;
}

.custom-footer .footer-links a {
    color: #ccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.custom-footer .footer-links a:hover {
    color: crimson;
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.6);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==============================
   Social Media Cinematic Icons
============================== */
.custom-footer .social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Icon Buttons */
.custom-footer .social-icons a {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    animation: softPulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Icon Inside Button */
.custom-footer .social-icons a i {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.custom-footer .social-icons a:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Pulse Animation for Soft Glow */
@keyframes softPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.6);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
    }
}

/* ==============================
   Footer Bottom Section
============================== */
.custom-footer .footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin-top: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

.custom-footer .footer-bottom strong {
    color: crimson;
}

/* ====== CONTACT CONTAINER ====== */
.contact-info-panel {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* darker semi-transparent background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff; /* white text on dark background */
}

.contact-info-panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ====== CONTACT HEADER ====== */
.contact-info-header h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff; /* white text */
}

/* ====== CONTACT CARDS ====== */
.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* slightly dark for contrast */
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff; /* ensure text is white */
}

.info-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ====== ICONS ====== */
.icon-container {
    background: none;
    color: #fff;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.info-card:hover .icon-container {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.info-card i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 26px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.info-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ====== CARD CONTENT ====== */
.card-content h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: #fff;
}

.card-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ====== SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS ====== */
.social-links-panel {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.social-links-panel h5 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.social-icons a i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.social-icons a:nth-child(1):hover i { color: #1877F2; } /* Facebook */
.social-icons a:nth-child(2):hover i { color: #1DA1F2; } /* Twitter/X */
.social-icons a:nth-child(3):hover i { color: #E1306C; } /* Instagram */
.social-icons a:nth-child(4):hover i { color: #FF0000; } /* YouTube */

/* ====== CONTACT FORM ====== */
.card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 25px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: #fff;
}

.card h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ====== FORM INPUTS ====== */
.form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
}

.form-control {
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* light input but still readable */
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: #007BFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.5);
    outline: none;
}

textarea.form-control {
    height: auto;
    resize: none;
}

/* ====== SUBMIT BUTTON ====== */
.btn-primary {
    background: #007BFF;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    width: 100%;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ====== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ====== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-info-panel,
    .card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .info-card {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .social-icons {
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-info-cards {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .icon-container {
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .card-content h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}




