/* ==========================================================================
   TNPSC Portal - Component Styles
   Cards, Badges, Buttons, Forms, Accordions, Tabs, Modals, Mock Test UI
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-download {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-download:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.badge-primary { background: var(--primary-subtle); color: var(--primary); border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.2); }
.badge-secondary { background: #E0F2FE; color: var(--secondary-dark); border: 1px solid #BAE6FD; }
.badge-accent { background: var(--accent-light); color: #B45309; border: 1px solid rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.3); }
.badge-success { background: var(--success-light); color: var(--success); border: 1px solid #C8E6C9; }
.badge-danger { background: var(--danger-light); color: var(--danger); border: 1px solid #FFCDD2; }
.badge-warning { background: var(--warning-light); color: #B45309; border: 1px solid #FDE68A; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Breadcrumbs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-wrapper {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Page Header Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.page-banner p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.card-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-alt);
}

.card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Exam Shortcut Quick Access Cards */
.quick-access-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quick-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

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

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

.quick-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.quick-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.quick-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Material Resource Card */
.material-card {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.material-card.featured {
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
}

.material-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* Book Card */
.book-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.book-cover-placeholder {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E4F8A 0%, #0B2545 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
  position: relative;
}

.book-cover-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.book-cover-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  background: rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.9);
  color: #0B2545;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Filter & Search Bars
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.filter-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.filter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.form-control, .form-select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(28, 110, 140, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Accordions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-header {
  margin: 0;
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.accordion-icon {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-panel {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.accordion-panel.open {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tabs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tab-pane {
  display: none;
}

.tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Pagination
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pagination-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.pagination {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.page-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.page-link:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Alerts & Notice Banners
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.alert-info {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  color: #1E3A8A;
}

.alert-disclaimer {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border-color: #FDE68A;
  color: #92400E;
}

.alert-success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
  color: #065F46;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Online Mock Test Application UI
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.test-interface-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.test-header-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.test-timer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: #FEF3C7;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.test-question-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.question-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.question-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.question-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: normal;
}

.options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.option-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--surface);
}

.option-label:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.option-label.selected {
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.option-radio {
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.option-label-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex: 1;
}

.test-actions-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Question Palette Sidebar */
.palette-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.palette-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.palette-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.palette-btn {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.palette-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.palette-btn.current {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.2);
}

.palette-btn.answered {
  background: var(--success);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--success);
}

.palette-btn.review {
  background: #7C3AED;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #7C3AED;
}

.palette-legend {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legend-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.dot-answered { background: var(--success); }
.dot-unanswered { background: var(--surface-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
.dot-review { background: #7C3AED; }

/* ==========================================================================
   eCommerce Components & Product Listing Layout
   Tailored to TNPSC Portal Theme (Deep Navy, Amber Gold, Slate Blue)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. eCommerce Promotional Banner & Trust Bar */
.ecom-promo-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #123B68 55%, #184D84 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ecom-promo-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.22) 0%, rgba(233, 162, 59, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ecom-promo-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ecom-promo-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.2);
  color: #FDE68A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.ecom-promo-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ecom-promo-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.ecom-coupon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px dashed #FDE68A;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  min-width: 220px;
}

.ecom-coupon-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ecom-coupon-code {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FDE68A;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ecom-coupon-hint {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.ecom-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ecom-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ecom-trust-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ecom-trust-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ecom-trust-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* 2. Filter & Sorter Toolbar */
.ecom-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ecom-tab-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ecom-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ecom-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.ecom-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.25);
}

.ecom-sort-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ecom-sort-select {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* 3. Product Grid */
.ecom-product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

/* 4. Product Card */
.ecom-product-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ecom-product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* Card Badge Row */
.ecom-badge-row {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.ecom-badge-left,
.ecom-badge-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.badge-discount {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.badge-bestseller {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
  color: #0B2545;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.badge-combo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #6D28D9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

/* Card Visual Mockup Media Area */
.ecom-card-media {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #EDF3FA 0%, #DCE7F3 100%);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 195px;
}

/* 3D Realistic Book Cover Simulation */
.ecom-book-mockup {
  width: 140px;
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #123B68 0%, #0B2545 100%);
  border-radius: 4px 8px 8px 4px;
  box-shadow: -8px 10px 22px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.35), 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(-8deg);
}

.ecom-product-card:hover .ecom-book-mockup {
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(0deg) scale(1.04);
}

/* Book Spine Shading */
.ecom-book-mockup::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 12px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.mockup-edition-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mockup-book-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.mockup-book-meta {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Quick preview hover button */
.ecom-quick-preview {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ecom-card-media:hover .ecom-quick-preview {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Card Body */
.ecom-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.ecom-card-subtag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ecom-card-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ecom-card-tamil-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Rating Row */
.ecom-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ecom-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
}

.ecom-rating-score {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ecom-rating-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ecom-verified-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--success);
  background: var(--success-light);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Feature Highlights */
.ecom-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ecom-feature-item {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ecom-feature-item svg {
  color: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Format Switcher Pills inside Card */
.ecom-format-switch {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ecom-format-option {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  user-select: none;
}

.ecom-format-option.active {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* Card Footer & Action Buttons */
.ecom-card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
  background: #FCFDFE;
}

.ecom-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ecom-price {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ecom-mrp {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.ecom-savings-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803D;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ecom-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-ecom-buy {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-hover);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.25);
}

.btn-ecom-buy:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.35);
}

.btn-ecom-cart {
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-ecom-cart:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-ecom-sample {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-ecom-sample:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* 5. eCommerce Slide-In Cart Drawer */
.ecom-cart-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ecom-cart-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.ecom-cart-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 440px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--surface);
  z-index: 1051;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -6px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ecom-cart-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ecom-cart-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ecom-cart-header-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.ecom-cart-count-badge {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ecom-cart-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.ecom-cart-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ecom-cart-items-list {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ecom-cart-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.ecom-cart-item-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ecom-cart-item-details {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ecom-cart-item-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ecom-cart-item-format {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ecom-cart-item-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ecom-qty-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ecom-qty-btn {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: none;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ecom-qty-btn:hover {
  background: var(--border);
}

.ecom-qty-input {
  width: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ecom-cart-item-price {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ecom-cart-item-remove {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ecom-cart-item-remove:hover {
  color: var(--danger);
}

/* Empty Cart State */
.ecom-cart-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: auto 0;
}

.ecom-cart-empty svg {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Cart Footer & Summary */
.ecom-cart-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #FCFDFE;
}

.ecom-cart-coupon-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ecom-cart-coupon-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ecom-cart-coupon-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ecom-summary-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ecom-summary-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ecom-summary-row.total-row {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-top: 1.5px dashed var(--border);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ecom-checkout-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-hover);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(233, 162, 59, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ecom-checkout-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ecom-cart-trust-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* 6. Floating Cart Trigger (Sticky Icon) */
.ecom-floating-cart-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.ecom-floating-cart-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ecom-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* 7. Modal Windows (Checkout & Sample Preview) */
.ecom-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1060;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.ecom-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.ecom-modal-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ecom-modal-backdrop.active .ecom-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.ecom-modal-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
}

.ecom-modal-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.ecom-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ecom-modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

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

.ecom-pay-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.ecom-pay-label {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ecom-pay-label:hover,
.ecom-pay-label.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
}

/* Success Order State */
.ecom-order-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.ecom-success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: var(--success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for eCommerce */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ecom-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ecom-promo-banner {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .ecom-promo-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .ecom-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .ecom-product-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ecom-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ecom-pay-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ecom-floating-cart-btn {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
}

/* eCommerce Layout Visibility Toggle */
body.ecom-layout-hide .ecom-promo-banner,
body.ecom-layout-hide .ecom-trust-strip,
body.ecom-layout-hide .ecom-filter-bar,
body.ecom-layout-hide .ecom-product-grid,
body.ecom-layout-hide .btn-cart-trigger,
body.ecom-layout-hide .cart-badge-count,
body.ecom-layout-hide .cart-drawer-backdrop,
body.ecom-layout-hide .ecom-floating-cart-btn,
body.ecom-layout-hide #checkoutModalBackdrop,
body.ecom-layout-hide #samplePreviewModal {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Professional Blog Post Section & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.blog-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light, #EEF2F6);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary, #123B68);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-section-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0F172A);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.blog-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #475569);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.75);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -4px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.28);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 40%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.badge-tag-planner {
  background: rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-tag-hallticket {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-tag-notification {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-tag-ca {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-tag-guide {
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-card-readtime {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #64748B);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: var(--primary-dark, #0D2847);
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 2.85rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--primary, #123B68);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #475569);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary, #123B68);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #475569);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.blog-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary, #123B68);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-read-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link {
  color: var(--accent, #D97706);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Article Details Rich Content Styling */
.article-rich-body {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.article-rich-body table {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: table;
}

.article-rich-body .tnpsc-wrapper {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.article-rich-body img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}


/* Center CTA Button Below 6 Posts */
.blog-show-more-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.blog-view-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary, #123B68) 0%, #1A4D85 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -2px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.35), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-view-all-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2F53 0%, var(--primary, #123B68) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -3px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.blog-view-all-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-view-all-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .blog-section-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .blog-view-all-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}