:root{
    --maroon:#b30021;
    --maroon-dark:#800015;
    --orange:#f47b20;
    --soft-cream:#fff9f2;
    --soft-pink:#ffeef6;
    --soft-bg:#fff5f8;
    --card:#ffffff;
    --text-main:#333;
    --text-muted:#666;
  }

  *{
    box-sizing:border-box;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
  }

  body{
    font-family:"Poppins",sans-serif;
    min-height:100vh;
    /* Cream + light pink with sky image */
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff9f3, #ffeef6),
      url("assets/img/sky-bg.jpg");
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    background-attachment:fixed;
    color:#222;
  }

  .container{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 15px;
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     COMMON READ MORE BUTTON
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  /*.section-cta{
    margin-top:18px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }

  
  .read-more-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    padding:9px 20px;
    border-radius:999px;
    border:1px solid var(--maroon);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff9f4,#ffe2f0);
    color:var(--maroon-dark);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(179,0,33,0.35);
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.22s ease;
  }
  .read-more-btn::after{
    content:"↗";
    font-size:13px;
  }
  .read-more-btn:hover{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe6f0,#ffefd8);
    transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(179,0,33,0.55);
  }
*/

  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     COMMON READ MORE BUTTON
  --------------------------------------------------- */

 /* full width block for button */
.round-btn-section{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  margin:40px 0 20px;
}

/* wrapper – always center */
.round-btn-wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  width:100%;
}

/* circle button style (same as before) */
.round-read-btn{
  width:150px;
  height:150px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid #b30021;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff8fb,#ffe4ec);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.5px;
  color:#b30021;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(179,0,33,0.28);
  transition:0.25s ease;
}

.round-read-btn::after{
  content:"↗";
  margin-left:6px;
  font-size:14px;
}

.round-read-btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffeef3,#ffd6e1);
}


  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     PHOTO WALA ORGANISING COMMITTEE (team-premium)
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  .team-premium{
    padding:60px 20px 80px;
  }
  .team-title{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:34px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:45px;
  /*  text-transform:uppercase;*/
    letter-spacing:1px;
  }
  .team-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:35px;
  }
  .team-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:20px 18px 28px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    position:relative;
    border:1px solid #f4c5d1;
    transition:0.35s ease;
  }
  .team-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(179,0,33,0.35);
    border-color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .team-ribbon{
    position:absolute;
    top:-12px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    padding:6px 18px;
    border-radius:25px;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .team-img{
    width:140px;
    height:150px;
    margin:35px auto 12px;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:4px solid var(--maroon);
    transition:0.35s;
    box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }
  .team-img img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
  }
  .team-card:hover .team-img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
    border-color:var(--maroon-dark);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(179,0,33,0.4);
  }
  .team-name{
    font-size:17px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .team-role{
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#333;
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .team-desc{
    font-size:12px;
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.4;
  }
  @media(max-width:768px){
    .team-title{font-size:26px;}
    .team-img{width:130px;height:140px;}
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     TEXT-ONLY ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (last section)
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  .committee-section{
    padding:60px 15px;
  }
  .main-title{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:32px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:var(--maroon);
   /* text-transform:uppercase;*/
    letter-spacing:1px;
  }
  .subtitle{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:14px;
    margin-bottom:40px;
    color:var(--text-muted);
  }
  .committee-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
    gap:25px;
  }
  .committee-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:20px 18px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-top:4px solid var(--maroon);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .committee-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(179,0,33,0.25);
    border-top-color:var(--maroon-dark);
  }
  .committee-title{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:8px;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .committee-card hr{
    border:0;
    border-top:1px dashed #f3c4c9;
    margin:10px 0 12px;
  }
  .committee-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding-left:0;
  }
  .committee-card ul li{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:#333;
    text-align:center;
    padding:4px 6px;
    border-radius:6px;
    transition:all .25s ease-in-out;
    cursor:default;
  }
  .committee-card ul li:hover{
    background:#fff5f7;
    color:var(--maroon-dark);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    font-weight:600;
    border-left:3px solid var(--maroon);
    padding-left:10px;
  }
  @media(max-width:768px){
    .main-title{font-size:26px;}
    .committee-card{padding:18px 14px;}
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & TOPICS
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  .confirmed-speakers{
    padding:20px 0 40px;
  }
  .section-pill{
    display:inline-block;
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    padding:9px 32px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
    margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .cs-header{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .cs-sub{
    margin-top:8px;
    font-size:13px;
    color:#555;
  }
  .cs-columns{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:26px;
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .cs-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  .cs-group{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:18px 16px 20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cs-group::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-40px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(244,123,32,0.16),transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(179,0,33,0.12),transparent 55%);
    z-index:-1;
  }
  .cs-group-title{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 26px;
    font-size:17px;
    font-weight:700;
    border-radius:14px;
    color:var(--maroon);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(179,0,33,0.15);
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .cs-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:14px;
  }
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .cs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  .cs-card{
    background:#fff5f8;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:10px 10px 12px;
    text-align:center;
    border:1px solid #f3c2d2;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .cs-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(179,0,33,0.16),transparent 60%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .cs-photo{
    width:90px;
    height:100px;
    margin:0 auto 6px;
    border-radius:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:4px solid var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition:.25s ease;
    background:#fff;
  }
  .cs-photo img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
  }
  .cs-name{
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon-dark);
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .cs-role{
    font-size:11px;
    color:#555;
  }
  .cs-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
    border-color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .cs-card:hover::after{opacity:1;}
  .cs-card:hover .cs-photo{
    transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    border-color:#ff9800;
  }

  /* TOPICS */
  .topics-box{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding:28px 22px 26px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .topics-box::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-40px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(124,31,174,0.16),transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(244,123,32,0.16),transparent 55%);
    z-index:-1;
  }
  .topics-head{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .topics-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
    gap:14px;
  }
  .topic-card{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:10px;
    padding:10px 11px;
    background:#fff9f3;
    border-radius:14px;
    border:1px solid #f7cfaa;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .topic-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(244,123,32,0.18),transparent 55%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .topic-number{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
    box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(244,123,32,0.55);
  }
  .topic-text{
    font-size:13px;
    color:#333;
    line-height:1.4;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
  }
  .topic-main{
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--maroon-dark);
  }
  .topic-sub{
    font-size:12px;
  }
  .topic-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    border-color:var(--orange);
  }
  .topic-card:hover::after{opacity:1;}
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .topics-box{padding:24px 16px;}
    .section-pill{font-size:18px;padding:8px 24px;}
  }

 /* ---------------------------------------------------
     PRECONFERENCE SECTION (table + faculty + highlights)
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  .preconf-section{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:22px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding:35px 20px 35px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .preconf-section::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-40px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(244,123,32,0.18),transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(179,0,33,0.18),transparent 55%);
    opacity:.9;
    z-index:-1;
  }
  .preconf-header{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:25px;
  }
  .preconf-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
    padding:10px 35px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(179,0,33,0.4);
  }
  .workshop-table-wrapper{
    overflow-x:auto;
    margin-top:25px;
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  table.workshop-table{
    width:100%;
    border-collapse:collapse;
    background:#fff;
    min-width:700px;
  }
  .workshop-table thead{
    background:var(--maroon);
    color:#fff;
  /*  text-transform:uppercase;*/
    font-size:13px;
  }
  .workshop-table th,
  .workshop-table td{
    padding:12px 14px;
    border:1px solid #f1d4de;
    vertical-align:top;
  }
  .workshop-table th{
    font-weight:600;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .workshop-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){
    background:#fff9fc;
  }

  /* mobile table */
  @media(max-width:768px){
    .workshop-table-wrapper{
      box-shadow:none;
      border-radius:0;
    }
    table.workshop-table{
      display:block;
      min-width:0;
    }
    .workshop-table thead{display:none;}
    .workshop-table tbody,
    .workshop-table tr,
    .workshop-table td{
      display:block;
      width:100%;
    }
    .workshop-table tr{
      margin-bottom:18px;
      border-radius:12px;
      box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      overflow:hidden;
    }
    .workshop-table td{
      border:none;
      border-bottom:1px solid #f3d4df;
      padding:10px 14px;
      position:relative;
      padding-left:120px;
      background:#fff;
    }
    .workshop-table td:last-child{
      border-bottom:none;
    }
    .workshop-table td::before{
      content:attr(data-label);
      position:absolute;
      left:14px;
      top:10px;
      font-size:11px;
      font-weight:700;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      color:#777;
    }
  }

  .faculty-heading{
    margin-top:35px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon);
    text-align:center;
  /*  text-transform:uppercase;*/
  }
  .faculty-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));
    gap:22px;
    margin:10px 0 30px;
  }
  .faculty-card{
    background:#ffffffcc;
    border-radius:18px;
    text-align:center;
    padding:16px 14px 18px;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border:1px solid #f4c5ff;
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:.3s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(179,0,33,0.09),transparent 55%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:.3s ease;
  }
  .faculty-card-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .faculty-photo{
    width:110px;
    height:130px;
    margin:0 auto 10px;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:4px solid #800015;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition:.3s ease;
  }
  .faculty-photo img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
  }
  .faculty-name{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .faculty-role{
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#333;
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .faculty-desc{
    font-size:11px;
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.4;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
    border-color:#800015;
  }
  .faculty-card:hover::after{opacity:1;}
  .faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo{
    transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    border-color:#800015;
  }

  .highlights-wrap{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:16px 18px;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-left:6px solid #800015;
  }
  .highlights-title{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#800015;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .highlights-title span.icon{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#800015;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:14px;
  }
  .highlights-chips{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:10px;
    flex:1;
  }
  .chip{
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    padding:8px 16px;
    border-radius:999px;
    box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(244,123,32,0.5);
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .chip.alt{
    background:#ffd54f;
    color:#8b4b00;
    box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .highlights-wrap{align-items:flex-start;}
    .highlights-title{width:100%;}
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------
     WORKSHOP TIMELINE CARDS (NGS / Karyotyping)
  --------------------------------------------------- */
  .schedule-header{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:30px;
  }
  .schedule-title{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:10px 32px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.5px;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--orange));
    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
  }
  .schedule-title span.icon{font-size:22px;}
  .schedule-sub{
    margin-top:8px;
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--text-muted);
  }
  .workshop-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:28px;
  }
  .workshop-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border-radius:24px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border:1px solid #f3c2d5;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
  }
  .wc-strip{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--orange));
    padding:10px 18px;
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .wc-strip-left{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .wc-chip-main{
    padding:6px 14px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  }
  .wc-chip-sub{
    padding:5px 12px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:11px;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .wc-strip-right{
    font-size:11px;
    display:flex;
    gap:8px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .wc-badge{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;
    padding:5px 10px;
    border-radius:40px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  }
  .wc-badge span.icon{font-size:14px;}
  .wc-body{
    padding:16px 18px 18px;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#ffffff,#fff7fb);
  }
  .wc-venue{
    font-size:13px;
    color:#6b4a4a;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
  }
  .wc-venue span.icon{
    color:var(--maroon);
  }

  .session-list{
    list-style:none;
    margin-top:6px;
    position:relative;
    padding-left:0;
  }
  .session-list::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:105px;
    top:0;
    bottom:0;
    width:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#f4c3d7,#ffe4f0);
  }
  .session-item{
    display:flex;
    gap:14px;
    padding:10px 0;
    position:relative;
  }
  .s-time{
    width:95px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    text-align:right;
    font-size:11px;
    color:#7c6161;
    padding-right:8px;
    line-height:1.4;
  }
  .s-node-wrap{
    position:relative;
    width:18px;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .s-node{
    position:absolute;
    left:5px;
    top:4px;
    width:14px;
    height:14px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    border:3px solid var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(179,0,33,0.18);
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .s-box{
    flex:1;
    background:#fff9fc;
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:8px 12px;
    border:1px solid #f3cada;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition:.25s ease;
  }
  .s-box::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(179,0,33,0.10),transparent 60%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:.25s ease;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .s-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:8px;
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .s-title{
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--maroon-dark);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
  }
  .s-title span.icon{font-size:15px;}
  .s-tag{
    font-size:10px;
    padding:3px 8px;
    border-radius:999px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.3px;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .tag-lecture{background:#fce4ff;color:#6a1b9a;}
  .tag-hands{background:#f3fde7;color:#33691e;}
  .tag-break{background:#fff3e0;color:#e65100;}
  .tag-closing{background:#fce4ec;color:#880e4f;}
  .s-note{
    font-size:12px;
    color:#6a4f4f;
  }
  .session-item:hover .s-box{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border-color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .session-item:hover .s-box::after{opacity:1;}
  .session-item:hover .s-node{
    border-color:var(--orange);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(244,123,32,0.25);
    transform:scale(1.05);
  }
  @media(max-width:700px){
    .wc-strip{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
    .wc-strip-right{align-self:flex-start;}
    .session-list::before{left:90px;}
    .s-time{width:80px;}
  }



  /* =======================================
   THEME VARIABLES (light pink + cream)
   ======================================= */
:root{
  --maroon:#b30021;
  --maroon-dark:#800015;
  --soft-pink:#ffeef5;
  --soft-cream:#fff9f3;
  --soft-bg:#fff5f8;
  --accent:#f47b20;
  --text-main:#3c2424;
  --text-soft:#8b5a5a;
}

/* overflow fix for full-width sections */
body{
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* =======================================
   SLIDER (DESKTOP)
   ======================================= */
.slider{
  position:relative;
  height:80vh;
  overflow:hidden;
 /* margin-top:68px;*/
  margin-top:0 !important;

  /* full width background */
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);

  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft-pink),var(--soft-cream));
}

.slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  opacity:0;
  transform:scale(1.02);
  transition:opacity 1s ease,transform 1s ease;
}
.slide.active{
  opacity:1;
  transform:scale(1);
}

.overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.6),
    rgba(255,220,230,0.9)
  );
}

/* hero content */
.content-wrap{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:20px;
}

.hero-card{
  max-width:850px;
  width:100%;
  margin:auto;
  text-align:center;
  padding:32px 26px 30px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border:1px solid rgba(235,150,165,0.25);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}


/* ==========================================
   BASE — Desktop / Large Screens
========================================== */
.hero-logo {
  width: 300px;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 14px auto 18px;
  display: block;
}

.hero-logo1 {
  width: 300px;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 14px auto 18px;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================
   TABLETS (≤1024px)
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-logo {
    width: 220px;
  }
  .hero-logo1 {
    width: 150px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE (≤768px)
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-logo {
    width: 160px; /* first logo same */
  }
  .hero-logo1 {
    width: 150px; /* second logo bigger */
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-logo {
    width: 130px;
  }
  .hero-logo1 {
    width: 130px; /* balanced on very small screens */
  }
}



.hero-title{
  font-size:32px;
  line-height:1.3;
  color:var(--text-main);
}
.hero-title span{display:block;}
.hero-sub{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:15px;
  color:#6b3e3e;
}
.hero-tagline{
  margin:18px auto 0;
  max-width:640px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:#7c4b4b;
}

/* info pills (date, venue) */
.info-row{
  margin-top:20px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.info-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#ffecec;
  border:1px solid rgba(229,90,106,0.35);
  font-size:13px;
  color:#4b2e2e;
}
.info-pill i{
  font-size:16px;
  color:#e55a6a;
}

/* countdown */
.count-heading{
  margin-top:26px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:13px;
  color:#7c4b4b;
}
.countdown{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cd-box{
  min-width:80px;
  padding:16px 14px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe2e2,#ffcccc);
  color:#4b2e2e;
  border:1px solid rgba(229,140,150,0.45);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
}
.cd-box span{
  display:block;
  font-size:26px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* buttons */
.btn-row{
  margin-top:26px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:11px 24px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s,background .16s,color .16s,border .16s;
}
.btn-red{
  background:var(--maroon);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 14px 26px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
}
.btn-red:hover{
  background:var(--maroon-dark);
}
.btn-white{
  background:#ffffff;
  color:#4b2e2e;
  border:1px solid #f1c2c2;
}
.btn-white:hover{
  background:#fff0f0;
}
.limit-note{
  margin-top:16px;
  font-size:12px;
  color:#8b5a5a;
}

/* arrows & dots */
.prev,.next{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-size:42px;
  color:#c47a7a;
  cursor:pointer;
  z-index:10;
  padding:4px;
}
.prev{left:18px;}
.next{right:18px;}
.prev:hover,.next:hover{color:#e55a6a;}

.dots{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:18px;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;
  gap:8px;
  z-index:6;
}
.dot{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(203,140,140,0.5);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:width .2s,background .2s;
}
.dot.active{
  width:22px;
  background:#e55a6a;
}




/* ================================
   PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS SECTION
================================= */

.highlights-section{
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);

  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFF6F8,#FFF1F3);
  padding:70px 20px 60px;
  position:relative;
}

/*.highlights-inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}*/

.highlights-inner {
    max-width:1200px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: block;
}

.highlights-inner h2.highlights-title {
    display: block !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
     font-size:32px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#4B2E2E;
}


/* Title *
.highlights-title{
  font-size:32px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#4B2E2E;
  margin-bottom:4px;
  text-align: center;
}*/



/* Subtitle */
.highlights-sub{
  font-size:15px;
  color:#6C4B4B;
  margin-bottom:40px;
}

/* Cards row */
.highlights-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:26px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* Card */
.highlight-card{
  flex:1 1 360px;
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:26px 22px 24px;
  border-radius:22px;

  border:1px solid rgba(227,156,156,0.35);
  box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);

  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:0.35s ease;
}

/* Glass shine at hover */
.highlight-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  background:radial-gradient(
     circle at top right,
     rgba(255,225,225,0.38),
     transparent 60%
  );
  opacity:0;
  transition:0.35s ease;
}

.highlight-card:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}
.highlight-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-color:#B30021;
}

/* badge */
.highlight-badge{
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#B30021;
}

/* card-heading */
.highlight-card h4{
  font-size:20px;
  color:#3C2424;
  font-weight:700;
  margin:10px 0 10px;
}

/* text */
.highlight-card p{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:#6B4B4B;
}


/* =======================================
   PRESENTED BY / SPONSORS
   ======================================= */
/* ===== SPONSORS STRIP – FULL WIDTH, NO ANIMATION ===== */

/* main ke andar hone ke baad bhi full-width karne ke liye 100vw hack *
.presented{
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);

  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff1f6,#ffe7ef);
  padding:40px 0 50px;
  text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid #ffd2e0;
  border-bottom:1px solid #ffd2e0;
}

/* andar normal container *
.presented-inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 20px;
}

.presented h3{
  color:#4b2e2e;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* LOGO ROW – STATIC, CENTERED *

.sponsor-strip{
  margin-top:24px;
}

.sponsor-track{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:32px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;          /* mobile par neeche line me aa jayenge *
}

.sponsor-track img{
  height:90px;             /* yahan se size bada/chhota kar sakti hain *
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
  opacity:0.95;
}

/* mobile tweak *
@media (max-width:600px){
  .sponsor-track img{
    height:70px;
  }
}
*/



/* ===== SPONSORS STRIP – FULL WIDTH, CLEAN, PREMIUM ===== */

.presented{
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);

  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffeaf0,#ffe0e8);
  padding:55px 0 70px;
  text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid #ffd4df;
  border-bottom:1px solid #ffd4df;
}

/* inner container */
.presented-inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 20px;
}

/* BEAUTIFUL HEADING */
.presented h3{
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.22em;
 /* text-transform:uppercase;*/
  color:#7b3b3b;
  margin-bottom:30px;

  /* subtle text shadow for luxury feel */
  text-shadow:0px 1px 0px #ffffffaa;
}

/* LOGO WRAPPER */
.sponsor-strip{
  margin-top:10px;
}

/* LOGO ROW */
.sponsor-track{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:45px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* BIG CLEAN LOGOS */
.sponsor-track img{
  height:120px;      /* bigger logo size */
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;

  border-radius:14px;
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:14px 18px;

  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border:1px solid #f5c4d0;

  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

/* Hover effect – premium elegant */
.sponsor-track img:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .sponsor-track img{
    height:95px;
    padding:10px 14px;
  }
  .presented h3{
    font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:0.15em;
  }
}













/* =======================================
   POPUP
   ======================================= */
/* overlay */
.popup-overlay{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  z-index:9999;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .25s ease,visibility .25s ease;
}
.popup-overlay.show{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
}

/* card */
.popup-card{
  width:95%;
  max-width:400px;
  background:#ffffff;
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:22px 18px 18px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  position:relative;
}

/* close X */
.popup-close{
  position:absolute;
  right:10px;
  top:10px;
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:none;
  background:#ffdedf;
  font-size:18px;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.popup-close:hover{
  background:var(--maroon);
  color:#fff;
}

/* text */
.popup-card h2{
  font-size:20px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  color:var(--text-main);
}
.popup-card p{
  font-size:14px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:#5c3a3a;
}

/* buttons area */
.popup-actions{
  margin-top:12px;
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* common button */
.popup-btn{
  flex:1 1 140px;
  padding:9px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* primary */
.popup-btn-primary{
  background:var(--maroon);
  color:#fff;
}
.popup-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--maroon-dark);
}

/* secondary */
.popup-btn-ghost{
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid #e5b1b1;
  color:#4b2e2e;
}
.popup-btn-ghost:hover{
  background:#ffe9e9;
}

/* =======================================
   RESPONSIVE (MOBILE)
   ======================================= */
   
   /* DESKTOP / LAPTOP DEFAULT (>= 769px) */

.slider{
  position:relative;
  height:100vh;
  min-height:520px;
  margin-top:80px;
  padding:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .4s ease;
}

.content-wrap{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:20px;
}

.hero-card{
  max-width:850px;          /* yahi desktop/laptop pe large card banayega */
  width:100%;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  padding:32px 26px 30px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border:1px solid rgba(235,150,165,0.25);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}


   @media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-card{
    max-width:700px;
    padding:28px 22px 26px;
    border-radius:26px;
  }
}

   
   
@media (max-width:768px){

  .slider{
    position:relative;
    height:auto;
    min-height:0;
    margin-top:60px;
    padding:20px 0 24px;
    overflow:visible;
  }

  .slide{
    position:relative;
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
  }
  .slide:not(:first-child){
    display:none;
  }

  .prev,.next{display:none;}
  .dots{
    position:static;
    margin-top:12px;
  }

  .content-wrap{
    align-items:flex-start;
    padding:0 10px;
  }

  .hero-card{
    max-width:360px;
    width:100%;
    margin:0 auto;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:18px 14px 18px;
    box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.35;
  }

  .hero-logo{
    width:150px;
    margin:10px auto 12px;
  }

  .hero-sub{
    font-size:12px;
    margin-top:6px;
  }
  .hero-tagline{
    font-size:12px;
    margin-top:10px;
  }

  .info-row{
    margin-top:14px;
    gap:10px;
    flex-direction:column;
  }

  .info-pill{
    font-size:11px;
    padding:6px 10px;
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .count-heading{
    margin-top:18px;
    font-size:11px;
  }

  .countdown{
    margin-top:10px;
    max-width:260px;
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:10px;
  }

  .cd-box{
    min-width:0;
    padding:10px 8px;
    border-radius:14px;
    font-size:9px;
  }
  .cd-box span{
    font-size:20px;
  }

  .btn-row{
    flex-direction:column;
    max-width:260px;
    margin:18px auto 0;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .btn{
    width:100%;
    padding:10px 18px;
    font-size:12px;
  }

  .limit-note{
    font-size:10px;
    margin-top:10px;
  }



  .presented{
    padding:32px 10px 40px;
  }
  .sponsor-track{
    gap:40px;
  }
  .sponsor-track img{
    width:95px;
  }

  .popup-card{
    padding:18px 14px 14px;
  }
  .popup-card h2{
    font-size:18px;
  }
}



@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero-card{
    max-width:360px;
    padding:18px 14px 18px;
    border-radius:18px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:20px;
  }
}





/* FOOTER STYLING */
.footer-sec{
  background:#B30021;
  color:#fff;
  padding:35px 16px 40px;
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:60px;
}

.footer-title{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}

.footer-tagline{
  font-size:13px;
  opacity:0.9;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.footer-links{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:22px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.footer-links a{
  color:#ffd8de;
  font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:.25s;
}
.footer-links a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

/* Copy */
.footer-copy{
  font-size:13px;
  opacity:0.8;
  margin-top:8px;
}

/* ============================================
   FLOATING BUTTONS – WHATSAPP / CALL / TOP
   ============================================ */

.float-btn{
  position:fixed;
  right:18px;
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  color:#B30021;
  font-size:20px;

  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border:1px solid rgba(179,0,33,0.25);

  z-index:99999;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:0.28s ease;
}

/* WhatsApp */
.wa-btn{
  bottom:118px;
  background:#25D366;
  color:#fff;
  border:none;
}

/* Call */
.call-btn{
  bottom:65px;
  background:#B30021;
  color:#fff;
}

/* Scroll-to-top */
.top-btn{
  bottom:12px;
  background:#ffffff;
  color:#B30021;
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* Hover glow */
.float-btn:hover{
  transform:scale(1.12);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}











/* ========= ABOUT SECTION ========= */

:root{
  --maroon:#b30021;
  --maroon-dark:#7a0011;
  --soft-bg:#fff7f7;
  --card-bg:#ffffff;
}

/* outer section *
.about-section{
  padding:70px 0 60px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#fff7f7,#fffafc);
}

/* container already hai, bas yeh extra class *
.about-container{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
}

/* left content */
.about-badge{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:6px 18px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(179,0,33,0.06);
  color:var(--maroon);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.about-title{
  font-size:28px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:#2b1518;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

.about-text{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#4b3235;
  max-width:680px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}


.about-text .more-text{
  display:none;
}

/* ul bullets */
.about-list{
  margin:10px 0 16px;
  padding-left:18px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:#3d2629;
}
.about-list li{
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* read more button */

.about-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:9px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:none;
  background:var(--maroon);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(179,0,33,0.35);
  transition:background .2s,transform .15s,box-shadow .15s;
}
.about-btn:hover{
  background:var(--maroon-dark);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(179,0,33,0.4);
}

/* right image */

.about-image-wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
}
.about-image-card{
  width:100%;
  max-width:420px;
  border-radius:26px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  padding:14px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border:1px solid #ffd5dd;
}
.about-image-card img{
  width:100%;
  display:block;
  border-radius:20px;
  object-fit:cover;
}

/* ========== TWO CTA CARDS BELOW ========== */
/* ========== TWO CTA CARDS WITH IMAGE + TEXT ========== */

.about-cta-row{
  margin-top:38px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
}

/* common card */
.about-cta-card{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:18px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  border-radius:22px;
  text-decoration:none;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid #ffd0dd;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  color:#3b2024;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s;
}

.about-cta-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(255,180,205,0.25),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(255,230,210,0.32),transparent 60%);
  opacity:.9;
  z-index:-1;
}

.about-cta-workshop{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4f6,#fff7f0);
}
.about-cta-faculty{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff7fb,#fff6f3);
}

/* image block – like doctor card */
.cta-photo{
  flex:0 0 150px;
  max-width:150px;
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  background:#fff;
}
.cta-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* text block */
.cta-content{
  flex:1;
}

.cta-pill{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:6px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#b30021;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
}

.about-cta-card h3{
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  color:#2c1417;
}

.about-cta-card p{
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:#4b2c30;
}

.cta-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#b30021;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
/* hover */
.about-cta-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(179,0,33,0.22);
  border-color:#b30021;
}

/* ================== RESPONSIVE (TABLET + MOBILE) ================== */

/* Tablet & small laptops (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .about-cta-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;   /* 2 column se 1 column */
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-cta-card {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .cta-photo {
    flex: 0 0 130px;
    max-width: 130px;
  }

  .about-cta-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .about-cta-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* Mobile phones (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about-cta-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;      /* full width card */
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .about-cta-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .cta-photo {
    flex: 0 0 110px;
    max-width: 110px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  }

  .about-cta-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .about-cta-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .cta-pill {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .cta-link {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens (<= 576px) – cards ko centre & stacked kar dein */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

  .about-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-photo {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 120px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .cta-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-email {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}



/* ========== CLOSING CONFERENCE SUMMARY SECTION ========== */

.conf-summary{
  padding:60px 0 70px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff8fb,#ffeef5);
}

.conf-summary-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1.6fr);
  gap:36px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

/* left block */

.conf-chip{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#ffe1eb;
  color:#b30021;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.conf-summary-title{
  font-size:28px;
  line-height:1.35;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:#2e1418;
}

.conf-summary-text{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#5b3038;
  max-width:620px;
}

/* stats */

.conf-stats{
  margin-top:20px;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:16px;
}

.conf-stat{
  flex:1 1 150px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid #ffd1df;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.conf-stat-number{
  display:block;
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#b30021;
  margin-bottom:2px;
}

.conf-stat-label{
  font-size:12px;
  color:#6a3a42;
}

/* buttons */

.conf-summary-cta{
  margin-top:22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
}

.conf-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:10px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .18s,color .18s,border .18s,box-shadow .18s,transform .18s;
}

.conf-btn-main{
  background:#b30021;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
}
.conf-btn-main:hover{
  background:#8a0019;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}

.conf-btn-outline{
  background:#fff;
  color:#b30021;
  border-color:#ffc1d5;
}
.conf-btn-outline:hover{
  background:#ffe7f0;
}

/* right card */

.conf-summary-right{
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
}

.conf-card{
  width:100%;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:22px 20px 22px;
  border:1px solid #ffd0df;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.conf-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(255,200,220,0.35),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom left,rgba(255,230,210,0.45),transparent 60%);
  z-index:-1;
}

.conf-card h3{
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:#2f1518;
}

.conf-card ul{
  list-style:none;
  padding-left:0;
  margin:0;
}

.conf-card ul li{
  font-size:13px;
  color:#5b3038;
  padding-left:18px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  position:relative;
}

.conf-card ul li::before{
  content:"•";
  position:absolute;
  left:4px;
  top:0;
  color:#b30021;
}





/* responsive */

@media(max-width:900px){
  .conf-summary-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .conf-summary-right{
    order:-1;    /* card upar ya neeche chahe to yahan se change kar sakte hain */
  }
}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .conf-summary{
    padding:40px 0 50px;
  }
  .conf-summary-title{
    font-size:22px;
  }
}




/*Home page css*/



  :root{
      /* Theme colors – aap yahan se easily change kar sakti hain */
      --maroon:#b30021;
      --maroon-dark:#800015;
      --soft-pink:#ffeef5;
      --soft-cream:#fff9f3;
      --soft-bg:#fff5f8;
      --orange:#f47b20;
      --text-main:#333;
      --text-muted:#666;
      --border-soft:#f3c2d2;
    }

    /*{
      box-sizing:border-box;
      margin:0;
      padding:0;
    }

    body{
      font-family:"Poppins",sans-serif;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffaf7,#ffeef5);
      color:#222;
      min-height:100vh;
    }*/

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

    /* ================= HEADER / NAVBAR ================= */
    .header{
      position:fixed;
      top:0;left:0;
      width:100%;
      z-index:50;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
      box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }

    .nav-container{
      max-width:1200px;
      margin:0 auto;
      padding:10px 18px;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:space-between;
      gap:16px;
    }

    .brand{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:10px;
    }
    .nav-logo{
      height:46px;
      width:auto;
    }
    .brand-text{
      font-size:13px;
      line-height:1.3;
      color:#4b2e2e;
      font-weight:600;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      letter-spacing:.06em;
    }
    .brand-text span{
      display:block;
      font-size:11px;
      font-weight:500;
      color:#8b5a5a;
    }

    .nav{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:22px;
      font-size:13px;
    }

    .nav-link,
    .nav > a{
      position:relative;
      padding:6px 0;
      font-weight:500;
      color:#4b2e2e;
      cursor:pointer;
      background:none;
      border:none;
      display:inline-flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:5px;
    }

    .nav > a::after,
    .nav-link::after{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      left:0;bottom:-3px;
      width:0;height:2px;
      background:var(--maroon);
      transition:width .2s;
    }

    .nav > a:hover::after,
    .nav-link:hover::after{
      width:100%;
    }

    .nav-link i{
      font-size:14px;
    }

    .nav-item{
      position:relative;
    }

    /* DROPDOWN MENU */
    .dropdown-menu{
      position:absolute;
      top:120%;
      left:0;
      min-width:200px;
      background:#fff;
      border-radius:14px;
      box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      padding:8px 0;
      opacity:0;
      visibility:hidden;
      transform:translateY(6px);
      transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s ease;
      border:1px solid #f5d0d0;
      z-index:30;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a{
      display:block;
      padding:8px 16px;
      font-size:13px;
      color:#4b2e2e;
      white-space:nowrap;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a:hover{
      background:#fff4f6;
      color:var(--maroon);
    }

    /* Desktop: show on hover */
    @media (min-width:769px){
      .nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu{
        opacity:1;
        visibility:visible;
        transform:translateY(0);
      }
    }

    /* MOBILE NAV TOGGLE */
    .nav-open,
    .nav-close{
      font-size:26px;
      color:#4b2e2e;
      display:none;
      cursor:pointer;
    }

    @media (max-width:768px){
      .nav{
        position:fixed;
        top:0;
        right:-100%;
        height:100vh;
        width:75%;
        max-width:280px;
        background:#fff3f4;
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
        padding:80px 22px 20px;
        gap:14px;
        transition:right .25s ease;
        box-shadow:-4px 0 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
      }
      .nav.show{right:0;}

      .nav-open{display:block;}
      .nav-close{
        position:fixed;
        right:18px;top:12px;
        display:none;
        z-index:60;
      }
      .nav-close.show{display:block;}

      /* Mobile dropdown: click to expand */
      .dropdown-menu{
        position:static;
        box-shadow:none;
        border-radius:0;
        border:none;
        padding:4px 0 6px;
        opacity:1;
        visibility:visible;
        transform:none;
        display:none;
        width:100%;
      }
      .dropdown-menu.show{
        display:block;
      }
      .nav-item{
        width:100%;
      }
      .nav-link,
      .nav > a{
        width:100%;
        justify-content:space-between;
      }
      .nav > a::after,
      .nav-link::after{
        display:none;
      }
    }

    /* MAIN WRAPPER */
    main{
      max-width:1200px;
      margin:30px auto 50px;
      padding:0 15px;
    }
    
    

    /* ================= TOP ABOUT SECTION ================= */
    .conf-bridge{
      margin-bottom:40px;
      padding:40px 20px;
      border-radius:26px;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft-cream),var(--soft-pink));
      box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,180,191,0.6);
    }

    .conf-tagline{
      font-size:12px;
      letter-spacing:2px;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--maroon);
      font-weight:600;
      margin-bottom:8px;
    }

    .conf-bridge h1{
      font-size:26px;
      color:var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom:8px;
      font-weight:700;
    }

    .conf-bridge p{
      font-size:14px;
      color:var(--text-muted);
      line-height:1.7;
    }

    .conf-meta{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
      gap:16px;
      margin-top:20px;
    }
    .conf-meta-box{
      padding:12px 12px;
      border-radius:16px;
      background:#fff;
      border:1px solid #f5c4d3;
      font-size:13px;
      color:var(--text-main);
    }
    .conf-meta-box span{
      display:block;
      font-size:11px;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      letter-spacing:.12em;
      color:var(--maroon);
      margin-bottom:4px;
      font-weight:600;
    }

    @media(max-width:900px){
      .conf-meta{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ================= DOCTOR IMAGE LEFT / RIGHT ================= */
    .doc-section{
      margin-bottom:40px;
      padding:26px 20px;
      border-radius:22px;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      border:1px solid #f5c6d3;
    }

    .doc-container{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1.1fr;
      gap:30px;
      align-items:center;
    }

    .doc-image img{
      width:100%;
      border-radius:20px;
      border:5px solid #fff;
      box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    }

    .doc-text h2{
      font-size:22px;
      font-weight:800;
      color:var(--maroon-dark);
      margin-bottom:4px;
    }
    .doc-text h4{
      font-size:14px;
      color:var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom:12px;
      font-weight:600;
    }
    .doc-text p{
      font-size:14px;
      color:var(--text-muted);
      line-height:1.7;
      margin-bottom:14px;
    }
    .doc-points{
      list-style:none;
    }
    .doc-points li{
      font-size:13px;
      color:var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom:6px;
      padding-left:18px;
      position:relative;
    }
    .doc-points li::before{
      content:"•";
      position:absolute;
      left:0;
      top:-2px;
      color:var(--maroon);
      font-size:18px;
    }

    /* Image right version */
    .doc-section.alt .doc-container{
      direction:rtl;
    }
    .doc-section.alt .doc-text{
      direction:ltr;
    }

    @media(max-width:900px){
      .doc-container{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
      .doc-section.alt .doc-container{
        direction:ltr;
      }
    }

    /* ================= SPEAKERS SECTION (from your file) ================= */

    .speakers-wrapper{
      margin-top:30px;
    }

    .section-pill{
      display:inline-block;
      background:var(--maroon);
      color:#fff;
      padding:9px 32px;
      border-radius:999px;
      font-weight:700;
      font-size:18px;
      box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(179,0,33,0.45);
      margin-bottom:12px;
    }

    .cs-header{
      text-align:center;
      margin-bottom:24px;
    }

    .cs-sub{
      margin-top:8px;
      font-size:13px;
      color:#555;
    }

    .cs-columns{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
      gap:26px;
    }
    @media(max-width:900px){
      .cs-columns{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
    }

    .cs-group{
      background:#fff;
      border-radius:22px;
      padding:18px 16px 20px;
      box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      position:relative;
      overflow:hidden;
    }
    .cs-group::before{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      inset:-40px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(244,123,32,0.16),transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(179,0,33,0.12),transparent 55%);
      z-index:-1;
    }

    .cs-group-title{
      display:inline-block;
      padding:10px 26px;
      font-size:17px;
      font-weight:700;
      border-radius:14px;
      color:var(--maroon);
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(179,0,33,0.15);
      margin-bottom:18px;
    }

    .cs-grid{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
      gap:14px;
    }
    @media(max-width:600px){
      .cs-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
    }

    .cs-card{
      background:var(--soft-bg);
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:10px 10px 12px;
      text-align:center;
      border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
      box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      position:relative;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:0.25s ease;
    }
    .cs-card::after{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      inset:0;
      background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(179,0,33,0.16),transparent 60%);
      opacity:0;
      transition:0.25s ease;
    }

    .cs-photo{
      width:90px;
      height:100px;
      margin:0 auto 6px;
      border-radius:14px;
      overflow:hidden;
      border:4px solid var(--maroon);
      box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
      transition:0.25s ease;
      background:#fff;
    }
    .cs-photo img{
      width:100%;
      height:100%;
      object-fit:cover;
    }

    .cs-name{
      font-size:14px;
      font-weight:700;
      color:var(--maroon-dark);
      margin-bottom:2px;
    }
    .cs-role{
      font-size:11px;
      color:#555;
    }

    .cs-card:hover{
      transform:translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
      border-color:var(--maroon);
    }
    .cs-card:hover::after{
      opacity:1;
    }
    .cs-card:hover .cs-photo{
      transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
      border-color:#ff9800;
    }

    /* TOPICS */
    .topics-box{
      background:#fff;
      border-radius:24px;
      box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      padding:28px 22px 26px;
      position:relative;
      overflow:hidden;
      margin-top:32px;
    }
    .topics-box::before{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      inset:-40px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left,rgba(124,31,174,0.16),transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(244,123,32,0.16),transparent 55%);
      z-index:-1;
    }

    .topics-head{
      text-align:center;
      margin-bottom:18px;
    }

    .topics-grid{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
      gap:14px;
    }

    .topic-card{
      display:flex;
      align-items:flex-start;
      gap:10px;
      padding:10px 11px;
      background:#fff9f3;
      border-radius:14px;
      border:1px solid #f7cfaa;
      position:relative;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:.25s ease;
    }
    .topic-card::after{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      inset:0;
      background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(244,123,32,0.18),transparent 55%);
      opacity:0;
      transition:.25s ease;
    }

    .topic-number{
      width:26px;
      height:26px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:var(--orange);
      color:#fff;
      font-size:13px;
      font-weight:700;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      flex-shrink:0;
      box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(244,123,32,0.55);
    }

    .topic-text{
      font-size:13px;
      color:#333;
      line-height:1.4;
      position:relative;
      z-index:1;
    }

    .topic-main{
      font-weight:600;
      color:var(--maroon-dark);
    }
    .topic-sub{
      font-size:12px;
    }

    .topic-card:hover{
      transform:translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
      border-color:var(--orange);
    }
    .topic-card:hover::after{opacity:1;}

    @media(max-width:600px){
      main{padding:0 12px 40px;}
      .topics-box{padding:24px 16px;}
      .section-pill{font-size:16px;padding:8px 24px;}
    }




    /* =======================================
   MAROON REGISTRATION MARQUEE STRIP
   ======================================= */

.reg-marquee{
  /* full width strip */
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);

  background:var(--maroon);         /* maroon strip */
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 0;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.reg-marquee-inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  overflow:hidden;
  white-space:nowrap;
  font-size:14px;
}

/* moving line */
.reg-marquee-track{
  display:inline-block;
  padding-left:100%;
  animation:regMarquee 24s linear infinite;
}

.reg-marquee-track span{
  padding-right:70px;
  font-weight:500;
}

.reg-marquee-track span strong{
  font-weight:700;
}

/* hover par scroll ruk jaye */
.reg-marquee-inner:hover .reg-marquee-track{
  animation-play-state:paused;
}

@keyframes regMarquee{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to  { transform:translateX(-100%); }
}

/* responsive text size */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .reg-marquee-inner{
    font-size:12px;
  }
  .reg-marquee-track span{
    padding-right:40px;
  }
}




/* ======== PERFECT MOBILE FIX (ABOUT SECTION) ======== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about-container {
    display: block !important;      /* Force vertical layout */
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .about-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    order: 1;                       /* TEXT FIRST */
  }

  .about-image-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    order: 2;                       /* IMAGE AFTER TEXT */
  }

  .about-image-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 330px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  /* TEXT IMPROVEMENTS */
  .about-title {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .about-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  /* BUTTON */
  .about-btn {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
}