/*
 * ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 *  NectarPress — Modern UI Override Layer
 *  Adds contemporary feel on top of the production stylesheet.
 *  Designed by Nectar Digit  |  https://nectardigit.com
 *  Brand: #420c6c (purple)  |  #f26522 (orange)
 * ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 */

/* ── Performance: contain layout paint ─────────────────── */
.np-brk-stack,
.np-brk-item,
.np-brk-thumb,
.np-fs-wrap,
.np-mag-wrap,
.np-tl-list,
.np-pf-wrap { contain: layout; }

/* ── Prevent layout shift on images ─────────────────────── */
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.np-brk-thumb img,
.np-fs-featured img,
.np-auth-art-img img,
.post-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* ── All section backgrounds white/transparent ───────────── */
.cat-bg-color    { background: transparent !important; }
.np-brk-section  { background: transparent; }
.breaking-wrap   { background: transparent; }
.section-top-ads { background: transparent; }
.np-section-wrap { background: transparent; padding: 24px 0; }

/* ── Smooth scroll & selection colour ─────────────────── */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

::selection {
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent,#f26522);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ── Modern scrollbar ──────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f5f5f5; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.3);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(66,12,108,.55); }
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(66,12,108,.3) #f5f5f5; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER TOP — PREMIUM BILLBOARD
   Left: 2 ads stacked | Logo + Date center | Right: 2 ads stacked
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.header-top {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}

/* ── 3-column billboard grid ────────────────────────────
   Columns: [Ad Left] [Logo] [Ad Right]
   data-ads="0" → logo only (centered)
   data-ads="1" → logo + right ad only
   data-ads="2" → both sides filled               ──── */
.np-header-billboard {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: stretch; /* columns fill equal height */
    padding: 8px 0;
    gap: 0;
}

/* 0 ads: collapse side columns, center the logo */
.np-header-billboard[data-ads="0"] {
    grid-template-columns: 0fr auto 0fr;
}
.np-header-billboard[data-ads="0"] .np-billboard-left,
.np-header-billboard[data-ads="0"] .np-billboard-right {
    display: none;
}

/* 1 ad (right only): hide left, narrow center  */
.np-header-billboard[data-ads="1"] .np-billboard-left {
    display: none;
}
.np-header-billboard[data-ads="1"] {
    grid-template-columns: 0fr auto 1fr;
}

/* ── Side columns ────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-billboard-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0;
}
.np-billboard-left  { justify-content: flex-end;  padding-right: 22px; }
.np-billboard-right { justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: 22px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM AD SLOT — single large image per side
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.np-ad-slot {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.np-ad-slot:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
    border-color: rgba(66,12,108,.15);
}

/* The link fills the entire slot */
.np-ad-slot a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
}

/* The ad image fills slot with contain (never crop) */
.np-ad-slot img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.np-ad-slot:hover img { transform: scale(1.012); }

/* "Adv" badge — advertising disclosure, discreet */
.np-ad-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    right: 6px;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.38);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 16px;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.np-ad-slot:hover .np-ad-badge { opacity: 0; } /* hide on hover — focus on ad */

/* ── Empty placeholder (no ad configured) ───────────── */
.np-ad-empty {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(66,12,108,.02) 0%, rgba(66,12,108,.05) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.np-ad-empty::after {
    content: 'Advertisement';
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Dual-panel: 2 ads stacked per side ─────────────────
   flex-direction: column so ads stack vertically.
   align-self: stretch fills full grid row height.
   Each .np-ad-slot gets flex: 1 → equal height.       */
.np-ad-panel-dual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    align-self: stretch; /* fill same height as center column */
}

/* Each slot inside the dual panel fills equal share */
.np-ad-panel-dual .np-ad-slot {
    flex: 1;
    height: auto;      /* overrides the fixed 90px on .np-ad-slot */
    min-height: 52px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM CENTER LOGO COLUMN
   Creative: L-shape corner brackets - editorial style
   Top-left = accent orange | Bottom-right = brand purple
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.np-billboard-center {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 200px;
    background: #fff;
    border-left:  1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}

/* Top-left L bracket (accent orange) */
.np-billboard-center::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px; left: 8px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border-top:  2.5px solid var(--accent, #f26522);
    border-left: 2.5px solid var(--accent, #f26522);
    border-radius: 2px 0 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bottom-right L bracket (brand purple) */
.np-billboard-center::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px; right: 8px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-right:  2.5px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-radius: 0 0 2px 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Logo link wrapper */
.np-header-logo-link {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.np-header-logo-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Logo image - premium glow */
.np-header-logo-img {
    max-width: 260px;
    max-height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.18));
    transition: filter .35s ease;
}
.np-header-logo-link:hover .np-header-logo-img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 7px 20px rgba(66,12,108,.30));
}

/* Nepali date under logo - black text */
.np-logo-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Mukta', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.np-logo-date i {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--accent, #f26522);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Mobile ad strip — ALL ads, full-width, stacked ─────
   One ad per row. Prefers $ad['mobile'], falls back to
   $ad['web']. Every ad shows regardless of format.       */
.np-mobile-ad-strip {
    /* default: hidden on desktop */
    display: none;
}

.np-mobile-ad-unit {
    display: block;          /* full row — not flex child */
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.02);
    transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.np-mobile-ad-unit + .np-mobile-ad-unit {
    margin-top: 5px;         /* gap between stacked ads */
}

.np-mobile-ad-unit:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.10); }

.np-mobile-ad-unit a {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.np-mobile-ad-unit img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;            /* natural height — full-sized, never cropped */
    max-height: 100px;       /* caps very tall images on small screens */
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Hide/show desktop vs mobile ────────────────────── */
.np-header-mobile { display: none; }
.np-mobile-ad-strip { display: none; }

/* Legacy selectors — hide old ad div that's been replaced */
.header-top-mobile-only-ads { display: none !important; }
.h-logo-wrap,
.ht-wrap { display: none; }

/* Mobile logo */
.logo img {
    max-width: 220px;
    height: auto;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.logo a:hover img { opacity: .88; }

.date-time-today {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM NAVIGATION — white, clean, modern
   White background · Black text · Brand accent on scroll
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Header base: clean white ─────────────────────────
   !important overrides style.css `#header { background: #420c6c }`
   Neutralises `.active` class (old jQuery sticky) — keep sticky not fixed. */
#header, .np-header,
#header.active, #header.is-sticky {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(66,12,108,.06) !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 980 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}

/* When scrolled: stronger shadow */
#header.is-sticky {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(66,12,108,.10) !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(66,12,108,.14) !important;
}

/* ── Nav wrap ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-nav-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 64px;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;   /* anchor for absolute logo centering on mobile */
}

/* ── Brand logo: hidden by default, slides in when sticky ─
   Shows full-colour logo (no filter inversion).
   JS adds `.is-sticky` to #header when scrollY > 80px.    */
.np-nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    transition: max-width .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
                opacity .3s ease,
                margin-right .3s ease;
}
#header.is-sticky .np-nav-brand {
    max-width: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-right: 18px;
}
.np-nav-brand img {
    max-height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: none;         /* full natural colour — no white inversion */
}
/* Explicit white bg so logo reads clearly on any scroll state */
.np-nav-brand {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
}
.np-nav-brand:hover img { opacity: .88; }

/* ── Primary nav row ─────────────────────────────────── */
.np-primary-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.np-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    height: 64px;
}

/* Nav links: black text, brand underline on hover */
.np-nav-item,
.np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 64px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .18s, background .18s;
}

/* Underline indicator — brand colour, slides in from center */
.np-nav-item::after,
.np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 10px; right: 10px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);   /* brand, not orange */
    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform .22s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.np-nav-item:hover,
.np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.05);
}

.np-nav-item:hover::after,
.np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item:hover::after,
.np-nav-list > .current-menu-item > a::after,
.np-nav-list > .current-menu-ancestor > a::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.np-nav-list > .current-menu-item > a,
.np-nav-list > .current-menu-ancestor > a {
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.05);
}

.np-nav-home {
    padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
}

/* ── Dropdowns ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-nav-list > li { position: relative; }

.np-nav-list > li > ul.sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    min-width: 220px;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.11);
    z-index: 999;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 4px 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, visibility .2s;
}
.np-nav-list > li:hover > ul.sub-menu,
.np-nav-list > li:focus-within > ul.sub-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}

.np-nav-list .sub-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    transition: background .15s, color .15s, padding-left .15s;
}
.np-nav-list .sub-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--brand-pale, #f0e8f8);
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

/* ── Nav utilities: icons in dark on white ───────────── */
.np-nav-utils {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.np-util-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #444;                        /* dark icons on white */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s, transform .18s;
}
.np-util-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.07);   /* light brand tint on hover */
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

#dark-mode-toggle {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    background: transparent !important;          /* override style.css white bg */
    background-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    color: #444 !important;
}
#dark-mode-toggle i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #444;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}
#dark-mode-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}
#dark-mode-toggle:hover i { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* English pill */
.np-lang-btn {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(66,12,108,.22) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    min-width: auto !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, color .2s !important;
}
.np-lang-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand, #420c6c) !important;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.06) !important;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c) !important;
}

/* ── Hamburger: dark lines on white bg ───────────────── */
.np-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    padding: 6px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.np-hamburger:hover { background: rgba(66,12,108,.07); }

.np-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: #333;               /* dark lines */
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .26s ease, opacity .22s ease, width .22s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}
.np-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.np-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.np-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Search bar: slides down, white/light bg ─────────── */
.np-search-bar {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.np-search-bar.open { max-height: 64px; }

.np-search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    height: 60px;
}

.np-search-form > i {
    color: rgba(66,12,108,.4);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.np-search-form input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    caret-color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
}
.np-search-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(0,0,0,.3); }

.np-search-form button[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    transition: background .2s;
}
.np-search-form button[type="submit"]:hover { background: var(--brand-dark, #2e0a4d); }

.np-search-form button[type="button"] {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.np-search-form button[type="button"]:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER
   Slides in from right; single menu for all devices
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.np-mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: min(320px, 88vw);
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 1030;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.np-mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Backdrop */
.np-nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.52);
    z-index: 1029;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.np-nav-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* Prevent body scroll when drawer is open */
body.np-nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Drawer inner layout */
.np-mob-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
}

/* Drawer header */
.np-mob-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.np-mob-logo img {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.np-mob-close {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s, transform .25s;
}
.np-mob-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* Drawer search */
.np-mob-search {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.np-mob-search form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f5f0fb;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0 14px;
}

.np-mob-search i { color: rgba(66,12,108,.4); font-size: 13px; }

.np-mob-search input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    outline: none;
}
.np-mob-search input::placeholder { color: rgba(66,12,108,.3); }

.np-mob-search button[type="submit"] {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Drawer nav links */
.np-mob-nav-links {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.np-mob-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Each mobile nav item */
.np-mob-nav-item,
.np-mob-list > li > a.np-mob-nav-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.05);
    transition: background .15s, color .15s, padding-left .15s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.np-mob-nav-item:hover,
.np-mob-list > li > a.np-mob-nav-item:hover {
    background: #faf7fc;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.np-mob-home { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); background: #faf7fc; }
.np-mob-home:hover { background: #ede4f8; }

/* Sub-menus inside drawer */
.np-mob-list .sub-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: #faf7fc;
}
.np-mob-list .sub-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 22px 9px 36px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.04);
    transition: color .15s;
}
.np-mob-list .sub-menu li a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* Drawer footer: language + dark mode */
.np-mob-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    background: #fafafa;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.np-mob-lang {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.np-mob-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.np-mob-dark i { color: inherit; font-size: 1.1rem; pointer-events: none; }
.np-mob-dark:hover { background: rgba(66,12,108,.16); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRENDING NEWS TICKER (72-hour auto-scrolling strip)
   Continuous marquee — pauses on hover
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.np-trending {
    background: #faf7fc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    position: relative;
}

/* Container-constrained inner row */
.np-trending > .container {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.np-trending-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    height: 42px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* "TRENDING" label — brand purple with pointed right edge */
.np-trending-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 20px 0 14px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    /* Arrow shape pointing right */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0 100%);
    padding-right: 26px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.np-trending-label i {
    font-size: 14px;
    animation: npFlicker .85s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes npFlicker {
    from { transform: scale(1.0) rotate(-5deg); opacity: .85; }
    to   { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);  opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Ticker viewport — clips overflow ───────────────── */
.np-ticker-outer {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Fade edges for a premium cinematic look */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image:         linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ── Scrolling inner track — doubled for seamless loop ─ */
.np-ticker-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: npTicker 55s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.np-ticker-outer:hover .np-ticker-inner { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes npTicker {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); } /* -50% because items doubled */
}

/* Individual news headline */
.np-trending-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0 24px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2a2a2a;
    transition: color .2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.np-trending-item:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* ─── Responsive nav breakpoints ─────────────────────── */

/* ≥ 1400px: large screens — full 20px */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .np-nav-item,
    .np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item { padding: 0 16px; font-size: 20px; }
}

/* 1200px–1399px: comfortable */
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) {
    .np-nav-item,
    .np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item { padding: 0 13px; font-size: 18px; }
}

/* 992px–1199px: tighter — scale down */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .np-nav-item,
    .np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item { padding: 0 9px; font-size: 16px; }
    .np-nav-wrap  { height: 58px; }
    .np-nav-list  { height: 58px; }
    .np-nav-brand { margin-right: 10px; }
    .np-lang-btn  { padding: 0 8px !important; font-size: 10px !important; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   < 992px  MOBILE NAV
   Layout:  [☰ Hamburger] ──── [LOGO centred] ──── [🔍 ☾]
   Hamburger sits at flex-start; utils at flex-end;
   Logo is position:absolute so it never disturbs the flanks.
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* ── Nav wrap: spread edges, anchor absolute logo ── */
    .np-nav-wrap {
        height: 54px;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .np-nav-list { height: 54px; }

    /* ── Primary nav: off on mobile ─── */
    .np-primary-nav { display: none; }

    /* ── Hamburger: always visible, no margin issues ─── */
    .np-hamburger { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ── Brand logo: absolutely centred ───────────────
       Hidden when not sticky, fades in when sticky.    */
    .np-nav-brand {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        max-width: 0;
        opacity: 0;
        padding: 2px 4px;
        overflow: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: max-width .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity .28s ease;
    }
    #header.is-sticky .np-nav-brand {
        max-width: 130px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    #header.is-sticky .np-nav-brand img { max-height: 30px; }

    /* ── Nav utils: right cluster — search + dark mode ─ */
    .np-nav-utils {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-left: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .np-lang-btn { display: none !important; }

    /* ── Util buttons: slightly larger tap target on mobile ─ */
    .np-util-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        min-width: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    /* ── Search bar ─── */
    .np-search-form input[type="search"] { font-size: 16px; }
    .np-search-form button[type="submit"] { display: none; }

    /* ── Ticker: faster on mobile ─── */
    .np-ticker-inner   { animation-duration: 35s; }
    .np-trending-label { font-size: 10px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 22px; }
    .np-trending-item  { font-size: 12px; padding-right: 18px; }
}

/* < 575px: very small phones */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .np-mobile-nav    { width: 100%; }
    .np-nav-wrap      { height: 50px; }
    .np-trending-wrap { height: 38px; }
    .np-ticker-inner  { animation-duration: 28s; }
    .np-trending-label { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 20px; font-size: 10px; }
    .np-trending-item  { font-size: 11px; padding-right: 12px; }
    /* Slightly smaller tap targets on very small phones */
    .np-util-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; min-width: 36px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .np-nav-utils { gap: 4px; }
}

/* ─── Dark mode nav ───────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode #header,
.dark-mode #header.active,
.dark-mode #header.is-sticky,
.dark-mode .np-header {
    background: #111020 !important;
    background-color: #111020 !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}
.dark-mode #header.is-sticky {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5) !important;
}
.dark-mode .np-nav-item,
.dark-mode .np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
}
.dark-mode .np-nav-item:hover,
.dark-mode .np-nav-list > li > a.np-nav-item:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
}
/* Util buttons: white icons on dark nav */
.dark-mode .np-util-btn              { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; background: transparent !important; }
.dark-mode .np-util-btn:hover        { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; color: #fff !important; }
/* Dark mode toggle — override style.css color:#000 & background:#fff */
.dark-mode #dark-mode-toggle         { background: transparent !important; background-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; }
.dark-mode #dark-mode-toggle:hover   { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
.dark-mode #dark-mode-toggle i       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important; }
.dark-mode #dark-mode-toggle:hover i { color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .np-lang-btn              { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-hamburger span        { background: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-search-bar            { background: #0d0614 !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-search-form > i       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-search-form input     { color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .np-search-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-search-form button[type="button"] { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3) !important; }

/* Dark mode nav logo bg — keep white pill so logo is legible */
.dark-mode .np-nav-brand { background: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important; }

/* Dark mode trending ticker */
.dark-mode .np-trending { background: #0d0d1a !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-trending-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-trending-item:hover { color: #fff !important; }

/* Dark mode mobile drawer */
.dark-mode .np-mobile-nav { background: #180830 !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-nav-item,
.dark-mode .np-mob-list > li > a.np-mob-nav-item { color: #d8d0e8 !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-nav-item:hover,
.dark-mode .np-mob-list > li > a.np-mob-nav-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-search form { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-search input { color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-foot { background: #0d0614 !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mob-lang { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-nav-list .sub-menu { background: #1a0a2e !important; border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-nav-list .sub-menu li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-nav-list .sub-menu li a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* ─── Keep old has-news hidden (replaced by np-trending) ─ */
.has-news { display: none !important; }

.has-news ul {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.has-news ul li {
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.has-news ul li a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.14) !important;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.has-news ul li a::before { content: '#'; margin-right: 2px; opacity: .6; }
.has-news ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION TITLE BARS — flat modern underline design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.main-title {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    background: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding: 0 0 12px !important;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.08) !important;
}

.main-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent,#f26522), var(--brand,#420c6c));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width .3s ease;
}
.main-title:hover::after { width: 90px; }

.main-title h3 {
    font-size: 34px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.2px !important;
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    background: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    text-transform: capitalize !important;
}

/* Remove the old triangle pseudo-elements */
.main-title h3::before,
.main-title a::before { display: none !important; }

.main-title a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--accent,#f26522) !important;
    background: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    position: static !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color .2s ease, gap .2s ease !important;
}
.main-title a:hover { gap: 8px; color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }
.main-title a i { font-size: 16px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS CARDS — thumbnail, category, thumb-wrap
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Shared card base */
.thumb-wrap {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    will-change: transform;
    height: 100%;
}
.thumb-wrap:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Thumbnail image containers */
.thumb-img {
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0e8f8;
    line-height: 0;
}
.thumb-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94) !important;
    will-change: transform;
}
.thumb-wrap:hover .thumb-img img { transform: scale(1.06) !important; }

/* Thumb content */
.thumb-content {
    padding: 12px 14px 14px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}
.thumb-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: clamp(14px,1.8vw,16px) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.thumb-content h3 a {
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    transition: color .2s ease !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.thumb-content h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }

/* Featured mid-block overlay card */
.news-block {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.news-block-img {
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
}
.news-block-img > a { display: block; line-height: 0; }
.news-block-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94) !important;
    will-change: transform;
}
.news-block-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.05) !important; }
.news-block-img h3 {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 40px 16px 16px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.9vw, 19px) !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.news-block-img h3 a { color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.news-block-img h3 a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important; }

.large-block h3 {
    font-size: clamp(17px,2.5vw,26px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* ── Category news — horizontal list ──────────────────────────────────── */
.category-news { background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(66,12,108,.07); }
.category-news ul { list-style: none !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.category-news ul li {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    transition: background .14s;
}
.category-news ul li:hover { background: #faf7fd; }
.category-news ul li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }

/* Image thumbnail — override style.css flex:2 with fixed width */
.category-news-img {
    flex: 0 0 88px !important;
    width: 88px !important;
    height: 66px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #f0ecf8;
    line-height: 0;
}
.category-news-img a {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    line-height: 0;
}
.category-news-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform .4s ease !important;
}
.category-news ul li:hover .category-news-img img { transform: scale(1.06) !important; }

/* Text content — override style.css flex:5, margin-left:20px */
.category-news-content {
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    align-self: center;
}
.category-news-content h3 {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.category-news-content h3 a { color: #1a1a1a !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.category-news-content h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }

/* Large featured block */
.large-block .news-block-img img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important; }
.large-block .news-block-img h3 { font-size: clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px) !important; padding: 56px 20px 20px !important; }

/* Dark mode */
.dark-mode .category-news { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); box-shadow: none; }
.dark-mode .category-news ul li:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.dark-mode .category-news ul li + li { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important; }
.dark-mode .category-news-content h3 a { color: #e8e8f0 !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BREAKING NEWS — Centered editorial layout, one article per full row
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Section ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-section {
    padding: 28px 0 36px;
}

/* ── Header strip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.np-brk-live-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #dc2626;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: np-live-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes np-live-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(220,38,38,.55); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(220,38,38,0);   }
}
.np-brk-header-lbl {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #dc2626;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.np-brk-header-rule {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #dc2626 0%, rgba(220,38,38,.08) 100%);
}

/* ── Stack: vertical, one full-width article per row ─────────────────── */
.np-brk-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* ── Article item ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-item {
    padding: 36px 0;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,.10);
}
.np-brk-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.np-brk-item:last-child  { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Title ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-title {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.6px;
}
.np-brk-item .np-brk-title a {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 70px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.np-brk-title a:hover { color: #dc2626; }

/* ── Meta: author + date ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.np-brk-author {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #420c6c;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.np-brk-author:hover { opacity: .72; }

.np-brk-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-brk-author-name { font-size: 13.5px; }

.np-brk-sep { color: #d1d5db; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; }

.np-brk-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: #777;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.np-brk-date i { color: #dc2626; font-size: 14px; }

/* ── Featured image ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-thumb {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    background: #e8dff5;
}
.np-brk-item--lead .np-brk-thumb { border-radius: 14px; }

.np-brk-thumb a { display: block; }

.np-brk-thumb-img,
.np-brk-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .55s ease;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
}
.np-brk-item:not(.np-brk-item--lead) .np-brk-thumb-img,
.np-brk-item:not(.np-brk-item--lead) .np-brk-thumb img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
}
.np-brk-item:hover .np-brk-thumb-img,
.np-brk-item:hover .np-brk-thumb img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* ── Excerpt ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-brk-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .np-brk-item { padding: 28px 0; }
    .np-brk-thumb-img,
    .np-brk-thumb img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .np-brk-item { padding: 20px 0; }
    .np-brk-desc { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ── Dark mode ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .np-brk-item    { border-bottom-color: rgba(220,38,38,.15); }
.dark-mode .np-brk-title a { color: #e8e4f8; }
.dark-mode .np-brk-title a:hover { color: #fca5a5; }
.dark-mode .np-brk-desc    { color: #9090a8; }
/* Legacy .tag class (used elsewhere) */
.tag {
    background: var(--accent, #f26522);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   META (author, date — used in single post & other pages)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.meta { margin: 10px 0 !important; }
.meta ul {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}
.meta ul li + li { margin-left: 0 !important; }

.meta ul li a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #5a5a5a !important;
    transition: color .2s ease !important;
}
.meta ul li a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c) !important; }

.meta ul li a img {
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    width: 28px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.18) !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
}
.meta ul li i { font-size: 15px !important; vertical-align: middle; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.single-main h1 {
    font-size: clamp(22px,4.5vw,40px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.single-featured-img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.single-featured-img img {
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.single-featured-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }

.single-desc p {
    font-size: clamp(16px,2vw,18px) !important;
    line-height: 1.85 !important;
    color: #3d3d3d !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
}

/* Reading progress bar — injected via JS */
#np-reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent,#f26522), var(--brand,#420c6c));
    z-index: 9999;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width .1s linear;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

/* Related news thumbnails */
.related-news .thumb-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; height: auto !important; }

/* Trending sidebar */
.single-right-sidebar .main-title { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
.trending-news .category-news-content h3 {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIST NEWS (sidebar / category sidebar blocks)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.list-news-wrap {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.07) !important;
}
.list-news-main-img {
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
}
.list-news-main-img > a { display: block; line-height: 0; }
.list-news-main-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .45s ease !important;
}
.list-news-main-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04) !important; }
.list-news-main-img h3 {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 36px 14px 14px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.82) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
    font-size: clamp(13px,1.8vw,16px) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.list-news-main-img h3 a { color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.list-news-main-img h3 a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; }

.list-news-col { background: #fff !important; }
.list-news-col ul { list-style: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.list-news-col li {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    transition: background .15s ease;
}
.list-news-col li:hover { background: #faf7fc; }
.list-news-col li a {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .2s ease !important;
}
.list-news-col li a:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }
.list-news-col li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INTERVIEW / ANTARBARTA SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.antarbarta-content {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand,#420c6c) 0%, #6b2194 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
}
.antarbarta-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(16px,2.2vw,22px) !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.antarbarta-content h3 a { color: #fff !important; }
.antarbarta-content h3 a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; }
.antarbarta-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80) !important; font-size: 13.5px !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin: 8px 0 0 !important; }

.antarbarta-img {
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.antarbarta-img img { transition: transform .5s ease !important; }
.antarbarta-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BICHAR (opinion / blog) SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── BICHAR (opinion/editorial) news list ──────────────────────────────── */
.bichar {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.bichar ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.bichar-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    transition: background .15s ease;
    border: none !important;
}
.bichar-item + .bichar-item {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important;
}
.bichar-item:hover { background: #faf7fd; }

/* Thumbnail — fixed 90×64 with 16:9 crop */
.bichar-thumb {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 90px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    background: #f0ecf8;
}
.bichar-thumb img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.bichar-item:hover .bichar-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.bichar-no-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0ecf8,#e8e0f0);
}

/* Body — title + meta */
.bichar-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}
.bichar-title {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.bichar-title a {
    color: #1a0030 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color .18s !important;
}
.bichar-title a:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }
.bichar-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bichar-author, .bichar-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #888;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.bichar-author:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c); }
.bichar-author i, .bichar-date i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--brand,#420c6c); }

/* Dark mode */
.dark-mode .bichar { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.dark-mode .bichar-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.dark-mode .bichar-item + .bichar-item { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important; }
.dark-mode .bichar-title a { color: #f0ecfc !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION BACKGROUNDS — clean white design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.cat-bg-color {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.arthatantra-bg {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.manoranjan-bg {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 24px 0;
}

.corporate-bazar-bg {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.video-bg {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 24px 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VIDEO SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.video-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.video-image img { border-radius: 10px; }
.video-image h3 {
    font-size: clamp(15px,2vw,18px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.video-image h3 a { color: #fff !important; }

.thumbnail-list {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.thumbnail-list:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.thumbnail-list h3 {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.thumbnail-list h3 a { color: #fff !important; }

.video-thumb img {
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.thumbnail-icon i { font-size: 30px !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OWL CAROUSEL — modern dots
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    height: 8px !important;
    width: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.2) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    transition: width .25s ease, background .25s ease !important;
    margin: 3px 4px !important;
}
.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--accent,#f26522) !important;
    width: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGINATION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.pagination { margin-top: 32px !important; gap: 6px; }
.page-item + .page-item { margin-left: 0 !important; }
.page-link {
    height: 38px !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.14) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #420c6c !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease !important;
}
.page-link:hover {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
}
.page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.3) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.footer {
    background: #faf7fc !important;
    border-top: 3px solid rgba(66,12,108,.1);
    padding: 48px 0 32px !important;
}

.footer-content { gap: 40px !important; }

.footer-content .left-content p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #5a5a5a !important;
}
.footer-content .left-content strong { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }

.footer-social-media li a {
    height: 34px !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.1) !important;
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease !important;
}
.footer-social-media li a:hover {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

.footer-ratopati-am { padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; }
.footer-ratopati-am li a {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #5a5a5a !important;
    padding: 5px 0 !important;
    display: block;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(66,12,108,.1);
    transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease !important;
}
.footer-ratopati-am li a:hover {
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    padding-left: 8px !important;
}

.our-team .flexbox { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.our-team .flexbox > div {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.1);
}
.our-team .flexbox .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--brand,#420c6c); }
.our-team .flexbox .post { font-size: 11px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }

.btn-team {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
}
.btn-team:hover {
    background: #2e0a4d !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
}
.footer-text-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-text-btn li {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.footer-text-btn li span {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important;
}
.footer-text-btn li a {
    color: var(--accent,#f26522) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    display: inline !important;
}
.footer-text-btn li a:hover { color: #fff !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL TO TOP — Brand signal pulse
   Dual box-shadow rings expand outward like radar/sonar.
   No extra DOM elements — pure CSS animation on .pulse.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Position + entrance slide-up */
.go-top {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 28px !important;
    right: 28px !important;
    z-index: 1021 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    /* Hidden state: faded out + shifted down */
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: translateY(16px) !important;
    transition: opacity .35s ease, visibility .35s ease, transform .35s ease !important;
}
.go-top.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Button face */
.pulse {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    /* Dual-ring signal: starting state */
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 22px rgba(66,12,108,.40),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(66,12,108,.52),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(66,12,108,.28) !important;
    transition: transform .24s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1),
                background .22s ease !important;
    animation: goTopSignal 2.6s ease-out infinite !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

/* Suppress the old orange ripple from style.css */
.pulse::after,
.pulse::before { animation: none !important; display: none !important; }

/* Hover: scale up, deepen shadow, pause pulse */
.go-top:hover .pulse {
    transform: scale(1.14) translateY(-3px) !important;
    background: #5a1090 !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 32px rgba(66,12,108,.55),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(66,12,108,0),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(66,12,108,0) !important;
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

/* ── Dual-ring signal keyframe ──────────────────────────
   Layer 1 (inner ring): fast, strong — reaches ~14px
   Layer 2 (outer ring): slow, soft  — reaches ~26px     */
@keyframes goTopSignal {
    0% {
        box-shadow:
            0 6px 22px rgba(66,12,108,.40),
            0 0 0  0px rgba(66,12,108,.55),
            0 0 0  0px rgba(66,12,108,.28);
    }
    35% {
        box-shadow:
            0 6px 22px rgba(66,12,108,.40),
            0 0 0  9px rgba(66,12,108,.22),
            0 0 0  0px rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    }
    65% {
        box-shadow:
            0 6px 22px rgba(66,12,108,.40),
            0 0 0 15px rgba(66,12,108,.06),
            0 0 0 10px rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow:
            0 6px 22px rgba(66,12,108,.40),
            0 0 0 22px rgba(66,12,108,0),
            0 0 0 28px rgba(66,12,108,0);
    }
}

/* Dark mode: slightly lighter surface so it reads on dark bg */
.dark-mode .pulse {
    background: #5a1090 !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 22px rgba(140,53,212,.50),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(140,53,212,.55),
        0 0 0 0   rgba(140,53,212,.28) !important;
}
.dark-mode .go-top:hover .pulse {
    background: #7a20c0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(140,53,212,.65) !important;
}

@keyframes goTopSignalDark {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(140,53,212,.50), 0 0 0  0px rgba(140,53,212,.55), 0 0 0  0px rgba(140,53,212,.28); }
    35%  { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(140,53,212,.50), 0 0 0  9px rgba(140,53,212,.22), 0 0 0  0px rgba(140,53,212,.18); }
    65%  { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(140,53,212,.50), 0 0 0 15px rgba(140,53,212,.06), 0 0 0 10px rgba(140,53,212,.10); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(140,53,212,.50), 0 0 0 22px rgba(140,53,212,0),   0 0 0 28px rgba(140,53,212,0); }
}
.dark-mode .pulse { animation-name: goTopSignalDark !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE SIDENAV — polished
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

#mySidenav {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent,#f26522);
}

.mobile-logo {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
}
.mobile-logo img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
#close-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    line-height: 32px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2) !important;
}

#menu1 li a {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07) !important;
    color: #2d2d2d !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease, padding-left .15s ease !important;
}
#menu1 li a:hover {
    color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    background: #f7f3ff !important;
    padding-left: 26px !important;
}

/* Toggle button — modern hamburger lines */
.toggle-btn {
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background .2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.toggle-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.toggle-wrap { flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.toggle-btn span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.toggle-btn span:nth-child(2) { width: 16px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEARCH OVERLAY — modern full-bleed
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.search-overlay.search-overlay-active {
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.search-overlay .search-overlay-form {
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.search-overlay .search-overlay-form form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.search-overlay .search-overlay-form form .input-search {
    height: 58px !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    padding: 0 70px 0 24px !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: transparent;
}
.search-overlay .search-overlay-form form button {
    top: 9px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.search-box i,
.search-box i:before {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE — polished palette
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.dark-mode {
    background: #0d0d1a !important;
    color: #e8e8f0 !important;
}
.dark-mode body { background: #0d0d1a !important; }
.dark-mode .header-top,
.dark-mode .has-news { background: #12122a !important; }
/* nav dark mode background already set in nav section above — no override here */

/* Dark mode — billboard */
.dark-mode .np-billboard-center {
    background: #0d0d1a !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
}
/* L brackets stay brand-colored in dark mode — they pop nicely */
.dark-mode .np-logo-date { color: #e8e8f0 !important; }
.dark-mode .np-logo-date i      { color: var(--accent, #f26522) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mobile-ad-strip  { background: #0d0d1a !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-mobile-ad-unit   { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-ad-slot { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-ad-slot:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-ad-badge { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4) !important; background: rgba(0,0,0,.5) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-ad-empty { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.02) !important; }
.dark-mode .np-ad-empty::after { color: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important; }

.dark-mode .thumb-wrap {
    background: #1a1a30 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4) !important;
}
.dark-mode .thumb-wrap:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.3) !important;
}
.dark-mode .thumb-content h3 a,
.dark-mode .category-news-content h3 a,
.dark-mode .list-news-col li a,
.dark-mode .bichar ul li > a,
.dark-mode h1, .dark-mode h2, .dark-mode h3,
.dark-mode h4, .dark-mode h5, .dark-mode h6 {
    color: #e8e8f0 !important;
}
.dark-mode .list-news-col { background: #1a1a30 !important; }
.dark-mode .list-news-col li:hover { background: #22223a !important; }
.dark-mode .bichar { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; }
.dark-mode .bichar ul li:hover { background: #22223a !important; }
.dark-mode .category-news ul li + li { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important; }

.dark-mode .footer { background: #080812 !important; border-top-color: rgba(66,12,108,.3) !important; }
.dark-mode .footer-content .left-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }
.dark-mode .footer-ratopati-am li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important; }
.dark-mode .footer-ratopati-am li a:hover { color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .our-team .flexbox > div { background: #1a1a30 !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; }

.dark-mode .main-title { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
.dark-mode .main-title h3 { color: #e8e8f0 !important; }
.dark-mode .has-news ul li a {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
}
.dark-mode .has-news ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--accent,#f26522) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.dark-mode .breaking-list h2 a { color: #e8e8f0 !important; }
.dark-mode .page-link { background: #1a1a30 !important; color: #ccc !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
.dark-mode .dropdown-menu { background: #1e1e36 !important; }
.dark-mode .dropdown-menu a { color: #ddd !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important; }

.dark-mode .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADS — modern rounded look
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ads-col img {
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08) !important;
}
.ads-col a:hover img { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.14) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMAGE LOAD — fade-in animation
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

img { opacity: 1; }
img.lazy-loading {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
img.lazy-loaded { opacity: 1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.category-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f7f3ff 0%,#ede7f8 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0 !important;
}
.category-main h3 a { color: #1a1a1a !important; }
.category-main h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand,#420c6c) !important; }
.category-main-img { border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   404 PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.error-404 .search-form input[type="search"] {
    border: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.2);
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.error-404 .search-form input[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--brand,#420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.error-404 .search-form input[type="submit"]:hover { background: #2e0a4d; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE TWEAKS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .breaking-list { text-align: center !important; }
    .meta ul { justify-content: center !important; }
    .logo img { max-width: 180px !important; }
    .header-top { padding: 10px 0 !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .main-title h3 { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .breaking-list h2 { font-size: clamp(22px,5vw,38px) !important; }
    .footer-bottom { padding: 12px 0 !important; }
    .footer-text-btn { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; text-align: center; }
    .category-main { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important; }
    .category-main-img { border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0 !important; }
    .antarbarta-content { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important; }
    .antarbarta-img { border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0 !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .thumb-content { padding: 10px 12px 12px; }
    .breaking-list { padding: 16px 0; }
    .list-news-col li { padding: 10px 14px !important; }
    .footer { padding: 32px 0 20px !important; }
    .has-news ul { gap: 6px; }
    .has-news ul li a { font-size: 11px !important; padding: 3px 10px !important; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITY COMPONENTS — replaces all inline style="" attrs
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Dark-mode toggle button (header) */
.np-darkmode-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* color intentionally unset — inherits from .np-util-btn context */
}

/* Developer credit link (footer) */
.np-credit-link {
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.np-credit-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── 404 Page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-404-number {
    font-size: clamp(80px, 15vw, 160px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
}
.np-404-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 36px);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #231f20;
}
.np-404-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.np-404-search-wrap {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.np-404-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-404-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
}
.np-404-submit {
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.np-404-submit:hover { background: var(--brand-dark, #2e0a4d); }
.np-404-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.np-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.np-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--brand-dark, #2e0a4d);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Search — empty state ────────────────────────────── */
.np-search-empty-icon {
    font-size: 64px;
    color: #ddd;
    display: block;
}
.np-search-empty-title {
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: #999;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 26px);
}
.np-search-empty-desc {
    color: #bbb;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.search-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 6px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Author profile page ─────────────────────────────── */
.np-author-avatar {
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.np-author-social { margin-top: 12px; }
.np-social-row {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ── Team page ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ── ePaper Flip Viewer ──────────────────────────────── */
#np-epaper-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f5f5f5;
}
#np-epaper-frame {
    width: 800px;
    height: 600px;
}
.np-epaper-page {
    width: 400px;
    height: 600px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    #np-epaper-frame { width: 100%; height: 55vw; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE IMAGES — global fixes (all containers)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Ensure overflow hidden on all image containers */
.thumb-img,
.news-block-img,
.list-news-main-img,
.antarbarta-img,
.category-main-img {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Links inside image containers fill the full area */
.thumb-img a,
.news-block-img a,
.list-news-main-img a,
.antarbarta-img a,
.category-main-img a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Images fill container — works because parent has aspect-ratio or fixed height */
.thumb-img img,
.news-block-img img,
.list-news-main-img img,
.antarbarta-img img,
.category-main-img img {
    display: block;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
}

/* Responsive image global safety — never overflow, never distort */
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ── Ad images ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ads-col {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
}
.ads-col img,
.ads-col a img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.ads-col a { display: block; }

/* ── Breaking post featured image ──────────────────────── */
.breaking-img {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.breaking-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.breaking-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }

/* ── Header ads — constrain height ─────────────────────── */
.header-ads img {
    max-height: 90px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE / DETAIL PAGE — Premium redesign
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero featured image */
.single-featured-img {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
    background: #f0e8f8;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(66,12,108,.10);
}
.single-featured-img img,
.single-hero-img {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform .6s ease !important;
}
.single-featured-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.02) !important; }

/* Post title */
.single-page h1,
.single-main h1 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 38px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

/* Meta bar — author + date */
.single-main .meta {
    background: #faf7fc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent, #f26522);
}
.single-main .meta ul {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.single-main .meta ul li + li { margin-left: 0 !important; }

/* Article body text */
.single-desc p {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 19px) !important;
    line-height: 1.9 !important;
    color: #2e2e2e !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Images inside article content */
.single-desc img,
.entry-content img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block;
    margin: 1rem auto;
}

/* Inline ad rows in article */
.np-ad-row { margin: 16px 0 !important; }
.np-ad-row .ads-col { border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }

/* Comment section */
.container-comment {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.10);
}
.row-comment .main-title { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }

/* Single page sidebar */
.single-right-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
}
.trending-news {
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: #fff;
}
.trending-news .category-news ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.trending-news .category-news ul li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.trending-news .category-news ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.trending-news .category-news-img {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.trending-news .category-news-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
}
.trending-news .category-news-content h3 {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.trending-news .category-news-content h3 a { color: #1a1a1a !important; }
.trending-news .category-news-content h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c) !important; }

/* Related news at bottom */
.related-news { padding-top: 16px; border-top: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.1); }
.related-news .thumb-img {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — Premium complete overhaul
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NPF FOOTER — Dual-Zone Premium Design
   Zone 1 : Brand band  (purple gradient)
   Zone 2 : Info grid   (white · 3 columns)
   Fully dynamic · SEO-clean · Responsive · Dark-mode
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NPF FOOTER  —  "Corporate Titanium Plates"
   Neumorphic 3-D raised panels on lavender-tinted surface
   Brand band: dark gradient + CSS dot-grid texture
   Plates: embossed panels with pressed headings + corner marks
   Zero images · Pure CSS depth · Full dark mode
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Surface colour (neumorphic base) ───────────────────── */
/* Slightly purple-tinted off-white — needed for shadow contrast */
:root { --npf-surface: #f0ecf8; }

.npf {
    background: var(--npf-surface);
    font-family: var(--font-main, 'Mukta', sans-serif);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BRAND BAND  (dark gradient · CSS dot-grid texture)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 3 px ribbon */
.npf-ribbon {
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e0849 0%, #8c35d4 45%, #f26522 100%);
}

/* Band wrapper */
.npf-band {
    /* Two-layer: dot grid over deep-purple gradient */
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(140deg, #1e0438 0%, #420c6c 55%, #5a1290 100%);
    background-size: 22px 22px, 100% 100%;
    padding: 34px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* Glow orbs (pure CSS) */
.npf-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,101,34,.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.npf-band::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px; left: 25%;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140,53,212,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Row layout inside band */
.npf-band-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Vertical rule between logo and info */
.npf-band-rule {
    width: 1px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Logo */
.npf-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    transition: opacity .22s;
}
.npf-logo-wrap:hover { opacity: .8; }
.npf-logo-img {
    max-height: 56px;
    max-width: 170px;
    width: auto; height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);   /* white version on dark band */
}

/* Company info block */
.npf-band-info { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }

.npf-company {
    display: block;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* Registration pill badges */
.npf-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
}
.npf-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.4;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.npf-badge i { color: var(--accent, #f26522); font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Social icons */
.npf-socials { display: flex; gap: 9px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.npf-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background .22s, border-color .22s, color .22s, transform .22s, box-shadow .22s;
}
/* Shared hover lift — colour is platform-specific below */
.npf-social-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; }

/* ── Platform brand colours on hover ─────────────────── */
.npf-sb-fb:hover { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(24,119,242,.50); }
.npf-sb-tw:hover { background: #000;    border-color: #333;    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
.npf-sb-ig:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225,48,108,.50);
}
.npf-sb-yt:hover { background: #FF0000; border-color: #FF0000; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255,0,0,.45); }
.npf-sb-tt:hover { background: #010101; border-color: #69C9D0; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(105,201,208,.40); }
.npf-sb-li:hover { background: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,102,194,.48); }
.npf-sb-wa:hover { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.45); }
.npf-sb-tg:hover { background: #26A5E4; border-color: #26A5E4; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(38,165,228,.45); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEUMORPHIC SURFACE  (lavender base for 3-D shadow effect)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.npf-surface {
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    padding: 52px 0 48px;
}

/* ── Three raised titanium plates ─────────────────────── */
.npf-plates {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.45fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Plate shell — embossed (raised) ─── */
.npf-plate {
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;    /* clips content; corner marks sit 9px inside so remain visible */
    /* Raised neumorphic shadow: dark brand-purple + bright white */
    box-shadow:
        8px 10px 24px rgba(66,12,108,.16),
        -4px -5px 14px rgba(255,255,255,.96),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);   /* top highlight edge */
    transition: box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.npf-plate:hover {
    box-shadow:
        12px 14px 30px rgba(66,12,108,.20),
        -4px -5px 14px rgba(255,255,255,.96),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* ── Corner engineering marks ─── */
.npf-plate::before,
.npf-plate::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
/* Top-left: orange (accent) */
.npf-plate::before {
    top: 9px; left: 9px;
    border-top:  2px solid var(--accent, #f26522);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent, #f26522);
    border-radius: 2px 0 0 0;
}
/* Bottom-right: brand purple */
.npf-plate::after {
    bottom: 9px; right: 9px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-right:  2px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-radius: 0 0 2px 0;
    opacity: .5;
}

/* ── Pressed/engraved plate heading ─── */
.npf-plate-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 22px 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    box-shadow:
        inset 3px 3px 7px rgba(66,12,108,.10),
        inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}
.npf-plate-head i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    opacity: .8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npf-plate-head span {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* ── Plate body ─── */
.npf-plate-body {
    padding: 22px 22px 26px 24px;
}

/* ── Contact rows inside plate ─── */
.npf-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    font-style: normal;
}
.npf-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}
/* Icon bubble */
.npf-ci-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    box-shadow:
        3px 3px 7px rgba(66,12,108,.12),
        -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 16px;
}
.npf-ci-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.npf-ci-text em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    letter-spacing: .1px;
    opacity: .82;
}
.npf-ci-text span,
.npf-ci-text a {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #3a3a3a;
    line-height: 1.45;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .18s;
    word-break: break-word;
}
.npf-ci-text a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* ── Quick links inside plate ─── */
.npf-link-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}
.npf-link-list li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #3a3a3a;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .18s, padding-left .2s;
}
.npf-link-list li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
/* Animated dot mark */
.npf-link-mark {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background .18s, border-color .18s, transform .2s;
}
.npf-link-list li a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); padding-left: 5px; }
.npf-link-list li a:hover .npf-link-mark {
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* ── Team nameplate grid inside plate ─── */
.npf-name-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* Each nameplate — mini raised card */
.npf-nameplate {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 13px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    box-shadow:
        4px 4px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.12),
        -2px -2px 7px rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    transition: box-shadow .22s, transform .22s;
}
.npf-nameplate:hover {
    box-shadow:
        6px 6px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.18),
        -2px -2px 7px rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.npf-np-role {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    letter-spacing: .1px;
    opacity: .85;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.npf-np-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ── CTA button (view all team) ─── */
.npf-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    /* Raised button neumorphic */
    box-shadow:
        5px 5px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.16),
        -3px -3px 9px rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    transition: box-shadow .22s, transform .22s, color .22s;
}
.npf-cta:hover {
    box-shadow:
        8px 8px 18px rgba(66,12,108,.22),
        -3px -3px 9px rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.npf-cta span { line-height: 1; }
.npf-cta i { font-size: 13px; transition: transform .22s; }
.npf-cta:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ── Secondary icon bubble (accent orange tint) ─────────── */
.npf-ci-icon--secondary {
    background: rgba(242,101,34,.08) !important;
    box-shadow:
        3px 3px 7px rgba(242,101,34,.14),
        -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
    color: var(--accent, #f26522) !important;
}

.dark-mode .npf-ci-icon--secondary {
    background: rgba(242,101,34,.12) !important;
    box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,.4), -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}

/* ── Wide plate (team — spans more) ─── */
/* Note: grid handles width via 1.45fr, no extra CSS needed */

/* ── Disclaimer ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npf-disclaimer {
    background: var(--npf-surface, #f0ecf8);
    /* Inset pressed strip */
    box-shadow: inset 0 4px 8px rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    padding: 14px 0;
}
.npf-disclaimer .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
}
.npf-disclaimer i {
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    opacity: .6;
}
.npf-disclaimer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Copyright bar ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.npf-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e0438 0%, #420c6c 100%);
    padding: 13px 0;
}
/* Selection on dark bar: white overlay so text stays visible */
.npf-bar *::selection     { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: #fff !important; }
.npf-bar *::-moz-selection{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: #fff !important; }

.npf-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}
.npf-bar-copy,
.npf-bar-dev   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.npf-bar-copy  { font-weight: 500; }
.np-credit-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color .18s;
}
.np-credit-link:hover { color: var(--accent, #f26522) !important; }

/* .pulse styling is in the scroll-to-top section above */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE  — neumorphic adapts to dark surface
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dark-mode { --npf-surface: #1c1630; }          /* dark lavender surface */

.dark-mode .npf           { background: #1c1630; }
.dark-mode .npf-surface   { background: #1c1630 !important; }

/* Plate: dark neumorphic — brand-dark + near-black shadow */
.dark-mode .npf-plate {
    background: #1c1630 !important;
    box-shadow:
        8px 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        -4px -5px 14px rgba(255,255,255,.04),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-plate:hover {
    box-shadow:
        12px 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        -4px -5px 14px rgba(255,255,255,.04),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-plate-head {
    box-shadow:
        inset 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-plate-head i   { opacity: .6 !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-plate-head span{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; }

.dark-mode .npf-ci-icon {
    background: #1c1630 !important;
    box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,.45), -2px -2px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-ci-text em     { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38) !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-ci-text span,
.dark-mode .npf-ci-text a      { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-ci-text a:hover{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.95) !important; }

.dark-mode .npf-link-list li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-link-list li a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.95) !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-link-mark      { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important; }

.dark-mode .npf-nameplate {
    background: #1c1630 !important;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45), -2px -2px 7px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-nameplate:hover {
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55), -2px -2px 7px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-np-name   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-np-role   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38) !important; }

.dark-mode .npf-cta {
    background: #1c1630 !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.45), -3px -3px 9px rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-cta:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important; }

.dark-mode .npf-disclaimer {
    background: #1c1630 !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
}
.dark-mode .npf-disclaimer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Text selection — prevent text from disappearing on highlight ─── */
.npf *::selection,
.npf-surface *::selection,
.npf-plates *::selection        { background: rgba(66,12,108,.22); color: #111 !important; }
.npf *::-moz-selection,
.npf-surface *::-moz-selection,
.npf-plates *::-moz-selection   { background: rgba(66,12,108,.22); color: #111 !important; }
/* Band area: white selection on dark bg */
.npf-band *::selection          { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff !important; }
.npf-band *::-moz-selection     { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff !important; }
/* Dark mode surface */
.dark-mode .npf-surface *::selection,
.dark-mode .npf-plates *::selection  { background: rgba(140,53,212,.38); color: #fff !important; }
.dark-mode .npf-surface *::-moz-selection,
.dark-mode .npf-plates *::-moz-selection { background: rgba(140,53,212,.38); color: #fff !important; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BASE OVERFLOW GUARDS  (apply at all sizes)
   Prevent any element from blowing out its grid/flex cell
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npf-band-info,
.npf-plate,
.npf-plate-body,
.npf-ci-text,
.npf-np-role,
.npf-np-name,
.npf-link-list li a  { min-width: 0; }

/* Social icons: wrap when there are many (TikTok etc.) */
.npf-socials         { flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Badges: allow wrapping text on very small containers */
.npf-badge           { white-space: normal; word-break: break-word; }

/* Plate grid children can't overflow their track */
.npf-plates > *      { min-width: 0; }

/* Contact / link text wraps cleanly */
.npf-ci-text span,
.npf-ci-text a       { word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }

/* Disclaimer text */
.npf-disclaimer p    { word-break: break-word; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤ 1199px  —  Tighten plates, start scaling company name
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .npf-plates      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 20px; }
    .npf-surface     { padding: 44px 0 36px; }
    .npf-company     { font-size: 28px; }
    .npf-plate-body  { padding: 18px 18px 22px 20px; }
    .single-right-sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤ 991px  —  Tablet: band stacks vertically, 2-col plates
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* ── Band ─── */
    .npf-band           { padding: 26px 0; }
    .npf-band-inner     { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    .npf-band-rule      { display: none; }
    .npf-logo-img       { max-height: 48px; }
    .npf-company        { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; }
    .npf-badge          { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 4px 10px; }
    .npf-badges         { gap: 6px; }
    .npf-social-btn     { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 13px; }

    /* ── Plates: 2 cols; team spans full width ─── */
    .npf-plates         { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .npf-plate-wide     { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .npf-surface        { padding: 32px 0 26px; }
    .npf-plate-body     { padding: 16px 16px 20px 18px; }

    /* Name grid: 3 cols at tablet (team is full-width) */
    .npf-name-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; }

    /* Plate head */
    .npf-plate-head     { padding: 12px 16px 12px 20px; gap: 10px; }
    .npf-plate-head span{ font-size: 16px; }
    .npf-plate-head i   { font-size: 16px; }

    /* Slightly smaller contact labels */
    .npf-ci-text em     { font-size: 14px; }
    .npf-ci-icon        { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 8px; }
    .npf-contact-list   { gap: 14px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤ 767px  —  Large phones / small tablet portrait
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .related-news .col-lg-3 { width: 50%; }

    /* Band */
    .npf-company        { font-size: 20px; }
    .npf-badge          { font-size: 12px; padding: 4px 9px; }

    /* Plates still 2-col but narrower */
    .npf-plates         { gap: 14px; }
    .npf-plate-body     { padding: 14px 14px 18px 16px; }
    .npf-name-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }

    .npf-plate-head span{ font-size: 15px; }
    .npf-plate-head i   { font-size: 15px; }
    .npf-plate-head     { padding: 11px 14px 11px 18px; }

    /* Labels */
    .npf-ci-text em     { font-size: 13px; }
    .npf-ci-text span,
    .npf-ci-text a      { font-size: 14px; }
    .npf-np-role        { font-size: 14px; }
    .npf-np-name        { font-size: 14px; }
    .npf-nameplate      { padding: 10px 11px; }

    /* Corner marks smaller on small screens */
    .npf-plate::before,
    .npf-plate::after   { width: 10px; height: 10px; }

    /* Copyright bar */
    .npf-bar-row        { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 4px; }

    /* Link font */
    .npf-link-list li a { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 8px 0; }
    .npf-cta            { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 18px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤ 575px  —  Single-column phones (standard smartphones)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    /* Band: compact */
    .npf-band           { padding: 22px 0; }
    .npf-logo-img       { max-height: 42px; }
    .npf-company        { font-size: 18px; }
    .npf-badge          { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 3px 8px; }
    .npf-badges         { gap: 5px; }
    .npf-social-btn     { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 12.5px; }
    .npf-socials        { gap: 7px; }

    /* Plates: single column */
    .npf-plates         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .npf-plate-wide     { grid-column: auto; }
    .npf-surface        { padding: 24px 0 20px; }
    .npf-plate-body     { padding: 14px 14px 18px 14px; }

    /* Name grid: 2 cols */
    .npf-name-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 7px; }
    .npf-nameplate      { padding: 9px 10px; gap: 3px; }

    /* Plate head */
    .npf-plate-head     { padding: 11px 14px 11px 16px; gap: 8px; }
    .npf-plate-head span{ font-size: 14px; }
    .npf-plate-head i   { font-size: 14px; }

    /* Contact */
    .npf-ci-icon        { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 7px; }
    .npf-ci-text em     { font-size: 12px; }
    .npf-ci-text span,
    .npf-ci-text a      { font-size: 13.5px; }
    .npf-contact-list   { gap: 12px; }
    .npf-contact-row    { gap: 10px; }

    /* Team */
    .npf-np-role        { font-size: 12px; }
    .npf-np-name        { font-size: 13px; }

    /* Links */
    .npf-link-list li a { font-size: 14px; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 0; }

    /* Corner marks hidden on smallest screens (clutter) */
    .npf-plate::before,
    .npf-plate::after   { display: none; }

    /* Disclaimer */
    .npf-disclaimer .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
    .npf-disclaimer i   { display: none; }

    /* General */
    .related-news .col-lg-3 { width: 100%; }
    .single-main h1, .single-page h1 { font-size: 22px !important; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤ 400px  —  Very small phones (iPhone SE, Galaxy A03)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .npf-company        { font-size: 16px; }
    .npf-badge          { font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 7px; max-width: 100%; }
    .npf-plate-body     { padding: 12px 12px 16px 12px; }
    .npf-name-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
    .npf-nameplate      { padding: 8px 10px; }
    .npf-ci-icon        { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
    .npf-ci-text em     { font-size: 11px; }
    .npf-ci-text span,
    .npf-ci-text a      { font-size: 13px; }
    .npf-np-role        { font-size: 11px; }
    .npf-np-name        { font-size: 12.5px; }
    .npf-plate-head span{ font-size: 13px; }
    .npf-plate-head i   { font-size: 13px; }
    .npf-social-btn     { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 12px; }
    .npf-socials        { gap: 6px; }
    .npf-bar-copy,
    .npf-bar-dev        { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR TEAM PAGE  —  Hierarchical Pyramid Layout
   Tier 1 (1 card) → Tier 2 (2 cards) → Tier 3+ (grid)
   Each tier centred · Connector lines between tiers
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ot-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #f8f5ff 0%, #ffffff 48%, #f0ecf8 100%);
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ot-hero-deco-a,
.ot-hero-deco-b {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ot-hero-deco-a {
    width: 560px; height: 560px;
    top: -180px; right: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(66,12,108,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.ot-hero-deco-b {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    bottom: -120px; left: -80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,101,34,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.ot-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ot-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.14);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ot-eyebrow i { font-size: 14px; }

.ot-hero-title {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0d0d14;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -.6px;
}

.ot-hero-desc {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Decorative divider */
.ot-hero-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ot-hero-divider span:not(.ot-hero-gem) {
    display: block;
    width: 64px; height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(66,12,108,.28));
}
.ot-hero-divider span:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent, rgba(66,12,108,.28));
}
.ot-hero-gem {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: otGemPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes otGemPulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(66,12,108,.4); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(66,12,108,0); }
}

/* Team count pill */
.ot-hero-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-radius: 40px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.28);
}
.ot-hero-stat strong {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ── Section wrapper ───────────────────────────────────── */
.ot-section {
    background: #f4f0fb;
    padding: 64px 0 88px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TIER SYSTEM  —  hierarchical rows
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Shared tier row: centres all children */
.ot-tier {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

/* ── Tier 1: single featured leader ───── */
.ot-tier-1 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ot-tier-1 .ot-card { width: 340px; }

/* ── Tier 2: 2 senior cards ────────────── */
.ot-tier-2 .ot-card { width: 280px; }

/* ── Tier 3: 4-col grid ─────────────────── */
.ot-tier-grid .ot-card { width: calc(25% - 21px); min-width: 0; }

/* ── Connector between tiers ───────────── */
.ot-connector {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 6px 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}
.ot-conn-line {
    display: block;
    width: 2px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(66,12,108,.3), rgba(66,12,108,.15));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.ot-conn-line--fade {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(66,12,108,.15), rgba(66,12,108,.04));
}
.ot-conn-dot {
    display: block;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(66,12,108,.35);
    background: #f4f0fb;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Card shell (shared across all tiers) ── */
.ot-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px  rgba(66,12,108,.07),
        0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    transition: transform .34s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1),
                box-shadow .3s ease;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}
.ot-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(66,12,108,.14),
        0 28px 64px rgba(66,12,108,.10);
    border-top-color: var(--accent, #f26522);
}

/* Lead (top position) card: permanent brand accent */
.ot-card--lead {
    border-top-color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    width: 340px; /* ensures Tier 1 sizing */
}

/* ── Photo block ───────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Photo block: square via aspect-ratio + padding-top fallback for old Safari */
.ot-photo-block {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Legacy fallback (Safari <15, old Chrome) */
    padding-top: 100%;
    height: 0;
}
/* Modern browsers: override the padding-top hack */
@supports (aspect-ratio: 1) {
    .ot-photo-block {
        padding-top: 0;
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    }
}

.ot-photo {
    /* Stretch to fill block including padding-top hack */
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;   /* prioritises face over lower body */
    display: block;
    transition: transform .55s ease;
}
@supports (aspect-ratio: 1) {
    .ot-photo {
        position: relative;   /* back to normal flow in modern browsers */
        inset: auto;
    }
}

.ot-card:hover .ot-photo { transform: scale(1.10); }

/* ── Fallback: site logo centred on brand gradient ─────── */
.ot-photo-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ede8f8 0%, #c8bcec 100%);
    padding: 22%;           /* generous padding so logo has breathing room */
}
.ot-fallback-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: .55;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.2));
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.ot-card:hover .ot-fallback-logo {
    opacity: .75;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Last-resort: icon placeholder */
.ot-photo-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ede8f8, #d8ceef);
    color: rgba(66,12,108,.22);
    font-size: 64px;
}

/* Gradient veil */
.ot-veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 25%,
        rgba(42,8,73,.62) 70%,
        rgba(20,4,36,.92) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .32s ease;
}
.ot-card:hover .ot-veil { opacity: 1; }

/* Hover info: role label + social icons — slides up */
.ot-hover-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 0 16px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .32s ease, opacity .32s ease;
}
.ot-card:hover .ot-hover-info { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

.ot-hover-role {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ot-hover-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ot-soc-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .22s, color .22s, transform .22s;
}
.ot-soc-btn:hover { background: var(--accent, #f26522); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.14); }
.ot-soc-fb:hover  { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.ot-soc-tw:hover  { background: #000;    color: #fff; }


/* Lead badge — top-left crown */
.ot-lead-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px; left: 10px;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent, #f26522), #d44c10);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(242,101,34,.45);
}

/* ── Card body ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ot-body {
    padding: 20px 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    min-height: 88px;
}

/* Name: h3 reset — matches visual style, suppresses browser h3 defaults */
.ot-body-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 4px;   /* reset browser h3 margin */
    padding: 0;        /* reset any theme padding on headings */
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

/* Role: secondary — small, muted, below name */
.ot-body-role {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    opacity: .72;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* ── Empty state ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.ot-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #888;
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 72px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ot-empty i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--brand, #420c6c); opacity: .5; }

/* ── Dark mode ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .ot-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1e1832 0%, #0e0e1e 48%, #1c1630 100%);
}
.dark-mode .ot-hero-title  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.dark-mode .ot-hero-desc   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); }
.dark-mode .ot-eyebrow     { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.dark-mode .ot-hero-divider span:not(.ot-hero-gem) { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.15)) !important; }
.dark-mode .ot-hero-divider span:last-child         { background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.15)) !important; }

.dark-mode .ot-section     { background: #0e0e1e; }
.dark-mode .ot-card        {
    background: #1c1630;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.dark-mode .ot-card:hover  { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.dark-mode .ot-body-name   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.dark-mode .ot-body-role   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.dark-mode .ot-photo-logo-wrap { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2e1f4e, #1a1030) !important; }
.dark-mode .ot-photo-icon      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e1f4e, #1a1030) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE  —  tier collapse strategy
   ≥992px  : Tier1=1 card · Tier2=2 cards · Tier3=4-col grid
   767-991 : Tier1=1 card · Tier2=2 cards · Tier3=3-col
   480-767 : All tiers → 2-col
   <480px  : All tiers → 1-col centred
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ≤1199px — grid tier becomes 3-col */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .ot-hero-title          { font-size: 46px; }
    .ot-tier                { gap: 22px; }
    .ot-tier-grid .ot-card  { width: calc(33.333% - 15px); }
}

/* ≤991px — tier2 tighter, tier-grid 3-col */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ot-hero            { padding: 56px 0 42px; }
    .ot-hero-title      { font-size: 36px; }
    .ot-hero-desc       { font-size: 15px; }
    .ot-section         { padding: 48px 0 60px; }
    .ot-tier            { gap: 20px; }

    .ot-tier-1 .ot-card,
    .ot-card--lead      { width: 300px; }

    .ot-tier-2 .ot-card { width: 240px; }

    .ot-tier-grid .ot-card { width: calc(33.333% - 14px); min-width: 0; }

    .ot-body-name       { font-size: 16px; }
    .ot-body            { padding: 16px 14px 20px; }
}

/* ≤767px — all tiers collapse to 2-col */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ot-hero-title      { font-size: 30px; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
    .ot-hero-desc       { font-size: 14px; }
    .ot-section         { padding: 36px 0 48px; }
    .ot-tier            { gap: 16px; }

    /* All tiers → 2 cards per row */
    .ot-tier-1 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-2 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-grid .ot-card,
    .ot-card--lead      { width: calc(50% - 8px); min-width: 0; }

    .ot-body            { padding: 14px 12px 18px; min-height: auto; }
    .ot-body-name       { font-size: 15px; }
    .ot-body-role       { font-size: 11px; }
    .ot-hero-stat       { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 18px; }
    .ot-hero-stat strong{ font-size: 20px; }

    /* Connector shorter on mobile */
    .ot-conn-line       { height: 14px; }
}

/* ≤480px — single column */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ot-hero            { padding: 44px 0 34px; }
    .ot-hero-title      { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.2px; }
    .ot-hero-desc       { font-size: 13.5px; }
    .ot-section         { padding: 28px 0 36px; }
    .ot-tier            { gap: 14px; }

    /* Single column, max 340px, self-centred */
    .ot-tier-1 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-2 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-grid .ot-card,
    .ot-card--lead      { width: min(100%, 340px); }

    .ot-body-name       { font-size: 16px; }
    .ot-body            { padding: 14px 12px 18px; }
    .ot-eyebrow         { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
    .ot-conn-line       { height: 12px; }
}

/* ≤360px — very small phones */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .ot-hero-title      { font-size: 22px; }
    .ot-tier-1 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-2 .ot-card,
    .ot-tier-grid .ot-card,
    .ot-card--lead      { width: 100%; }
    .ot-body-name       { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER BILLBOARD — FULL RESPONSIVE SYSTEM
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ≥992px DESKTOP : Billboard + $ad['web'] images shown
                    Mobile strip + $ad['mobile'] images hidden
   <992px MOBILE  : Billboard + $ad['web'] images hidden
                    Mobile strip + $ad['mobile'] images shown
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1400px ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .np-ad-panel-dual { max-width: 440px; }
    .np-ad-empty      { max-width: 440px; }
}

/* ── 1280px ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .np-billboard-center            { padding: 10px 22px; }
    .np-header-logo-img             { max-width: 230px; max-height: 72px; }
    .np-billboard-left              { padding-right: 16px; }
    .np-billboard-right             { padding-left:  16px; }
    .np-ad-panel-dual               { max-width: 400px; }
}

/* ── 1199px ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .np-billboard-center            { padding: 8px 18px; min-width: 180px; }
    .np-header-logo-img             { max-width: 200px;   max-height: 66px; }
    .np-billboard-left              { padding-right: 14px; }
    .np-billboard-right             { padding-left:  14px; }
    .np-ad-panel-dual               { max-width: 360px; gap: 5px; }
    .np-ad-panel-dual .np-ad-slot   { min-height: 46px; }
    .np-logo-date                   { font-size: 11px; margin-top: 7px; padding-top: 6px; }
    /* L brackets scale down with column */
    .np-billboard-center::before { width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 6px; left: 6px; }
    .np-billboard-center::after  { width: 14px; height: 14px; bottom: 6px; right: 6px; }
}

/* ── 1024px (desktop only) ───────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .np-header-billboard            { padding: 10px 0; }
    .np-billboard-center            { padding: 10px 12px; min-width: 148px; }
    .np-header-logo-img             { max-width: 164px;   max-height: 56px; }
    .np-billboard-left              { padding-right: 10px; }
    .np-billboard-right             { padding-left:  10px; }
    .np-ad-panel-dual               { max-width: 290px; gap: 4px; }
    .np-ad-panel-dual .np-ad-slot   { min-height: 40px; }
    .np-logo-date                   { font-size: 10px; margin-top: 5px; padding-top: 5px; }
    .np-billboard-center::before { width: 12px; height: 12px; top: 5px; left: 5px; }
    .np-billboard-center::after  { width: 12px; height: 12px; bottom: 5px; right: 5px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ≤991px  MOBILE LAYOUT
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* ── Desktop billboard OFF: web ad images hidden ───── */
    .np-header-billboard        { display: none !important; }

    /* ── Mobile logo-bar ON ─────────────────────────────── */
    .np-header-mobile {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 9px 0;
    }

    /* Mobile logo — premium drop-shadow preserved */
    .np-mobile-logo-link { display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .np-mobile-logo-link img {
        max-width: 140px;
        max-height: 52px;
        width: auto; height: auto;
        display: block;
        object-fit: contain;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(66,12,108,.16));
    }

    /* Mobile controls (search icon + hamburger) */
    .np-mobile-controls {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* header-top resets for mobile */
    .header-top { padding: 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(66,12,108,.08); }

    /* ── Mobile ad strip ON ─────────────────────────────
       ALL ads shown, full-width, stacked one per row.
       Uses $ad['mobile'] with fallback to $ad['web'].   */
    .np-mobile-ad-strip {
        display: block !important;
        background: #f5f3f9;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.08);
        padding: 6px 0 4px;
    }

    .np-mobile-ad-unit {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 6px;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .np-mobile-ad-unit + .np-mobile-ad-unit { margin-top: 5px; }

    .np-mobile-ad-unit img {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 100px;
        object-fit: contain;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Kill all legacy header elements */
    .h-logo-wrap, .ht-wrap,
    .header-top-mobile-only-ads { display: none !important; }
}

/* ── 767px ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .np-mobile-logo-link img  { max-width: 120px; max-height: 46px; }
    .np-mobile-ad-unit img    { max-height: 90px; }
}

/* ── 575px: small phones ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .np-mobile-logo-link img  { max-width: 106px; max-height: 40px; }
    .np-mobile-ad-unit img    { max-height: 80px; }
}

/* ── 380px: very small phones ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .np-mobile-logo-link img  { max-width: 90px; max-height: 36px; }
    .np-mobile-ad-unit img    { max-height: 70px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ROADBLOCK / INTERSTITIAL AD — NEWS PORTAL STANDARD
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Pattern used by major news portals (dark overlay + floating close button)
   Times of India, Guardian — dark overlay + centered ad
   image + floating X + small footer bar.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Overlay ─────────────────────────────────────────────
   JS sets display:block to show. We intercept to flex.   */
#messagem {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.84);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* When shown: flex for centering, scroll if ad is taller than viewport */
#messagem[style*="block"] {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 52px 16px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Deck wrapper: holds all stacked cards; height set by JS to top card height */
.np-rb-deck {
    position: relative;
    width: fit-content;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 90vw;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Animated card — full-sized, no artificial max-width cap ─ */
.np-rb-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 90vw;              /* fills 90% of any screen width */
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: visible;            /* close btn sits outside the card */
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    animation: npRbIn .38s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
    /* Width adapts to the ad image — browser auto-sizes the card */
    width: fit-content;
    min-width: 280px;
}

@keyframes npRbIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(.95); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)    scale(1); }
}

/* ── Floating close (X) button ────────────────────────── */
.np-rb-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    right: -14px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border: 2.5px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.np-rb-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent, #f26522);
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(90deg);
}

/* ── Ad image area — full natural size, no cropping ────── */
.np-rb-ad-wrap {
    display: block;
    background: #111;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
}

.np-rb-ad-wrap a { display: block; line-height: 0; }

/* Web image — desktop: shows at its natural full size.
   max-width: 90vw prevents overflow on any screen.
   height: auto keeps natural proportions (never cropped). */
.np-rb-ad-wrap .webskipad {
    display: block !important;
    width: auto !important;      /* natural width — not forced to 100% */
    max-width: 90vw !important;  /* never wider than 90% of viewport */
    height: auto !important;     /* natural height — never capped or cropped */
    border: none;
    margin: 0 auto;              /* center if narrower than card */
    padding: 0;
}

/* Mobile image — shows at full natural size on mobile.
   max-width: 95vw uses nearly the full phone screen width. */
.np-rb-ad-wrap .mobileskipad {
    display: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 95vw !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border: none;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Switch at 991px: web image hides, mobile image shows */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .np-rb-ad-wrap .webskipad    { display: none  !important; }
    .np-rb-ad-wrap .mobileskipad { display: block !important; }
}

/* ── Footer bar — dark strip below the ad ─────────────── */
.np-rb-footer {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* Site logo — white version on dark footer */
.np-rb-logo {
    display: block;
    max-height: 26px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);  /* force white regardless of original color */
    opacity: .85;
}

/* Countdown text */
.np-rb-countdown {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Countdown number highlighted */
.np-rb-timer {
    color: var(--accent, #f26522);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    min-width: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: right;
}

/* ── Mobile: card fills more screen ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    /* Full-width on small phones, minimal padding so ad fills the screen */
    #messagem[style*="block"] { padding: 36px 8px 16px; }
    .np-rb-card               { max-width: 100%; min-width: 0; border-radius: 10px; }
    .np-rb-close              { top: -12px; right: -8px; width: 30px; height: 30px; }
    .np-rb-ad-wrap            { border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0; }
    .np-rb-footer             { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; padding: 8px 14px; }
    .np-rb-logo               { max-height: 22px; }
    /* Mobile ad fills full phone width */
    .np-rb-ad-wrap .mobileskipad { max-width: 100vw !important; width: 100% !important; }
}

/* ── Dark mode ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode #messagem { background: rgba(0,0,0,.9); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST — NATIVE SOCIAL SHARE BUTTONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.np-share-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.np-share-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: filter .15s, transform .12s;
    line-height: 1;
}
.np-share-btn:hover  { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.np-share-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.np-share-btn svg    { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.np-share-fb    { background: #1877f2; color: #fff; }
.np-share-x     { background: #000;    color: #fff; }
.np-share-wa    { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.np-share-viber { background: #7360f2; color: #fff; }
.np-share-copy  { background: #f4f0f9; color: #420c6c; border: 1.5px solid #e0d5ef; }
.np-share-copy svg { stroke: #420c6c; }

.dark-mode .np-share-copy  { background: #2e1450; color: #c8a4e8; border-color: #5a1a90; }
.dark-mode .np-share-label { color: #ccc; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NP ADVERTISEMENT — FRONT-END SLOTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Base ad slot */
.np-ad-slot {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	max-width: 100%;
	text-align: center;
	vertical-align: top;
}
.np-ad-slot img, .np-ad-slot iframe, .np-ad-slot video {
	display: block;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	border-radius: 4px;
}
.np-ad-slot iframe { width: 100%; }
.np-ad-html { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
.np-ad-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 3px;
	right: 3px;
	font-size: 9px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	color: #fff;
	background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
	padding: 1px 5px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
/* Zone container */
.np-ads-zone {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 10px;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding: 8px 0;
}
/* Display style classes — control slot width within zone */
.np-ad-display-full  { width: 100%; }
.np-ad-display-half  { width: calc(50% - 5px); }
.np-ad-display-third { width: calc(33.333% - 7px); }
.np-ad-display-auto  { width: auto; }
/* Collapse on small screens */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.np-ad-display-half,
	.np-ad-display-third { width: 100%; }
}
/* IAB max-width hints (let image control height) */
.np-ad-leaderboard   { max-width: 728px; }
.np-ad-super-lb      { max-width: 970px; }
.np-ad-medium-rect   { max-width: 300px; }
.np-ad-half-page     { max-width: 300px; }
.np-ad-mobile-banner { max-width: 320px; }

/* ── Footer Sticky Strip ─────────────────────────────── */
.np-sticky-footer {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	z-index: 9990;
	background: #fff;
	border-top: 2px solid #e0d5ef;
	box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(66,12,108,.12);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	min-height: 60px;
}
.np-sticky-inner {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.np-sticky-close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 4px;
	right: 8px;
	background: rgba(0,0,0,.08);
	border: none;
	border-radius: 50%;
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	color: #555;
	transition: background .15s;
	padding: 0;
	font-size: 12px;
}
.np-sticky-close:hover { background: rgba(220,38,38,.12); color: #dc2626; }

/* ── Mobile Bottom Sticky ──────────────────────────── */
.np-sticky-mobile-bottom {
	display: none;
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	z-index: 9991;
	background: #fff;
	border-top: 2px solid #e0d5ef;
	box-shadow: 0 -3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
	padding: 6px 12px 6px;
	text-align: center;
}
/* Hide footer sticky on mobile (mobile bar takes over) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.np-sticky-footer { display: none; }
	.np-sticky-mobile-bottom { display: block; }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
	.np-sticky-mobile-bottom { display: none; }
	.np-sticky-mobile-top    { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile Top Sticky ─────────────────────────────── */
.np-sticky-mobile-top {
	display: none;
	position: fixed;
	top: 46px; /* WP admin bar height on mobile */
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	z-index: 9989;
	background: #fff;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #e0d5ef;
	box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
	padding: 6px 12px;
	text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.np-sticky-mobile-top { display: block; }
	/* Offset body so content isn't hidden */
	body.has-np-mob-top { padding-top: 70px; }
}
body.admin-bar .np-sticky-mobile-top { top: 46px; }

/* ── Popup / Modal Ad ──────────────────────────────── */
.np-popup-overlay {
	display: none;
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
	z-index: 99999;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 20px;
}
.np-popup-box {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 12px;
	max-width: 600px;
	width: 100%;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.np-popup-close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 8px;
	right: 8px;
	z-index: 10;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
	border: none;
	border-radius: 50%;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #fff;
	transition: background .15s;
}
.np-popup-close:hover { background: rgba(220,38,38,.8); }
.np-popup-box .np-ad-slot { width: 100%; }
.np-popup-box .np-ad-slot img { width: 100%; border-radius: 0; }

/* ── Dark mode overrides ────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .np-sticky-footer,
.dark-mode .np-sticky-mobile-bottom,
.dark-mode .np-sticky-mobile-top { background: #111020; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .np-sticky-close { color: #ccc; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.dark-mode .np-popup-box { background: #1a0f35; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AUTHOR PROFILE PAGE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM AUTHOR / REPORTER PROFILE PAGE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Page wrapper ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-author-page {
    background: #f5f1fb;
    min-height: 80vh;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   1.  HERO BANNER
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a044a 0%, #420c6c 45%, #6b2194 100%);
    padding: 60px 0 72px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative floating circles */
.npa-hero-deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: .07;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.npa-hero-deco-1 {
    width: 420px; height: 420px;
    background: #fff;
    top: -140px; right: -80px;
}
.npa-hero-deco-2 {
    width: 240px; height: 240px;
    background: #f26522;
    bottom: -80px; left: -60px;
}
.npa-hero-deco-3 {
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    background: #fff;
    top: 20px; left: 28%;
}

/* Inner layout: avatar left, identity right */
.npa-hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Avatar block ── */
.npa-hero-avatar-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.npa-hero-avatar-ring {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f26522, #fff, #420c6c);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-hero-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
}
.npa-avatar-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.npa-avatar-placeholder i {
    font-size: 64px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

/* Article count badge */
.npa-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.npa-hero-badge i { font-size: 13px; opacity: .8; }

/* ── Identity block ── */
.npa-hero-identity {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

/* Designation chip above name */
.npa-hero-desg {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(242,101,34,.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242,101,34,.4);
    color: #ffc49a;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.npa-hero-desg i { font-size: 13px; opacity: .8; }

/* Author name */
.npa-hero-name {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Verified tick */
.npa-hero-verified {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    background: #1da1f2;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-hero-verified i { font-size: 15px; color: #fff; }

/* Location */
.npa-hero-location {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.npa-hero-location i { color: #f26522; }

/* Social pill buttons */
.npa-hero-socials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.npa-soc {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
    border: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.npa-soc:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25); color: #fff; }
.npa-soc i     { font-size: 15px; }
.npa-soc-fb    { background: #1877f2; }
.npa-soc-tw    { background: #1da1f2; }
.npa-soc-yt    { background: #ff0000; }
.npa-soc-ig    { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   2.  STATS STRIP
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-stats-strip {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ede7f6;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}
.npa-stats-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 72px;
}
.npa-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2px;
}
.npa-stat-num {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #420c6c;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.npa-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #999;
}
.npa-stat-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #ede7f6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   3.  BODY AREA
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-body-container {
    padding-top: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

/* ── Bio card ── */
.npa-bio-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #ede7f6;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.npa-bio-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #420c6c, #6b2194);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.npa-bio-header i { font-size: 18px; opacity: .85; }
.npa-bio-text {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444;
}

/* ── Articles section head ── */
.npa-articles-section { margin-top: 0; }
.npa-section-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ede7f6;
}
.npa-section-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.npa-section-title i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 20px; }
.npa-section-count {
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   4.  ARTICLE CARDS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-articles-grid { row-gap: 20px; }

.npa-acard {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    transition: box-shadow .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.npa-acard:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card image */
.npa-acard-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: #f0ecf8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-acard-img-link { display: block; height: 100%; }
.npa-acard-img img,
.npa-acard-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.npa-acard:hover .npa-acard-thumb { transform: scale(1.07); }

/* No-image placeholder */
.npa-acard-no-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ede7f6, #ddd0f0);
}
.npa-acard-no-img i { font-size: 36px; color: rgba(66,12,108,.25); }

/* Category badge on image */
.npa-acard-cat {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .18s;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.npa-acard-cat:hover { background: #f26522; color: #fff; }

/* Card body */
.npa-acard-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 10px;
}
.npa-acard-title {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.npa-acard-title a {
    color: #1a1a2e;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .18s;
}
.npa-acard-title a:hover { color: #420c6c; }

/* Card footer row */
.npa-acard-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f4f0f8;
}
.npa-acard-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #999;
}
.npa-acard-date i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 13px; }
.npa-acard-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    color: #420c6c;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: background .18s, color .18s;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-acard-read:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   5.  PAGINATION
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.npa-pgbtn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #420c6c;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s, transform .15s;
}
.npa-pgbtn:hover            { background: rgba(66,12,108,.08); border-color: #420c6c; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.npa-pgbtn.is-active        { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.3); }
.npa-pgbtn-arrow i          { font-size: 13px; }
.npa-pgbtn-dots             { border-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #aaa; cursor: default; pointer-events: none; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   6.  NO POSTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-no-posts {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: #aaa;
}
.npa-no-posts-icon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.npa-no-posts-icon i { font-size: 40px; color: rgba(66,12,108,.3); }
.npa-no-posts h3     { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #555; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.npa-no-posts p      { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   7.  RESPONSIVE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .npa-hero-banner   { padding: 48px 0 56px; }
    .npa-hero-avatar-ring { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
    .npa-stat-item { padding: 12px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npa-hero-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .npa-hero-identity { padding-top: 0; }
    .npa-hero-name     { justify-content: center; }
    .npa-hero-location { justify-content: center; }
    .npa-hero-socials  { justify-content: center; }
    .npa-stats-inner   { justify-content: center; }
    .npa-stat-item     { padding: 12px 18px; }
    .npa-bio-text      { padding: 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .npa-hero-banner   { padding: 36px 0 44px; }
    .npa-hero-avatar-ring { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
    .npa-hero-name     { font-size: 26px; }
    .npa-soc span      { display: none; }
    .npa-soc           { width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; justify-content: center; }
    .npa-stat-sep      { display: none; }
    .npa-stats-inner   { gap: 4px; }
    .npa-stat-item     { flex: 0 0 45%; padding: 10px 12px; }
    .npa-stat-num      { font-size: 15px; }
    .npa-section-title { font-size: 16px; }
    .npa-pgbtn         { min-width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   8.  DARK MODE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dark-mode .npa-author-page    { background: #0d0b1a; }
.dark-mode .npa-stats-strip    { background: #180d2e; border-color: #2e1450; box-shadow: none; }
.dark-mode .npa-stat-num       { color: #c8b4f0; }
.dark-mode .npa-stat-lbl       { color: #6b5ea0; }
.dark-mode .npa-stat-sep       { background: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npa-bio-card       { background: #15102a; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npa-bio-text       { color: #c8b8e0; }
.dark-mode .npa-section-title  { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .npa-section-head   { border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npa-acard          { background: #15102a; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npa-acard-title a  { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .npa-acard-date     { color: #6b5ea0; }
.dark-mode .npa-acard-foot     { border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npa-pgbtn          { background: #1a0f35; color: #c8b4f0; border-color: #3a1e60; }
.dark-mode .npa-pgbtn.is-active{ background: #420c6c; color: #fff; }
.dark-mode .npa-no-posts h3    { color: #8870b8; }

/* ======================================================================================
   LAYOUT: FEATURED + SIDE LIST  (Hero main + vertical stack)
   ====================================================================================== */
.np-fs-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 20px; align-items: start; }
.np-fs-featured { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: #1a1a2e; }
.np-fs-featured .np-fs-img-link { display: block; height: 100%; }
.np-fs-featured img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; display: block; }
.np-fs-featured:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-fs-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 60px 20px 18px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 60%, transparent 100%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.np-fs-cat-badge { display: inline-block; background: #c2410c; color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 3px; align-self: flex-start; }
.np-fs-title { margin: 0; }
.np-fs-title a { font-size: clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px); font-weight: 700; color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.35; display: block; }
.np-fs-title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.np-fs-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.np-fs-meta a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); text-decoration: none; }
.np-fs-meta a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.np-fs-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.np-fs-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf8; transition: background .15s; }
.np-fs-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.np-fs-item:hover { background: #faf8fd; }
.np-fs-thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 90px; height: 65px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; display: block; background: #f0ecf8; }
.np-fs-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.np-fs-item:hover .np-fs-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-fs-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.np-fs-item-title { margin: 0; }
.np-fs-item-title a { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.np-fs-item-title a:hover { color: #c2410c; }
.np-fs-item-date { font-size: 11.5px; color: #888; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.np-fs-item-date i { color: #c2410c; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .np-fs-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .np-fs-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ======================================================================================
   LAYOUT: MAGAZINE GRID  (Multi-column editorial grid)
   ====================================================================================== */
.np-mag-main-card { position: relative; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #1a1a2e; display: block; }
.np-mag-main-img-link { display: block; line-height: 0; }
/* !important overrides WordPress inline style="width:100%;height:56.25%;max-width:2560px;" */
.np-mag-main-img-link img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.np-mag-main-card:hover .np-mag-main-img-link img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-mag-main-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 50px 16px 16px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.np-mag-main-overlay .np-mag-cat { display: inline-block; background: #7c3aed; color: #fff; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.np-mag-main-overlay h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(15px,2vw,20px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.np-mag-main-overlay h2 a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.np-mag-main-overlay h2 a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.np-mag-main-date { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.np-mag-med-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.np-mag-med-img { border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; background: #f0ecf8; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 0; }
.np-mag-med-img img { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; transition: transform .4s; }
.np-mag-med-card:hover .np-mag-med-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-mag-med-body { padding: 10px 0 0; flex: 1; }
.np-mag-med-cat { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.np-mag-med-title { margin: 0; }
.np-mag-med-title a { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.np-mag-med-title a:hover { color: #7c3aed; }
.np-mag-med-date { font-size: 11px; color: #888; margin-top: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.np-mag-sm-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06); height: 100%; }
.np-mag-sm-img { overflow: hidden; background: #f0ecf8; line-height: 0; }
.np-mag-sm-img img { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; transition: transform .4s; }
.np-mag-sm-card:hover .np-mag-sm-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-mag-sm-body { padding: 12px 12px 14px; }
.np-mag-sm-cat { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.np-mag-sm-title { margin: 0; }
.np-mag-sm-title a { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.np-mag-sm-title a:hover { color: #7c3aed; }
.np-mag-sm-date { font-size: 11px; color: #888; margin-top: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

/* ======================================================================================
   LAYOUT: THUMBNAIL LIST  (Horizontal card listing)
   ====================================================================================== */
.np-tl-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.np-tl-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf8; transition: background .15s; }
.np-tl-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.np-tl-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.np-tl-thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 100px; height: 72px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; display: block; background: #f0ecf8; }
.np-tl-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.np-tl-item:hover .np-tl-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-tl-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.np-tl-cat { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f766e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px; text-decoration: none; }
.np-tl-cat:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.np-tl-title { margin: 0; }
.np-tl-title a { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.np-tl-title a:hover { color: #0f766e; }
.np-tl-date { font-size: 11.5px; color: #888; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.np-tl-date i { color: #0f766e; font-size: 13px; }

/* ======================================================================================
   LAYOUT: PHOTO FEATURE OVERLAY  (Full-bleed image + content overlay)
   ====================================================================================== */
.np-pf-wrap { border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.np-pf-img-box { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/7; background: #1a1a2e; overflow: hidden; }
.np-pf-img-box a.np-pf-img-link { display: block; height: 100%; }
.np-pf-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.np-pf-wrap:hover .np-pf-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-pf-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 100%); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; padding: 24px 28px; gap: 16px; }
.np-pf-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.np-pf-cat { display: inline-block; background: #1d4ed8; color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 3px; align-self: flex-start; }
.np-pf-title { margin: 0; }
.np-pf-title a { font-size: clamp(20px,3vw,34px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.3; display: block; }
.np-pf-title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.np-pf-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.np-pf-author { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.np-pf-author:hover { color: #fff; }
.np-pf-avatar { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.np-pf-date { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 12.5px; }
.np-pf-date i { color: #60a5fa; }
.np-pf-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 14px; }
.np-pf-readmore { flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); white-space: nowrap; align-self: flex-end; transition: background .2s; }
.np-pf-readmore:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: #fff; }
.np-pf-readmore i { font-size: 15px; }
.np-pf-related { padding: 0; }
.np-pf-rel-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.07); height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0; }
.np-pf-rel-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: #f0ecf8; }
.np-pf-rel-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
.np-pf-rel-card:hover .np-pf-rel-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-pf-rel-body { padding: 12px; }
.np-pf-rel-title { margin: 0; }
.np-pf-rel-title a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; line-height: 1.4; }
.np-pf-rel-title a:hover { color: #1d4ed8; }
.np-pf-rel-date { font-size: 11px; color: #888; margin-top: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .np-pf-overlay { flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 18px; }
    .np-pf-readmore { align-self: flex-start; }
    .np-pf-img-box { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
}

/* ======================================================================================
   LAYOUT: NEWS TICKER  (Scrolling breaking news ticker strip)
   ====================================================================================== */
.np-ticker-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,.15); border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.np-ticker-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 11px 16px; background: #dc2626; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
.np-ticker-live-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; animation: np-live-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes np-live-pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(.75); } }
.np-ticker-lbl { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.np-ticker-track-wrap { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 12px; position: relative; }
.np-ticker-track-wrap::before, .np-ticker-track-wrap::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 24px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.np-ticker-track-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, transparent); }
.np-ticker-track-wrap::after  { right: 48px; background: linear-gradient(to left, #fff, transparent); }
.np-ticker-track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; white-space: nowrap; animation: np-ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite; }
.np-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes np-ticker-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.np-ticker-item { padding: 0 4px; }
.np-ticker-item a { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.np-ticker-item a:hover { color: #dc2626; text-decoration: underline; }
.np-ticker-sep { color: #dc2626; font-size: 16px; padding: 0 10px; opacity: .5; }
.np-ticker-all { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #dc2626; text-decoration: none; border-left: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,.15); background: #fef2f2; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .2s; }
.np-ticker-all:hover { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; }
.np-ticker-all i { font-size: 14px; }

/* Admin icon CSS for new layouts */
.npi-fside { gap: 3px; }
.npi-fside > div { flex: 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.npi-fside > div > b { flex: 2; background: #c2410c; border-radius: 3px; opacity: .75; }
.npi-fside > div > span { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.npi-fside > div > span > i { flex: 1; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }
.npi-fside > aside { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.npi-fside > aside > i { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: 2px; height: 7px; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }
.npi-mag { width: 56px; height: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.npi-mag-top { display: flex; gap: 2px; flex: 2; }
.npi-mag-top > b { flex: 2; background: #7c3aed; border-radius: 3px; opacity: .75; }
.npi-mag-top > s { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; text-decoration: none; }
.npi-mag-top > s > i { flex: 1; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }
.npi-mag-bot { display: flex; gap: 2px; flex: 1; }
.npi-mag-bot > i { flex: 1; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }
.npi-tlist { width: 56px; height: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.npi-tlist > s { display: flex; gap: 3px; align-items: center; flex: 1; text-decoration: none; }
.npi-tlist > s > b { width: 12px; height: 100%; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.npi-tlist > s > span { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.npi-tlist > s > span > i { height: 3px; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 1px; }
.npi-tlist > s:first-child > b { background: #0f766e; opacity: .7; }
.npi-photo { width: 56px; height: 36px; border-radius: 4px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background-color: #1d4ed8; background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.npi-photo-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 3px; left: 3px; right: 3px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.npi-photo-overlay > i { height: 4px; background: #fff; border-radius: 1px; opacity: .8; }
.npi-photo-overlay > i:first-child { width: 60%; opacity: .5; background: #60a5fa; }
.npi-ticker { align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.npi-ticker > span { background: #dc2626; color: #fff; font-size: 7px; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 4px; border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.npi-ticker > div { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.npi-ticker > div > i { height: 4px; background: rgba(220,38,38,.3); border-radius: 1px; }
.npi-ticker > div > i:first-child { background: #dc2626; width: 80%; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE FIXES — all breakpoints
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1200px — large tablet ───────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .np-header-billboard { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .np-billboard-left  { padding-right: 12px; }
    .np-billboard-right { padding-left: 12px; }
    .np-ad-slot         { max-width: 380px; }
}

/* ── 992px — tablet ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Typography */
    .np-brk-title a { font-size: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 44px); }
    .main-title h3  { font-size: 34px !important; }

    /* Grid collapse */
    .np-mag-top { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .col-lg-6.np-mag-main,
    .col-lg-3.np-mag-med { width: 50%; }

    /* Contain horizontal overflow */
    .homepage-main { overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* Ad slots */
    .np-ad-slot { max-width: 300px; height: 75px; }
}

/* ── 768px — mobile landscape ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Images */
    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

    /* Prevent horizontal scroll — do NOT set overflow-x on container
       as that breaks sticky sidebar positioning */
    .homepage-main { overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* Breaking news stack */
    .np-brk-stack  { gap: 20px; }
    .np-brk-item   { padding: 16px; }
    .np-brk-thumb  { aspect-ratio: 16/9; height: auto; }

    /* Story col — reduce excessive Bootstrap spacing utilities */
    .spacing_space { margin-top: 1.5rem !important; padding-top: 1.5rem !important; padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important; margin-bottom: 1rem !important; }
    .antarbarta-img img { height: auto !important; width: 100% !important; }
    .antarbarta-main .row { flex-direction: column; }
    .antarbarta-main .col-lg-7,
    .antarbarta-main .col-lg-5 { width: 100% !important; }

    /* Video section — keep thumbnail + title side by side on all sizes */
    .thumbnail-list .row { flex-wrap: nowrap; align-items: center; }
    .video-thumb.col-md-4 { flex: 0 0 90px; max-width: 90px; padding-right: 8px; }
    .video-thumb.col-md-4 img { height: 64px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
    .thumbnail-list .col-md-8 { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

    /* Grid: force single column */
    .np-fs-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Thumb list */
    .np-tl-thumb { width: 80px; height: 58px; }

    /* Carousels */
    .owl-carousel .owl-item img { height: auto !important; }

    /* Card grids */
    .col-lg-6.np-mag-main,
    .col-lg-3.np-mag-med { width: 100%; }
    .np-mag-sm-card  { margin-bottom: 16px; }

    /* Font size baseline */
    body { font-size: 15px; }
    p    { font-size: 15px; }

    /* section spacing */
    .cat-bg-color,
    .arthatantra-bg,
    .corporate-bazar-bg { padding: 16px 0; }
    .manoranjan-bg,
    .video-bg { padding: 20px 0; }

    /* Ticker */
    .np-ticker-wrap { flex-wrap: nowrap; }

    /* category-news-img — flexible height on mobile */
    .category-news-img { height: 68px !important; }

    /* list-news-main-img responsive */
    .list-news-main-img img { height: auto !important; max-height: 220px; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
}

/* ── 576px — mobile portrait ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    /* Global image safety */
    img, .post-thumbnail img, .thumb-img img { max-width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; }

    /* Prevent off-screen overflow — target layout elements only, not all elements
       (universal * { max-width: 100vw } breaks sticky/absolute positioning) */
    .container, .row, section, article, .homepage-main { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; box-sizing: border-box; }
    iframe { max-width: 100%; }

    /* Typography — readable on small screens */
    h1 { font-size: clamp(22px,6vw,32px); }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(18px,5vw,26px); }
    h3 { font-size: clamp(15px,4.5vw,20px); }
    p  { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }

    /* Breaking news */
    .np-brk-title a { font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 28px); }
    .np-brk-item    { padding: 12px; }
    .np-brk-avatar  { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

    /* Featured side */
    .np-fs-wrap  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .np-fs-side  { border-radius: 8px; }
    .np-fs-item  { padding: 10px; }
    .np-fs-thumb { width: 72px; height: 52px; }

    /* Magazine grid */
    .col-lg-6.np-mag-main,
    .col-lg-3.np-mag-med,
    .col-lg-4.col-md-4.col-sm-6 { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }

    /* Thumbnail list */
    .np-tl-thumb { width: 70px; height: 50px; }
    .np-tl-title a { font-size: 13px; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; }

    /* Photo feature */
    .np-pf-img-box { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
    .np-pf-title a { font-size: 18px; }

    /* Ticker */
    .np-ticker-all { display: none; }
    .np-ticker-label { padding: 8px 10px; }

    /* Reduce section padding */
    .cat-bg-color,
    .arthatantra-bg,
    .corporate-bazar-bg,
    .manoranjan-bg,
    .video-bg { padding: 12px 0; }

    /* Container padding */
    .container { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }

    /* Row gutter */
    .row { --bs-gutter-x: 12px; }

    /* Grid columns → full width */
    .col-md-7, .col-md-5, .col-md-9, .col-md-3,
    .col-lg-9, .col-lg-3, .col-lg-8, .col-lg-4 {
        padding-left: 6px;
        padding-right: 6px;
    }

    /* Navigation */
    .np-nav-wrap { gap: 8px; }
    .np-nav-brand img { max-height: 36px; }

    /* Footer plates */
    .npf-plates { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .npf-surface { padding: 28px 0 24px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST PAGE — Premium Design
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NPS — PREMIUM NEWS DETAIL PAGE
   Research: Editorial standards · International news design best practices
   All classes .nps-* — zero conflict with existing theme styles
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Page wrapper ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-page {
    padding: 28px 0 48px;
    background: #fff;
}
.nps-content { min-width: 0; }


/* ── Title ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(23px, 3.2vw, 38px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.32 !important;
    color: #0f0f0f !important;
    margin: 0 0 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
}

/* ── Byline bar ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-byline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}
.nps-byline-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 16px;
}

/* Author link */
.nps-author {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: opacity .18s;
}
.nps-author:hover { opacity: .78; }
.nps-author-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #ddd4f0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
}
.nps-author-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.nps-author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #420c6c; line-height: 1.2; }
.nps-author-role { font-size: 11px; color: #888; }

/* Divider pip */
.nps-byline-div {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ccc;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Date */
.nps-byline-date,
.nps-byline-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Mukta', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.nps-byline-date i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 14px; }
.nps-byline-read i { color: #888; font-size: 14px; }

/* ShareThis container */
.nps-byline-share {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.nps-byline-share .sharethis-inline-share-buttons { min-height: 32px; }

/* ── Ads inside content ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-ad {
    margin: 24px 0;
}
/* "विज्ञापन" label — full-width flex line with side rules */
.nps-ad-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #c8c2d4;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.nps-ad-label::before,
.nps-ad-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: #ede8f4;
}

/* Flex row — wraps ads with 8 px gap */
.nps-ad-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ── Individual ad item ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-ad-inner {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 6px);
    min-width: calc(33.33% - 6px);
    max-width: 100%;       /* inline style from PHP overrides with IAB max-width */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e8e4f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.nps-ad-inner:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.09);
    border-color: #d6ceea;
}
.nps-ad-inner a   { display: block; width: 100%; line-height: 0; }
/* Default: image uses natural width (no stretching for half/third/auto) */
.nps-ad-inner img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* full (100 %) — no border, image border-radius only */
.nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;    /* IAB inline style narrows if preset < container */
    min-width: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}
.nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img { border-radius: 8px; }

/* half (50 %) — 2 per row; inline max-width keeps image proportional */
.nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"] {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px);
    min-width: 0;           /* allow narrowing when IAB max-width < 50% */
    max-width: calc(50% - 4px);
}

/* third (33 %) — 3 per row */
.nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"] {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 6px);
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(33.33% - 6px);
}

/* auto — natural image width, no stretching */
.nps-ad-inner[data-style="auto"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}

/* ── Sidebar: always stack vertically ──────────────────────────── */
.nps-sb-ad .nps-ad-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.nps-sb-ad .nps-ad-inner {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ── Mobile: collapse half/third to full width ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-ad-inner,
    .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
    .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"] {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ── Featured hero image ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-hero {
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.11);
}
.nps-hero-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* ── Article body — editorial reading experience ─────────────────────── */
.nps-body {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #1e1e1e;
}
.nps-body > p    { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.nps-body > ul,
.nps-body > ol   { margin: 0 0 1.3em 1.3em; }
.nps-body li     { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.nps-body img    { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; margin: 6px 0; display: block; }
.nps-body h2     { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 1.7em 0 .6em; }
.nps-body h3     { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 1.5em 0 .5em; }
.nps-body a      { color: #420c6c; }
.nps-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid #420c6c;
    margin: 1.6em 0;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    background: #f8f6fc;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #444;
}
.nps-body table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.3em 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.nps-body th { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: left; }
.nps-body td { padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.nps-body tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #faf8fd; }

/* ── Tags ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin: 24px 0 8px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}
.nps-tags-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #555; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.nps-tags-label i { color: #420c6c; }
.nps-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid #ddd4f0;
    color: #420c6c;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.nps-tag:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; }

/* ── Section labels (FB comments) ────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-section-label {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ede8f8;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SIDEBAR
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nps-col-sidebar { align-self: flex-start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .nps-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; } }

.nps-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

/* Sidebar ad */
.nps-sb-ad { text-align: center; }
.nps-sb-ad .nps-ad-inner { padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px; }
.nps-sb-ad img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Widget shell */
.nps-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}

/* Widget header */
.nps-whead {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.nps-whead i { font-size: 18px; opacity: .8; }

/* ── Trending list ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-tlist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 4px 0; }
.nps-titem {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f0f8;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.nps-titem:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nps-titem:hover { background: #faf7fd; }


.nps-tthumb {
    width: 72px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
}
.nps-tthumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.nps-titem:hover .nps-tthumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.nps-tbody { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nps-tbody h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.42; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.nps-tbody h4 a {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.nps-tbody h4 a:hover { color: #420c6c; }

/* ── Recent (same category) ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-rlist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 4px 0; }
.nps-ritem {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f0f8;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.nps-ritem:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nps-ritem:hover { background: #faf7fd; }

.nps-rthumb {
    width: 72px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
}
.nps-rthumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.nps-ritem:hover .nps-rthumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.nps-rbody { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nps-rbody h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.42; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.nps-rbody h4 a {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.nps-rbody h4 a:hover { color: #420c6c; }
.nps-rdate { font-size: 11px; color: #aaa; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; }
.nps-rdate i { font-size: 12px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RELATED NEWS SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nps-related {
    padding: 36px 0 48px;
    background: #f8f6fc;
    border-top: 3px solid #420c6c;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.nps-rel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nps-rel-htitle {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.nps-rel-htitle::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px;
    height: 26px;
    background: #420c6c;
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nps-rel-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #420c6c;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(66,12,108,.25);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.nps-rel-all:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; }
.nps-rel-all i { font-size: 15px; }

/* Related card */
.nps-rel-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f0;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.nps-rel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
}

.nps-rel-thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #eee8f8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nps-rel-thumb a { display: block; height: 100%; }
.nps-rel-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .42s ease;
}
.nps-rel-card:hover .nps-rel-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.nps-rel-noimg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 32px;
}


.nps-rel-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.nps-rel-body h3 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}
.nps-rel-body h3 a {
    color: #0f0f0f;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.nps-rel-body h3 a:hover { color: #420c6c; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARCHIVE / CATEGORY PAGE  —  .npa-*
   Cards mirror detail page related-posts design (.nps-rel-card)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.npa-archive { padding: 28px 0 56px; background: #f8f6fc; }

/* ── Override style.css conflicts (.thumb-img height:200px, .thumb-content margin-top:15px) ── */
.npa-archive .thumb-img {
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #eee8f8;
    line-height: 0;
}
.npa-archive .thumb-img a { display: block !important; height: 100% !important; width: 100% !important; line-height: 0; }
.npa-archive .thumb-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .42s ease !important;
}
.npa-archive .npa-card:hover .thumb-img img { transform: scale(1.06) !important; }
.npa-archive .thumb-content { margin-top: 0 !important; padding: 14px 16px 16px !important; }
.npa-archive .thumb-wrap     { margin-top: 0 !important; }

/* ── Page header — same accent-bar style as detail page ─────────── */
.npa-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ede8f0;
}
.npa-title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.npa-title::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px;
    height: 28px;
    background: #420c6c;
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-desc { font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── No-image fallback ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-no-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ecf8, #e8e0f0);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 32px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARD — exact same pattern as .nps-rel-card on detail page
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.npa-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f0;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.npa-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
}

/* Image — mirrors .nps-rel-thumb */
.npa-card-img {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #eee8f8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}
.npa-card-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .42s ease;
}
.npa-card:hover .npa-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Category badge on image */
.npa-card-img .npa-card-badge,
.npa-card-img .cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: background .15s;
}
.npa-card-img .npa-card-badge:hover,
.npa-card-img .cat-badge:hover { background: #f26522; }

/* Body — mirrors .nps-rel-body */
.npa-card-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Title — mirrors .nps-rel-body h3 */
.npa-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}
.npa-card-title a {
    color: #0f0f0f;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.npa-card-title a:hover { color: #420c6c; }

/* Excerpt */
.npa-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Meta row */
.npa-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.npa-card-date {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #aaa;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.npa-card-date i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 11px; }
.npa-card-author { font-size: 11.5px; color: #aaa; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

/* ── Ad zones ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-ad-zone    { text-align: center; overflow: hidden; margin: 4px 0; }
.npa-sb-ad-zone { text-align: center; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.npa-sb-ad-zone img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── Empty state ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-empty { text-align: center; padding: 64px 20px; color: #bbb; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; }
.npa-empty i { font-size: 52px; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.npa-empty p  { font-size: 16px; color: #999; }

/* ── Sidebar ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .npa-sidebar { position: static; margin-top: 32px; } }

.npa-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
}
.npa-whead {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.npa-whead i { font-size: 17px; opacity: .85; }

.npa-recent-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 4px 0; }
.npa-recent-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0fa;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.npa-recent-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.npa-recent-item:hover { background: #faf7fd; }
.npa-recent-thumb {
    width: 74px; height: 54px;
    border-radius: 7px; overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0; display: block;
}
.npa-recent-thumb img { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; transition: transform .3s; }
.npa-recent-item:hover .npa-recent-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.npa-recent-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.npa-recent-body h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.npa-recent-body h4 a { color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; transition: color .15s; }
.npa-recent-body h4 a:hover { color: #420c6c; }
.npa-recent-date { font-size: 11px; color: #aaa; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; }
.npa-recent-date i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 11px; }

/* ── List card layout ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-card-list {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.npa-card-list .npa-card-img {
    width: 150px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
}
.npa-card-list .npa-card-img img { height: 100% !important; aspect-ratio: unset !important; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .npa-card-list { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .npa-card-list .npa-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .npa-card-list .npa-card-img img { aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important; height: auto !important; }
}

/* ── Grid equal-height ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-layout-grid .npa-grid > div   { display: flex; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card         { width: 100%; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card-body    { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card-meta    { margin-top: auto; }

/* ── 1-col blog layout ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card { flex-direction: row !important; }
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img { width: 240px; flex-shrink: 0; aspect-ratio: unset; }
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img img { height: 100% !important; aspect-ratio: unset !important; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npa-layout-1col .npa-card { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img img { height: auto !important; aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important; }
}

/* ── Shadow variants ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-shadow-none   .npa-card { box-shadow: none; }
.npa-shadow-light  .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(66,12,108,.05); }
.npa-shadow-medium .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.08); }
.npa-shadow-heavy  .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(66,12,108,.13); }
.npa-hover-none    .npa-card:hover { transform: none; }
.npa-hover-zoom    .npa-card:hover .npa-card-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.npa-hover-slideup .npa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.npa-hover-fade    .npa-card:hover { opacity: .88; transform: none; }


/* ── Load more ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-loadmore-wrap { margin-top: 32px; text-align: center; }
.npa-loadmore-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.28);
}
.npa-loadmore-btn:hover { background: #6b2194; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(66,12,108,.38); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.npa-loadmore-btn.loading { opacity: .7; pointer-events: none; }

/* ── Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-pagination { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 36px 0 8px; }
.npa-page-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.npa-page-item a.page-numbers,
.npa-page-item span.page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0 10px;
    border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    background: #fff; color: #420c6c;
    text-decoration: none; transition: all .18s ease;
}
.npa-page-item a.page-numbers:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.24); }
.npa-page-item.is-active span.page-numbers { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.3); }
.npa-page-item.is-dots span.page-numbers { border-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #ccc; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 2px; cursor: default; box-shadow: none !important; transform: none !important; }
.npa-page-item a.prev.page-numbers,
.npa-page-item a.next.page-numbers { background: #f4f0fc; }
.npa-page-info { font-size: 12px; color: #aaa; }

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npa-archive { padding: 20px 0 40px; }
    .npa-title   { font-size: 20px; }
    .npa-title::before { height: 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .npa-page-item a.page-numbers,
    .npa-page-item span.page-numbers { min-width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ── Dark mode ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .npa-archive    { background: #0d0b18; }
.dark-mode .npa-title      { color: #f0ecfc; }
.dark-mode .npa-title::before { background: #f26522; }
.dark-mode .npa-desc       { color: #aaa; }
.dark-mode .npa-header     { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.dark-mode .npa-card       { background: #16112a; border-color: #2a1d4a; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.dark-mode .npa-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.dark-mode .npa-card-title a { color: #e8e0f8; }
.dark-mode .npa-card-excerpt { color: #8a82a8; }
.dark-mode .npa-widget     { background: #16112a; border-color: #2a1d4a; }
.dark-mode .npa-recent-item:hover { background: #1e1438; }
.dark-mode .npa-recent-body h4 a { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .npa-empty      { background: #16112a; }
.dark-mode .npa-page-item a.page-numbers,
.dark-mode .npa-page-item span.page-numbers { background: #1a1630; border-color: #2e1450; color: #c4b4f0; }
.dark-mode .npa-page-item a.page-numbers:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; }
.dark-mode .npa-page-item.is-active span.page-numbers { background: #420c6c; border-color: #420c6c; color: #fff; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ePAPER — Listing (.npe-archive) + Viewer (.npe-viewer)
   100% responsive · touch-friendly · SEO semantic markup
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Page wrapper ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-archive { padding: 36px 0 64px; background: #fff; }

/* ── Header ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #420c6c;
}
.npe-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.npe-header-icon {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #420c6c, #6b24a8);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.32);
}
.npe-title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.npe-subtitle { font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin: 0; }
.npe-count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #f4f0fc;
    color: #420c6c;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66,12,108,.16);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-count i { font-size: 15px; }

/* ── Card ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Lift on hover — pointer devices only */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .npe-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 42px rgba(66,12,108,.18);
    }
    .npe-card:hover .npe-cover-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .npe-card:hover .npe-card-overlay { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Cover image — portrait newspaper ratio ──────────────────────── */
.npe-card-cover {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0ecf8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-cover-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .42s ease;
}
.npe-card-noimg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #c4b4f0; font-size: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f0fc,#ede4f8);
}

/* ── Action overlay ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
        rgba(25,5,55,0) 30%,
        rgba(25,5,55,.92) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px;
    /* Hidden on mouse devices until hover — shown always on touch */
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .22s ease;
}

/* Always show on touch/non-hover devices */
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
    .npe-card-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .npe-card { transform: none !important; }
}

/* View button */
.npe-view-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #420c6c;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0 16px;
    height: 44px; /* min touch target */
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex: 1;
    margin-right: 8px;
}
.npe-view-btn:hover,
.npe-view-btn:focus-visible { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; outline: none; }

/* External-link icon button */
.npe-dl-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; /* min touch target */
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 17px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    transition: background .15s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-dl-btn:hover,
.npe-dl-btn:focus-visible { background: rgba(255,255,255,.38); color: #fff; outline: none; }

/* ── Card body ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-card-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 18px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.npe-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.npe-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.npe-card-title a:hover,
.npe-card-title a:focus-visible { color: #420c6c; outline: none; }

.npe-card-date {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-card-date i { color: #420c6c; font-size: 13px; }

/* Read CTA button */
.npe-read-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: 44px; /* min touch target */
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background .18s, transform .18s;
    margin-top: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.npe-read-btn:hover,
.npe-read-btn:focus-visible {
    background: #5a1a94;
    color: #fff !important;
    outline: none;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .npe-read-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
}

/* ── Empty state ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: #bbb;
}
.npe-empty i { font-size: 64px; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #ddd4f0; }
.npe-empty p { font-size: 16px; color: #999; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.npe-empty-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .18s;
}
.npe-empty-btn:hover { background: #5a1a94; color: #fff; }

/* ── Viewer ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npe-viewer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h, 110px));
    min-height: 480px;
    background: #111017;
}
.npe-viewer-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #1a1030;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,180,240,.12);
}
.npe-viewer-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #c4b4f0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,180,240,.22);
    transition: all .15s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-viewer-back:hover { background: rgba(196,180,240,.15); color: #fff; }
.npe-viewer-title {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f0ecfc;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    min-width: 0;
}
.npe-viewer-open {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #c4b4f0;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,180,240,.22);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all .15s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npe-viewer-open:hover { background: rgba(196,180,240,.15); color: #fff; }
.npe-viewer-frame { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; background: #222; }
.npe-viewer-frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; display: block; }
.npe-viewer-error {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}
.npe-viewer-error i { font-size: 52px; color: #f26522; }
.npe-viewer-error p { font-size: 16px; color: #aaa; line-height: 1.6; }
.npe-viewer-error a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #c4b4f0;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,180,240,.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.npe-viewer-error a:hover { background: rgba(196,180,240,.15); color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Tablet landscape (≤1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .npe-card-title { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* Tablet portrait (≤991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .npe-viewer    { height: calc(100vh - 80px); }
    .npe-count     { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 14px; }
}

/* Small tablet / large mobile (≤767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npe-archive   { padding: 20px 0 44px; }
    .npe-header    { margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 16px; gap: 10px; }
    .npe-title     { font-size: clamp(18px,5vw,24px); }
    .npe-header-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 12px; }
    .npe-viewer    { height: calc(100vh - 60px); }
    .npe-viewer-bar { padding: 8px 14px; }
    .npe-viewer-title { font-size: 13px; }
    /* Read button full-width on small screens */
    .npe-read-btn  { align-self: stretch; }
}

/* Mobile (≤575px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .npe-header      { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .npe-count       { align-self: flex-start; }
    /* On single-column, cap card height so cover isn't huge */
    .npe-card-cover  { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
    .npe-card-body   { padding: 12px 14px 16px; }
    .npe-card-title  { font-size: 14px; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; }
    /* Bigger overlay buttons for thumb tapping */
    .npe-view-btn    { font-size: 14px; height: 46px; }
    .npe-dl-btn      { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 18px; }
    /* Empty state */
    .npe-empty       { padding: 48px 16px; }
    /* Viewer bar wraps cleanly */
    .npe-viewer-title { display: none; }
}

/* Very small (≤374px) */
@media (max-width: 374px) {
    .npe-header-icon { display: none; }
    .npe-card-cover  { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}

/* ── Dark mode ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .npe-archive    { background: #0d0b18; }
.dark-mode .npe-title      { color: #f0ecfc; }
.dark-mode .npe-subtitle   { color: #6a5a8a; }
.dark-mode .npe-card       { background: #14102a; border-color: #2e1450; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.dark-mode .npe-card-title  { color: #f0ecfc; }
.dark-mode .npe-card-date  { color: #6a5a8a; }
.dark-mode .npe-card-noimg { color: #5a3a8a; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1030,#140d28); }
.dark-mode .npe-count      { background: #1a1630; color: #c4b4f0; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npe-empty i    { color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .npe-empty p    { color: #6a5a8a; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UNIVERSAL AD ZONE SYSTEM
   Applies to ALL ad containers: homepage, detail, sidebar, header
   Design: full-width ads are borderless/edge-to-edge;
           half/third/square ads have a clean card wrapper.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Header Below Ad strip ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-header-below-wrap {
    background: #fafafa;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.np-header-below-ad {
    margin: 0;
}
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-label { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img { border-radius: 6px; }

/* ── Homepage hp_top strip ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-hp-top {
    padding: 12px 0 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-label { margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ── Inline homepage / category ad zones (.np-hp-ad) ────────────── */
.np-hp-ad {
    margin: 14px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ── Shared: label with full-width rule lines ────────────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-label,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-label,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #c8c2d4;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-label::before,
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-label::after,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-label::before,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-label::after,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-label::before,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: #ede8f0;
}

/* ── Shared ad row ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-row,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-row,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ── Base ad slot (half/third/square — card style) ──────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: box-shadow .2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* default: 3-col, overridden by data-style */
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 6px);
    min-width: calc(33.33% - 6px);
    max-width: 100%;
}
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner:hover,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner:hover,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.1); }
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner a,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner a,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner a { display: block; width: 100%; line-height: 0; }

/* ── Image rendering: fill for full, natural for half/third ──────── */
/* half/third/auto — image uses its own width (no stretch) */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner img,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner img,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* full — image scales to fill the full container width */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img,
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img,
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img,
.nps-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* ── full (100%) — borderless, edge-to-edge banner ──────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"],
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"],
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ── half (50%) — 2 per row, card style ─────────────────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"] {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px);
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(50% - 4px);
}

/* ── third (33%) — 3 per row, card style ────────────────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"],
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"],
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"] {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 6px);
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(33.33% - 6px);
}

/* ── auto — natural image size ───────────────────────────────────── */
.np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="auto"],
.np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="auto"],
.np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="auto"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

/* ── Sidebar ad variant (.np-hp-ad-side) — vertical stack ───────── */
.np-hp-ad-side .nps-ad-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.np-hp-ad-side .nps-ad-inner {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}
.np-hp-ad-side .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ── Detail page: fix image rendering ───────────────────────────── */
/* half/third/auto: no stretch */
.nps-ad .nps-ad-inner:not([data-style="full"]) img {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Mobile: collapse to single column ──────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
    .np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
    .np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
    .np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"],
    .np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"],
    .nps-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="half"],
    .nps-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="third"] {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ── Dark mode ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner,
.dark-mode .np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner,
.dark-mode .np-header-below-ad .nps-ad-inner { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.dark-mode .np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"],
.dark-mode .np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner[data-style="full"] { background: transparent; border: none; }

/* ── Dark mode ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .np-hp-ad .nps-ad-inner,
.dark-mode .np-hp-top .nps-ad-inner { background: #16122a; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .np-hp-top { border-color: #2e1450; }

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nps-sidebar { margin-top: 28px; }
    .nps-byline  { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .nps-byline-share { width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nps-page    { padding: 18px 0 32px; }
    .nps-title   { font-size: clamp(20px,5vw,28px) !important; }
    .nps-body    { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }
    .nps-related { padding: 24px 0 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-hero    { border-radius: 6px; }
    .nps-widget  { border-radius: 8px; }
    .nps-rel-card{ border-radius: 8px; }
    .nps-byline-left { gap: 8px 10px; }
}

/* ── Dark mode ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .nps-page          { background: #0d0b18; }
.dark-mode .nps-title         { color: #f0ecfc !important; }
.dark-mode .nps-byline        { border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .nps-author-name   { color: #c4b4f0; }
.dark-mode .nps-body          { color: #d8d4e8; }
.dark-mode .nps-body h2,.dark-mode .nps-body h3 { color: #f0ecfc; }
.dark-mode .nps-body blockquote { background: #1a1030; color: #aaa; }
.dark-mode .nps-hero          { box-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.dark-mode .nps-widget        { background: #14102a; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .nps-tbody h4 a,
.dark-mode .nps-rbody h4 a    { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .nps-titem:hover,
.dark-mode .nps-ritem:hover   { background: #1c1438; }
.dark-mode .nps-related       { background: #0f0d1e; border-top-color: #420c6c; }
.dark-mode .nps-rel-card      { background: #14102a; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .nps-rel-body h3 a { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .nps-tag           { border-color: #2e1450; color: #c4b4f0; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST — NEW COMPONENTS (v3 settings module)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Category badge above title ─────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-cat-badge { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nps-cat-badge .cat-badge { font-size: 12px; }

/* ── Featured image styles ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-hero-hero  { border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.nps-hero-boxed { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 20px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.nps-hero-parallax { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; }
.nps-hero-parallax .nps-hero-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.nps-hero-caption {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #888;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: -4px;
}

/* ── Native social share bar ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-share-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: #f8f5fc;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f5;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 22px 0;
}
.nps-share-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.nps-share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .15s, transform .12s;
    line-height: 1;
}
.nps-share-btn:hover { opacity: .85; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nps-share-fb  { background: #1877f2; color: #fff; }
.nps-share-x   { background: #000; color: #fff; }
.nps-share-wa  { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.nps-share-tg  { background: #229ed9; color: #fff; }
.nps-share-copy { background: #6b21a8; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-share-bar { gap: 6px; padding: 10px 12px; }
    .nps-share-btn { padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ── Author bio box ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #f8f5fc;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f5;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.nps-author-box-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #420c6c;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nps-author-box-info { flex: 1; }
.nps-author-box-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a0030;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
}
.nps-author-box-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #888;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.nps-author-box-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.nps-author-box-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #420c6c;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #420c6c;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
}
.nps-author-box-more:hover { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-author-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .nps-author-box-img { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
}
.dark-mode .nps-author-box { background: #1a1030; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .nps-author-box-name { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .nps-author-box-desc { color: #b8aad8; }

/* ── Prev / Next post navigation ─────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-post-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border-top: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    padding-top: 20px;
}
.nps-post-nav-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: #f8f5fc;
    border: 1px solid #ede8f5;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s, border-color .15s;
}
.nps-post-nav-item:hover { background: #f0eafb; border-color: #420c6c; }
.nps-post-nav-next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; }
.nps-post-nav-dir {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #420c6c;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.nps-post-nav-next .nps-post-nav-dir { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.nps-post-nav-body {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
}
.nps-post-nav-next .nps-post-nav-body { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.nps-post-nav-body img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nps-post-nav-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a0030;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-post-nav { flex-direction: column; }
    .nps-post-nav-next { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
    .nps-post-nav-next .nps-post-nav-dir { flex-direction: row; }
    .nps-post-nav-next .nps-post-nav-body { flex-direction: row; }
}
.dark-mode .nps-post-nav-item { background: #1a1030; border-color: #2e1450; }
.dark-mode .nps-post-nav-title { color: #e0d8f8; }

/* ── "You May Also Like" section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-you-like {
    background: #f8f5fc;
    border-top: 3px solid #420c6c;
    padding: 32px 0 28px;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.nps-ylike-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.nps-ylike-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(66,12,108,.14); }
.nps-ylike-thumb { display: block; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.nps-ylike-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.nps-ylike-card:hover .nps-ylike-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.nps-ylike-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nps-ylike-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.nps-ylike-title a:hover { color: #420c6c; }
.dark-mode .nps-you-like { background: #0f0d1e; border-top-color: #7c3aed; }
.dark-mode .nps-ylike-card { background: #1a1030; }
.dark-mode .nps-ylike-title a { color: #e0d8f8; }

/* ── Single post layout body classes ──────────────────────────────── */
.nps-layout-fullwidth .nps-col-sidebar,
.nps-layout-minimal   .nps-col-sidebar  { display: none; }
.nps-layout-fullwidth .nps-content,
.nps-layout-minimal   .nps-content      { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nps-font-serif .nps-body { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; }

/* ── Single post title sizes ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.nps-title-small  .nps-title { font-size: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 24px); }
.nps-title-medium .nps-title { font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 30px); }
.nps-title-large  .nps-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 38px); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARCHIVE — NEW LAYOUT CLASSES & FEATURED BLOCK
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── npa-card enhanced (wraps existing thumb-wrap) ───────────────── */
.npa-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.06);
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    height: 100%;
}
.npa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(66,12,108,.12); }
.npa-card-img   { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.npa-card-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.npa-card:hover .npa-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Badge on image */
.npa-card-img .npa-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Card body */
.npa-card-body { padding: 10px 12px 12px; }
.npa-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.npa-card-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.npa-card-title a:hover { color: #420c6c; }
.npa-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 7px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.npa-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}
.npa-card-author {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ── List layout ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-card-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
}
.npa-card-list .npa-card-img { width: 140px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px; }
.npa-card-list .npa-card-img img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.npa-card-list .npa-card-body { flex: 1; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .npa-card-list { flex-direction: column; }
    .npa-card-list .npa-card-img { width: 100%; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; }
}

/* ── Grid layout (equal height) ──────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-layout-grid .npa-grid > div      { display: flex; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card            { display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card-body       { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card-meta       { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-card-img img    { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; height: auto; }
.npa-layout-grid .npa-no-img          { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

/* ── Masonry layout (CSS Grid — overrides Bootstrap row flex) ────── */
.npa-layout-masonry .npa-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
}
.npa-layout-masonry .npa-grid > div {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .npa-layout-masonry .npa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .npa-layout-masonry .npa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ── 1-column blog layout ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    display: flex;
}
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img {
    width: 220px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
}
.npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npa-layout-1col .npa-card { flex-direction: column; }
    .npa-layout-1col .npa-card-img { width: 100%; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; }
}

/* ── Shadow levels ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-shadow-none   .npa-card { box-shadow: none; }
.npa-shadow-light  .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.npa-shadow-medium .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(66,12,108,.08); }
.npa-shadow-heavy  .npa-card { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(66,12,108,.15); }

/* ── Hover animations ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-hover-none   .npa-card:hover { transform: none; }
.npa-hover-fade   .npa-card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.35);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.npa-hover-fade   .npa-card:hover .npa-card-img::after { opacity: 1; }
.npa-hover-slideup .npa-card-body { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.npa-hover-slideup .npa-card:hover .npa-card-body { transform: translateY(-6px); }

/* ── Mobile single-column stack ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .npa-mobile-stack .npa-grid > div { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Featured block ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-featured { margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── Hero style ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-feat-hero { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.npa-feat-main {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 0;
}
/* Aspect-ratio based — no fixed heights, no inline style breakage */
.npa-feat-main img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.npa-feat-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.npa-feat-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 70px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.82) 0%, transparent 100%);
    line-height: normal;
}
.npa-feat-caption h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2.4vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Sub-thumbnails row */
.npa-feat-thumbs { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.npa-feat-thumbs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.npa-feat-thumb {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 6px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a0030;
}
.npa-feat-thumb img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}
.npa-feat-thumb span {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    background: #1a0030;
    line-height: 1.4;
    flex: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Split style ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-feat-split-item {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 0;
}
.npa-feat-split-item img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}
.npa-feat-split-item h3 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 48px 14px 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 0%, transparent 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Magazine style ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-feat-magazine-main {
    display: block; position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px; overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none; line-height: 0; height: 100%;
}
.npa-feat-magazine-main img {
    width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 260px; object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important;
}
.npa-feat-magazine-stack {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 6px;
}
.npa-feat-stack-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 6px 6px; border-radius: 6px; flex: 1;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.npa-feat-stack-item:hover { background: #faf7fd; }
.npa-feat-stack-item img {
    width: 72px !important; height: 52px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important;
    max-width: 72px !important; border-radius: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.npa-feat-stack-item span {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a0030; line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Carousel style ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-feat-slide { position: relative; line-height: 0; }
.npa-feat-slide a { display: block; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.npa-feat-slide img {
    width: 100% !important; height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16/7; object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important;
}
.npa-feat-slide .npa-feat-caption { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; }

/* ── Load more button ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.npa-loadmore-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .15s, transform .12s;
}
.npa-loadmore-btn:hover { background: #5a1895; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.npa-loadmore-btn:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

/* ── Dark mode for archive card ──────────────────────────────────── */
.dark-mode .npa-card { background: #14102a; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.dark-mode .npa-card-title a { color: #e0d8f8; }
.dark-mode .npa-card-excerpt { color: #9e8fc4; }
.dark-mode .npa-feat-thumb { background: #1c1438; }
.dark-mode .npa-you-like { background: #0f0d1e; }
.dark-mode .npa-ylike-card { background: #1a1030; }
.dark-mode .npa-share-bar { background: #1a1030; border-color: #2e1450; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST PRESETS — RESEARCH-BASED NEPALI PORTAL LAYOUTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Base: ensure nps-page has no stray margins ─────────────────── */
.nps-page { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* ══ 1. EDITORIAL CLEAN READING (editorial) ════════════════════════
   Centered ~720px column, full-bleed breakout hero image,
   prominent editorial byline bar, clean large body typography.       */
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-content {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 16px;
}
/* Break hero out of max-width container to full viewport */
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-hero {
    margin-left:  calc(-50vw + 370px);
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 370px);
    max-width: 100vw;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-hero .nps-hero-img {
    max-height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    width: 100%;
}
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-byline {
    border-top: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    padding: 12px 0;
    margin: 16px 0;
}
.nps-preset-editorial .nps-body {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.95;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nps-preset-editorial .nps-hero { margin-left: -16px; margin-right: -16px; }
}

/* ══ 2. NEWSPAPER CLASSIC (newspaper) ════════════════════════════════
   8+4 col layout, breadcrumb nav, featured image renders BEFORE
   title/byline (image-first structure), dense content, sidebar heavy. */

/* Breadcrumb nav bar */
.nps-newspaper-breadcrumb {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d8f0;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.nps-newspaper-breadcrumb nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}
.nps-newspaper-breadcrumb a {
    color: #420c6c;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .12s;
}
.nps-newspaper-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #f26522; }
.nps-newspaper-breadcrumb .current {
    color: #555;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 200px;
}
/* Newspaper content style */
.nps-preset-newspaper .nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nps-preset-newspaper .nps-body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.82;
}
/* Tags displayed below image in newspaper layout */
.nps-preset-newspaper .nps-tags {
    background: #f8f5fc;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nps-newspaper-breadcrumb .current { max-width: 120px; }
}
.dark-mode .nps-newspaper-breadcrumb { background: #1a1030; border-color: #2e1450; }

/* ══ 3. HERO TEXT OVERLAY (herotext) ════════════════════════════════
   Full-bleed hero image with dark gradient, category badge + title +
   author overlaid directly on the image at the bottom.               */

.nps-herotext-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    max-height: 580px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nps-herotext-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.nps-herotext-gradient {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.nps-herotext-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: #f26522 !important;
}
.nps-herotext-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.nps-herotext-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 13px;
}
.nps-herotext-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nps-herotext-date::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 6px; opacity: .6; }
/* Hide in-column title for herotext (already on hero overlay) */
.nps-preset-herotext .nps-content .nps-title { display: none; }
/* Also hide cat_badge in content — already shown in hero */
.nps-preset-herotext .nps-cat-badge-wrap { display: none; }
.nps-preset-herotext .nps-body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-herotext-hero { min-height: 280px; }
    .nps-herotext-title { font-size: clamp(18px, 5vw, 26px); }
}

/* ══ 4. BREAKING / LIVE NEWS (breaking) ══════════════════════════════
   Red accent top bar, urgency badge with blinking dot, large title,
   live timestamp. Full-width single column reading experience.        */

.nps-breaking-header {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #fecaca;
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.nps-breaking-header > div {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nps-breaking-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: #dc2626;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nps-breaking-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: nps-blink 1.1s infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes nps-blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%       { opacity: 0; }
}
.nps-breaking-updated {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
/* Breaking content styles */
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 16px;
}
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4.5vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #0f0f0f;
    border-left: 5px solid #dc2626;
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-byline { border-bottom: 1px dashed #e0d8f0; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-body { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.95; }
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-hero .nps-hero-img { border-radius: 0; }
.nps-preset-breaking .nps-hero { margin-left: -16px; margin-right: -16px; }
.dark-mode .nps-breaking-header { background: #2d0a0a; border-color: #7f1d1d; }
.dark-mode .nps-preset-breaking .nps-title { color: #f0ecfc; }

/* ══ 5. SPLIT SCREEN (split) ══════════════════════════════════════════
   Left: sticky featured image (40% viewport). Right: scrolling content.
   Mobile collapses to stacked layout (image top, content below).      */

.nps-preset-split .nps-page { overflow: hidden; }
.nps-split-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    min-height: 100vh;
    align-items: start;
}
/* Left: sticky image column */
.nps-split-img-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f0f0f;
}
.nps-split-feat-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: .92;
}
/* Category badge over split image */
.nps-split-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.nps-split-img-col { position: relative; }
/* Right: scrolling content */
.nps-split-content-col {
    padding: 40px 48px 60px;
    background: #fff;
    min-height: 100vh;
}
.nps-split-content-col .nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nps-split-content-col .nps-body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; }
.nps-split-content-col .nps-byline {
    border-top: 1px solid #f0ebf8;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ebf8;
    padding: 12px 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* Mobile: collapse to stacked */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nps-split-wrapper { display: block; grid-template-columns: none; }
    .nps-split-img-col { position: static; height: 320px; }
    .nps-split-feat-img { height: 320px; }
    .nps-split-content-col { padding: 24px 16px 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-split-img-col { height: 240px; }
    .nps-split-feat-img { height: 240px; }
}
.dark-mode .nps-split-content-col { background: #0f0d1e; }
.dark-mode .nps-split-content-col .nps-title { color: #e0d8f8; }

/* ══ 6. LONG READ / DEEP DIVE (longread) ═════════════════════════════
   Research: Nepali Times, international papers — wide centered column,
   large editorial body type, pull quotes, strong hierarchy, no ads.   */

.nps-preset-longread .nps-content {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.nps-preset-longread .nps-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nps-preset-longread .nps-hero {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 24px 0 8px;
}
.nps-preset-longread .nps-hero .nps-hero-img { max-height: 520px; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.nps-preset-longread .nps-body {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 2.0;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
}
/* Drop cap on first paragraph */
.nps-preset-longread .nps-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-size: 5em;
    line-height: .75;
    margin: .06em .12em 0 0;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #420c6c;
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}
/* Enhanced pull quotes */
.nps-preset-longread .nps-body blockquote {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a0030;
    border: none;
    border-top: 3px solid #420c6c;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f26522;
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin: 36px 0;
    background: none;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
/* Byline bar */
.nps-preset-longread .nps-byline {
    border-top: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0ebf8;
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
/* Reading time more prominent */
.nps-preset-longread .nps-byline-read {
    background: #f0e8f8;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #420c6c;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nps-preset-longread .nps-content { padding: 0 12px; }
    .nps-preset-longread .nps-body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; }
    .nps-preset-longread .nps-body blockquote { font-size: 18px; }
    .nps-preset-longread .nps-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter { font-size: 4em; }
}
.dark-mode .nps-preset-longread .nps-body blockquote { color: #e0d8f8; }

/* ══ 7. VIDEO FIRST (videofirst) ══════════════════════════════════════
   Video embed takes the hero position. Content flows below.           */

.nps-videofirst-hero {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.nps-videofirst-embed {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nps-videofirst-embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}
.nps-preset-videofirst .nps-hero { display: none; } /* hide duplicate image when video present */
.nps-preset-videofirst .nps-title { font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px); font-weight: 800; }

/* ══ 8. Existing presets — CSS definitions ═══════════════════════════ */

/* Fullwidth: centered narrow content */
.nps-preset-fullwidth .nps-content { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }

/* Minimal: slightly narrower, very clean */
.nps-preset-minimal .nps-content { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
.nps-preset-minimal .nps-title { font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 34px); }

/* Magazine: no extra content overrides — uses wider sidebar via col classes */
.nps-preset-magazine .nps-body { font-size: 16px; }

/* Immersive: image breaks out full width */
.nps-preset-immersive .nps-hero {
    margin-left: -24px;
    margin-right: -24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    max-width: calc(100% + 48px);
}
.nps-preset-immersive .nps-hero .nps-hero-img { max-height: 560px; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .nps-preset-fullwidth .nps-content,
    .nps-preset-minimal .nps-content,
    .nps-preset-editorial .nps-content { padding: 0 12px; }
    .nps-preset-longread .nps-content { padding: 0 8px; }
}

/* ══ Admin builder preset icons CSS ══════════════════════════════════ */
/* New preset icons in the layout builder admin UI */
.nplb-preset-editorial .nplb-preset-icon { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 3px; }
.nplb-preset-editorial .nplb-preset-icon::before { content: ''; width: 100%; height: 18px; background: var(--np-p); border-radius: 3px; opacity: .7; }
.nplb-preset-editorial .nplb-preset-icon::after  { content: ''; width: 60%; height: 30px; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }

.nplb-preset-newspaper .nplb-pi-content { flex: 2; }
.nplb-preset-newspaper .nplb-pi-sidebar { flex: 1; }

.nplb-preset-herotext .nplb-preset-icon {
    flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, rgba(66,12,108,.4));
    border-color: var(--np-p);
    padding: 0 0 8px;
}
.nplb-preset-herotext .nplb-preset-icon::before { content: ''; flex: 1; width: 100%; background: var(--np-bdr); }
.nplb-preset-herotext .nplb-preset-icon::after  { content: 'T T'; font-size: 7px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--np-p); }

.nplb-preset-breaking .nplb-preset-icon { flex-direction: column; border-top: 3px solid #dc2626; }
.nplb-preset-breaking .nplb-pi-content { flex: 1; background: #dc2626; opacity: .25; }

.nplb-preset-split .nplb-preset-icon { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; gap: 0; }
.nplb-preset-split .nplb-pi-content { flex: 3; background: var(--np-bdr); }
.nplb-preset-split .nplb-pi-sidebar { flex: 0; }
.nplb-preset-split .nplb-preset-icon::before { content: ''; flex: 2; background: var(--np-p); opacity: .6; }

.nplb-preset-longread .nplb-preset-icon { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.nplb-preset-longread .nplb-preset-icon::before { content: ''; width: 75%; height: 8px; background: var(--np-p); border-radius: 2px; opacity: .8; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nplb-preset-longread .nplb-preset-icon::after  { content: ''; width: 75%; height: 30px; background: var(--np-bdr); border-radius: 2px; }

.nplb-preset-videofirst .nplb-preset-icon { flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nplb-preset-videofirst .nplb-preset-icon::before { content: '▶'; width: 100%; background: #000; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 6px; border-radius: 3px; opacity: .75; }
.nplb-preset-videofirst .nplb-pi-content { flex: 2; }
.nplb-preset-videofirst .nplb-pi-sidebar { flex: 1; }

/* Header/Footer Builder CSS */
.nph-topbar{width:100%;font-size:12px;z-index:1000;background:#420c6c;color:#fff;}
.nph-topbar-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:6px 0;min-height:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.nph-topbar-left,.nph-topbar-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-shrink:0;}
.nph-topbar-date{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:12px;opacity:.9;font-family:'Mukta','Poppins',sans-serif;}
.nph-topbar-ticker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;}
.nph-topbar-badge{background:#fff;color:#420c6c;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:4px;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;}
.nph-topbar-marquee{flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;}
.nph-topbar-marquee-inner{display:flex;animation:nph-marquee 28s linear infinite;white-space:nowrap;width:max-content;}
@keyframes nph-marquee{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.nph-topbar-item{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;padding:0 24px;font-size:12px;opacity:.88;}
.nph-topbar-item:hover{opacity:1;}
.nph-topbar-social{color:inherit;font-size:14px;opacity:.8;text-decoration:none;}
.nph-topbar-social:hover{opacity:1;}
@media(max-width:767px){.nph-topbar-ticker{display:none;}.nph-topbar-left,.nph-topbar-right{width:100%;justify-content:center;}}
.nph-preset-compact .header-top,.nph-preset-compact .np-mobile-ad-strip{display:none!important;}
.nph-preset-compact .np-trending{display:none!important;}
.nph-preset-overlay .header-top,.nph-preset-overlay .np-mobile-ad-strip{display:none!important;}
.nph-preset-overlay .np-trending{display:none!important;}
.nph-preset-overlay #header{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.6) 0%,transparent 100%);z-index:200;}
.nph-preset-overlay #header.is-sticky{background:#420c6c;position:fixed;}
.nph-preset-minimal .header-top,.nph-preset-minimal .np-mobile-ad-strip,.nph-preset-minimal .np-trending{display:none!important;}
.nph-preset-editorial .header-top,.nph-preset-editorial .np-trending{display:none!important;}
.nph-shadow-none #header.is-sticky{box-shadow:none;}
.nph-shadow-light #header.is-sticky{box-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}
.nph-shadow-medium #header.is-sticky{box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.12);}
.nph-shadow-heavy #header.is-sticky{box-shadow:0 4px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.22);}
.npf-widget-columns{display:grid;gap:32px;padding:40px 0 32px;}
.npf-cols-1{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.npf-cols-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.npf-cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}.npf-cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
@media(max-width:991px){.npf-cols-4,.npf-cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:575px){.npf-cols-4,.npf-cols-3,.npf-cols-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.npf-widget-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:800;padding-bottom:12px;margin-bottom:16px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.npf-widget-title::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:4px;height:16px;background:#f26522;border-radius:2px;flex-shrink:0;}
.npf-widget-body{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.7;}
.npf-about-logo{display:block;margin-bottom:14px;}.npf-about-logo img{max-height:50px;width:auto;}
.npf-about-desc{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin:0 0 10px;}
.npf-latest-list,.npf-cat-list,.npf-contact-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.npf-latest-item,.npf-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:6px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:13px;}
.npf-latest-item:last-child,.npf-contact-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.npf-latest-item i,.npf-contact-item i{color:#f26522;font-size:12px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;}
.npf-latest-item a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);text-decoration:none;}.npf-latest-item a:hover{color:#f26522;}
.npf-cat-item{padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.npf-cat-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.npf-cat-item a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;}
.npf-cat-item a:hover{color:#f26522;}
.npf-cat-item i{color:#f26522;margin-right:6px;}
.npf-cat-count{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border-radius:12px;padding:1px 7px;font-size:11px;}
.npf-social{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;}
.npf-social-btn{width:36px;height:36px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .15s;}
.npf-social-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-btn{border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-facebook{background:#1877f2;}.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-x{background:#000;}
.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-youtube{background:#ff0000;}
.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-linkedin{background:#0077b5;}
.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-whatsapp{background:#25d366;}.npf-social-rounded .npf-social-telegram{background:#229ed9;}
.npf-social-circle .npf-social-btn{border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.npf-social-square .npf-social-btn{border-radius:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.npf-social-minimal .npf-social-btn{background:none;width:auto;padding:0 6px;}
.npf-bar{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a0030 0%,#2e0a4d 100%);padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.npf-bar-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.npf-copyright{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);margin:0;}
.npf-dev-credit{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin:0;}
.npf-dev-credit a{color:#f26522;text-decoration:none;}
.text-center .npf-bar-inner{justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}
.npf-backtotop{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:24px;z-index:999;cursor:pointer;border:none;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;}
.npf-backtotop.active{display:flex;}.npf-backtotop:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.npf-btt-circle{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:#420c6c;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.35);}
.npf-btt-arrow{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:8px;background:#420c6c;color:#fff;}
.npf-btt-minimal{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(66,12,108,.9);color:#fff;}
.npf-btt-pulse{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:#420c6c;color:#fff;}
.nphb-accordion{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.nphb-panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e0f0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;}
.nphb-panel-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;width:100%;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#420c6c;transition:background .12s;}
.nphb-panel-head:hover{background:#f8f5fc;}
.nphb-panel-head span{flex:1;}
.nphb-chevron{font-size:14px;opacity:.5;transition:transform .2s;}
.nphb-panel--open .nphb-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.nphb-panel-body{padding:16px;background:#f8f5fc;border-top:1px solid #e8e0f0;}
.nplb-text-input{padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e8e0f0;border-radius:6px;background:#fff;font-size:13px;color:#1a0030;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;}
.nplb-text-input:focus{outline:2px solid #420c6c;border-color:#420c6c;}
.nphb-pi{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;flex:1;padding:4px;}
.nphb-pi-bill{background:#420c6c;border-radius:3px;height:18px;opacity:.7;}
.nphb-pi-top{background:#e8e0f0;border-radius:2px;height:8px;}
.nphb-pi-nav{background:#420c6c;border-radius:3px;height:12px;opacity:.85;}
.nphb-pi-tick{background:#e8e0f0;border-radius:2px;height:8px;}
.npfb-pi{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;flex:1;padding:4px;}
.npfb-pi-2,.npfb-pi-3,.npfb-pi-4{display:flex;gap:3px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.npfb-pi-2>div:not(.npfb-pi-bar),.npfb-pi-3>div:not(.npfb-pi-bar),.npfb-pi-4>div:not(.npfb-pi-bar){flex:1;background:#420c6c;border-radius:3px;opacity:.65;height:24px;}
.npfb-pi-bar{flex:0 0 100%;height:8px;background:#e8e0f0;border-radius:2px;margin-top:2px;}
.npfb-pi-feat{background:#420c6c;border-radius:3px;height:14px;opacity:.8;}
.npfb-pi-4x{display:flex;gap:2px;}
.npfb-pi-4x i{flex:1;background:#e8e0f0;border-radius:2px;height:16px;opacity:.7;}

/* ── Back-to-top style variants (all use .pulse face, only appearance differs) */
.npf-btt-arrow   .pulse { border-radius: 10px !important; }
.npf-btt-minimal .pulse {
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(66,12,108,.85) !important;
    animation: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(66,12,108,.3) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEW BIZNEWS-STYLE CLEAN SECTION LAYOUTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Shared helpers for all new layouts ──────────────────────────────────── */
.np-cg-badge, .np-fl-cat, .np-tu-cat, .np-bl-hero-cat,
.np-bl-item-cat, .np-tab-cat, .np-tab-sub-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: background .15s;
}
.np-cg-badge:hover, .np-fl-cat:hover, .np-tu-cat:hover,
.np-bl-hero-cat:hover, .np-bl-item-cat:hover, .np-tab-cat:hover, .np-tab-sub-cat:hover {
    background: var(--accent, #f26522);
    color: #fff;
}
.np-cg-date, .np-fl-date, .np-tu-date, .np-bl-date, .np-tab-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #999;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.np-cg-date i, .np-fl-date i, .np-tu-date i, .np-bl-date i, .np-tab-date i {
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* ── 1. CLEAN CARD GRID ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-cg-row { margin-top: 0; }
.np-cg-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.07);
    transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.np-cg-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(66,12,108,.14);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.np-cg-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #f0ecf8;
}
.np-cg-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.np-cg-card:hover .np-cg-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-cg-thumb .np-cg-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
}
.np-cg-no-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ecf8 0%, #e8e0f0 100%);
}
.np-cg-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.np-cg-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}
.np-cg-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-cg-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }
.np-cg-meta { margin-top: auto; }

/* dark mode */
.dark-mode .np-cg-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.dark-mode .np-cg-title a { color: #f0ecfc; }

/* ── 2. FEATURED + LIST ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-fl-row { border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(66,12,108,.07); }
.np-fl-main { padding: 0; }
.np-fl-side  { padding: 0; border-left: 1px solid #f0ecf4; }

/* Featured card */
.np-fl-featured { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.np-fl-featured-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.np-fl-featured-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.np-fl-featured:hover .np-fl-featured-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-fl-featured-img .np-fl-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
}
.np-fl-featured-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.np-fl-featured-title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 22px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}
.np-fl-featured-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-fl-featured-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* List items */
.np-fl-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.np-fl-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0fa;
    transition: background .12s;
    flex: 1;
}
.np-fl-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.np-fl-item:hover { background: #faf8fd; }
.np-fl-item-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}
.np-fl-item-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.np-fl-item:hover .np-fl-item-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-fl-item-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.np-fl-item-cat { font-size: 10px; }
.np-fl-item-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-fl-item-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-fl-item-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .np-fl-side { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid #f0ecf4; }
    .np-fl-item-thumb { width: 68px; height: 52px; }
}
.dark-mode .np-fl-row { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.dark-mode .np-fl-side { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.dark-mode .np-fl-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.dark-mode .np-fl-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.dark-mode .np-fl-featured-title a, .dark-mode .np-fl-item-title a { color: #f0ecfc; }

/* ── 3. DUAL FEATURE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-tu-row { }
.np-tu-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.np-tu-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(66,12,108,.15); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.np-tu-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.np-tu-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.np-tu-card:hover .np-tu-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-tu-img .np-tu-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
}
.np-tu-no-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ecf8 0%, #e8e0f0 100%);
}
.np-tu-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.np-tu-title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-tu-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-tu-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }
.dark-mode .np-tu-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.dark-mode .np-tu-title a { color: #f0ecfc; }

/* ── 4. HERO + LIST ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Hero post */
.np-bl-hero {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.08);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.np-bl-hero-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.np-bl-hero-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
.np-bl-hero:hover .np-bl-hero-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-bl-hero-cat { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; }
.np-bl-hero-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.np-bl-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}
.np-bl-hero-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-bl-hero-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }
.np-bl-hero-excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* Compact horizontal list */
.np-bl-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.np-bl-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    transition: background .12s;
}
.np-bl-item:first-child { padding-top: 4px; }
.np-bl-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.np-bl-item-thumb {
    width: 90px;
    height: 66px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}
.np-bl-item-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.np-bl-item:hover .np-bl-item-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-bl-item-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.np-bl-item-cat { font-size: 10px; }
.np-bl-item-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-bl-item-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-bl-item-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* Sidebar */
.np-bl-sidebar { padding-left: 20px; border-left: 1px solid #f0ecf4; height: 100%; }
.np-bl-side-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0fa;
}
.np-bl-side-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.np-bl-side-thumb { width: 72px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.np-bl-side-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.np-bl-side-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.np-bl-side-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0 0 4px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.np-bl-side-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-bl-side-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .np-bl-sidebar { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid #f0ecf4; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 16px; }
}
.dark-mode .np-bl-hero { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.dark-mode .np-bl-hero-title a, .dark-mode .np-bl-item-title a, .dark-mode .np-bl-side-title a { color: #f0ecfc; }
.dark-mode .np-bl-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

/* ── 5. TABBED CATEGORIES ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.np-tab-section { background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(66,12,108,.08); }

/* Tab header */
.np-tab-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    padding: 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--brand, #420c6c);
}
.np-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: inherit;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}
.np-tab-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
.np-tab-btn.active {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brand, #420c6c);
    border-right-color: transparent;
}
.np-tab-btn.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -3px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent, #f26522);
}
.np-tab-all-link {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .15s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.np-tab-all-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Tab panes */
.np-tab-pane { display: none; padding: 20px; }
.np-tab-pane.active { display: block; }

/* Lead card inside pane */
.np-tab-lead {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.np-tab-lead-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.np-tab-lead-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
.np-tab-lead:hover .np-tab-lead-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-tab-lead-img .np-tab-cat { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.np-tab-no-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; background: #f0ecf8; }
.np-tab-lead-body { padding: 14px 4px 6px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.np-tab-lead-title {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 19px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-tab-lead-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-tab-lead-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

/* Sub-items */
.np-tab-sub-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.np-tab-sub-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ecf4;
    transition: background .12s;
    flex: 1;
}
.np-tab-sub-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.np-tab-sub-thumb { width: 72px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.np-tab-sub-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.np-tab-sub-item:hover .np-tab-sub-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-tab-sub-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.np-tab-sub-cat { font-size: 9px; }
.np-tab-sub-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-tab-sub-title a { color: #1a0030; text-decoration: none; }
.np-tab-sub-title a:hover { color: var(--brand, #420c6c); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .np-tab-btn { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
    .np-tab-pane { padding: 14px; }
}
.dark-mode .np-tab-section { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.dark-mode .np-tab-sub-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.dark-mode .np-tab-lead-title a, .dark-mode .np-tab-sub-title a { color: #f0ecfc; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PDF EMBED VIEWER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nps-pdf-embed {
    margin: 24px 0;
    border: 1px solid #e0dcea;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(66,12,108,.08);
}
.nps-pdf-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #f5f0fa;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0dcea;
}
.nps-pdf-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #2d0a50;
    min-width: 0;
}
.nps-pdf-title span {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.nps-pdf-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: #c0392b;
}
.nps-pdf-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nps-pdf-switch,
.nps-pdf-dl {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nps-pdf-switch {
    background: #fff;
    color: #420c6c;
    border-color: #c9b8e0;
}
.nps-pdf-switch:hover { background: #f0e6fa; border-color: #420c6c; }
.nps-pdf-switch.is-active { background: #420c6c; color: #fff; border-color: #420c6c; }
.nps-pdf-dl {
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
}
.nps-pdf-dl:hover { background: #5a1895; color: #fff; }

.nps-pdf-body { position: relative; background: #555; }
.nps-pdf-frame {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 680px;
    border: none;
}
.nps-pdf-fallback {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 32px 16px;
    background: #f8f5fb;
}
.nps-pdf-fallback-inner {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.nps-pdf-fallback-inner p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
}
.nps-pdf-dl-big {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #420c6c;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s;
}
.nps-pdf-dl-big:hover { background: #5a1895; color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nps-pdf-frame { height: 420px; }
    .nps-pdf-header { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .nps-pdf-switch .nps-pdf-switch-label { display: none; }
}

/* Dark mode */
.dark-mode .nps-pdf-embed { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.dark-mode .nps-pdf-header { background: rgba(66,12,108,.25); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.dark-mode .nps-pdf-title { color: #e8d8f8; }
.dark-mode .nps-pdf-switch { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #d5b8f0; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.dark-mode .nps-pdf-switch:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }