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

        /* Topbar social link styles */
        .topbar .left a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
        }
        .topbar .left a:hover {
            opacity: 0.75;
        }

        .main-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 0;
            padding-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .article-section {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 12px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .featured-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 400px;
            background-image: url('plc_images/abb1.jpeg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .image-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent);
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .post-badges {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-right: 15px;
        }

        .badge {
            background: #2980b9;
            color: white;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .drop-cap {
            font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
            float: left;
            text-align: center;
            background: #fff;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            line-height: 1;
            margin: 8px 18px 0 0 !important;
            border-radius: 5px;
        }
        
        .drop-cap span {
            font-size: 24px;
            line-height: 38px;
            border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;
            display: block;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #2980b9;
        }
        
        .article-content {
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .post-meta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #7f8c8d;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .post-meta span {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
        }

        h1 {
            font-size: 36px;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            color: #2c3e50;
        }

        .article-text {
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.9;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .article-text p {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .article-text ul {
            margin: 20px 0;
            padding-left: 30px;
        }

        .article-text li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .article-text strong {
            color: #2c3e50;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .feature-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            margin: 30px 0;
        }

        .feature-card {
            background: #f8f9fa;
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border-left: 4px solid #2980b9;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(41, 128, 185, 0.15);
        }

        .feature-card h3 {
            color: #2c3e50;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .feature-card p {
            color: #7f8c8d;
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

   

        /* Sidebar Styles */
        .sidebar {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .sidebar-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Author Card */
        .author-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 25px 20px;
        }

        .author-avatar {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9, #1a5276);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 48px;
            color: white;
            border: 5px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .author-name {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: #2c3e50;
        }

        .author-bio {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #7f8c8d;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .social-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f0f0f0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #2980b9;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-icon:hover {
            background: #2980b9;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Course Info Card */
        .course-info-card {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .card-title {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #2c3e50;
            padding-bottom: 8px;
            border-bottom: 3px solid #2980b9;
        }

        .info-item {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 10px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            font-size: 13px;
        }

        .info-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .info-label {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #2c3e50;
        }

        .info-value {
            color: #2980b9;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        .level-badge {
            background: #e6f0fa;
            color: #2980b9;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Related Courses */
        .related-courses {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .course-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            padding: 15px;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .course-item:hover {
            background: #ebf5fb;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .course-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9, #1a5276);
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 24px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .course-details h4 {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #2c3e50;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .course-details p {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #7f8c8d;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Software Tools Section */
        .software-tools {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .tools-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .tool-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 12px;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 6px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .tool-item:hover {
            background: #ebf5fb;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .tool-icon {
            width: 35px;
            height: 35px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9, #1a5276);
            border-radius: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 18px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .tool-details h4 {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #2c3e50;
            margin-bottom: 3px;
        }

        .tool-details p {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #7f8c8d;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* FAQ Section */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .faq-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .faq-item {
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question {
            padding: 15px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #2c3e50;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .faq-question:hover {
            background: #ebf5fb;
        }

        .faq-question i {
            color: #2980b9;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question.active i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .faq-answer {
            padding: 0 15px;
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-answer.active {
            padding: 0 15px 15px 15px;
            max-height: 200px;
        }

        .faq-answer p {
            color: #7f8c8d;
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Tags Section */
        .tag-section {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .tag-cloud {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .tag {
            background: #f0f0f0;
            color: #555;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .tag:hover {
            background: #2980b9;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .sidebar-faq-contact {
            padding: 20px;
            text-align: center;
            border-top: 1px solid #e8f4ff;
            background: #f8fcff;
        }
         .sidebar-faq-contact-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3498db 0%, #2980b9 100%);
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
        }

        .sidebar-faq-contact-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
            color: white;
        }

        /* Certification Badge */
        .certification-badge {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f39c12, #e67e22);
            color: white;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }
        /* Video Section Styles */
        .video-section {
            margin: 40px 0;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .video-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
            height: 0;
            background: #000;
        }

        .video-container iframe,
        .video-container video {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border: 0;
            object-fit: contain;
            background: #000;
        }

        .video-info {
            padding: 25px 30px;
        }

        .video-title {
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #2c3e50;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .video-description {
            color: #7f8c8d;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-size: 15px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 1199px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 960px;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 350px;
            }
            
            h1 {
                font-size: 32px;
            }
            
            .main-content {
                gap: 30px;
            }
            
            .article-content {
                padding: 30px;
            }
            
            .feature-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .cta-section {
                padding: 30px;
            }
            
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 26px;
            }
            
            .author-card {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }
            
            .course-info-card,
            .software-tools,
            .tag-section {
                padding: 25px 20px;
            }
        }

        /* Tablets and Small Laptops (768px - 991px) */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 720px;
            }
            
            .main-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            
            .sidebar {
                margin-top: 0;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 300px;
            }
            
            h1 {
                font-size: 28px;
            }
            
            .article-content {
                padding: 25px;
            }
            
            .feature-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .author-card {
                padding: 30px;
            }
            
            .author-avatar {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
                font-size: 40px;
            }
            
            .author-name {
                font-size: 22px;
            }
            
            .author-bio {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
            
            .social-icon {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
                font-size: 13px;
            }
            
            .card-title {
                font-size: 18px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            .course-info-card,
            .related-courses,
            .software-tools,
            .tag-section {
                padding: 25px;
            }
            
            .info-item {
                padding: 12px 0;
            }
            
            .course-item,
            .tool-item {
                padding: 12px;
            }
            
            .course-icon {
                width: 45px;
                height: 45px;
                font-size: 20px;
            }
            
            .tool-icon {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: 18px;
            }
            
            .tag {
                padding: 6px 14px;
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            /* Header adjustments for tablets */
            .navbar ul {
                gap: 15px;
            }
            
            .header-icons .icon {
                margin-left: 15px;
            }
            
            /* Footer adjustments */
            .footer-info {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 20px;
            }
        }

        /* Large Mobile Devices (576px - 767px) */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 540px;
                padding: 0 12px;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 250px;
            }
            
            h1 {
                font-size: 26px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            
            .article-text {
                font-size: 15px;
                line-height: 1.7;
            }
            
            .post-meta {
                gap: 15px;
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .drop-cap {
                width: 35px;
                height: 35px;
                margin: 6px 15px 0 0 !important;
            }
            
            .drop-cap span {
                font-size: 20px;
                line-height: 33px;
            }
            
            h2 {
                font-size: 22px !important;
                margin-top: 30px !important;
                margin-bottom: 15px !important;
            }
            
            .article-text ul {
                padding-left: 20px;
            }
            
            .article-text li {
                font-size: 14px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
            
            .feature-card {
                padding: 20px;
            }
            
            .feature-card h3 {
                font-size: 17px;
            }
            
            .feature-card p {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
            
            .cta-section {
                padding: 25px;
                margin: 30px 0;
            }
            
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 22px;
            }
            
            .cta-section p {
                font-size: 15px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            
            .cta-button {
                padding: 12px 30px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }
            
            .image-overlay {
                padding: 20px;
            }
            
            .post-badges {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                gap: 8px;
            }
            
            .badge {
                padding: 5px 12px;
                font-size: 10px;
            }
            
            /* Hero section adjustments */
            .hero-slider {
                height: 40vh;
                min-height: 300px;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-item {
                font-size: 24px !important;
                margin-top: -20px !important;
            }
            
            /* Header mobile adjustments */
            .topbar {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px;
                padding: 10px 15px;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .topbar .left,
            .topbar .right {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            
            .navbar {
                display: none;
            }
            
            .header-icons {
                display: none;
            }
            
            .hamburger-menu {
                display: block;
            }
            
            /* Footer adjustments */
            .footer-info {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 15px;
            }
            
            .footer-social {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                gap: 15px;
            }
            
            .footer-bottom {
                text-align: center;
                font-size: 14px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            /* Mobile menu visibility */
            
            .sidebar-faq-contact {
                padding: 15px;
            }

            .sidebar-faq-contact-btn {
            padding: 8px 16px;
            font-size: 13px;
            }
        }

        /* Small Mobile Devices (375px - 575px) */
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 100%;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 200px;
            }
            
            .image-overlay {
                padding: 15px;
            }
            
            .post-badges {
                gap: 6px;
            }
            
            .badge {
                padding: 4px 10px;
                font-size: 9px;
            }
            
            h1 {
                font-size: 24px;
                line-height: 1.3;
            }
            
            .article-content {
                padding: 20px 15px;
            }
            
            .post-meta {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 8px;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }
            
            .post-meta span {
                font-size: 11px;
            }
            
            .drop-cap {
                width: 30px;
                height: 30px;
                margin: 4px 12px 0 0 !important;
            }
            
            .drop-cap span {
                font-size: 18px;
                line-height: 28px;
            }
            
            .article-text {
                font-size: 14px;
                line-height: 1.6;
            }
            
            .article-text p {
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            h2 {
                font-size: 20px !important;
                margin-top: 25px !important;
            }
            
            .article-text ul {
                margin: 15px 0;
                padding-left: 18px;
            }
            
            .article-text li {
                font-size: 13px;
                margin-bottom: 8px;
                line-height: 1.6;
            }
            
            .feature-card {
                padding: 15px;
            }
            
            .feature-card h3 {
                font-size: 16px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
            
            .feature-card p {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .cta-section {
                padding: 20px 15px;
                margin: 25px 0;
            }
            
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 20px;
            }
            
            .cta-section p {
                font-size: 14px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            .cta-button {
                padding: 10px 25px;
                font-size: 13px;
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            /* Sidebar adjustments */
            .author-card {
                padding: 25px 15px;
            }
            
            .author-avatar {
                width: 90px;
                height: 90px;
                font-size: 36px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            .author-name {
                font-size: 20px;
            }
            
            .author-bio {
                font-size: 12px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            
            .social-links {
                gap: 10px;
            }
            
            .social-icon {
                width: 30px;
                height: 30px;
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .card-title {
                font-size: 17px;
                margin-bottom: 12px;
            }
            
            .course-info-card,
            .software-tools,
            .tag-section {
                padding: 20px 15px;
            }
            
            .info-item {
                padding: 10px 0;
            }
            
            .info-label,
            .info-value {
                font-size: 14px;
            }
            
            .level-badge {
                padding: 6px 12px;
                font-size: 11px;
            }
            
            .certification-badge {
                padding: 6px 12px;
                font-size: 11px;
                margin-left: 8px;
            }
            
            .course-item,
            .tool-item {
                padding: 10px;
                gap: 12px;
                margin-bottom: 12px;
            }
            
            .course-icon {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                font-size: 18px;
            }
            
            .course-details h4 {
                font-size: 15px;
            }
            
            .course-details p {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .tool-icon {
                width: 34px;
                height: 34px;
                font-size: 16px;
            }
            
            .tool-details h4 {
                font-size: 15px;
            }
            
            .tool-details p {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .tag {
                padding: 5px 12px;
                font-size: 11px;
            }
            
            .tag-cloud {
                gap: 8px;
            }
            
            /* Hero section for mobile */
            .hero-slider {
                height: 35vh;
                min-height: 250px;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-item {
                font-size: 20px !important;
                margin-top: 0px !important;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-item a {
                font-size: 16px;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-separator {
                font-size: 16px;
            }
            
            /* Footer mobile adjustments */
            .footer-container {
                padding: 25px 15px;
            }
            
            .footer-logo img {
                max-width: 120px;
            }
            
            .info-box {
                padding: 15px;
            }
            
            .info-box .icon {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                font-size: 18px;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: center;
                flex-shrink: 0;
            }
            
            .info-box p {
                font-size: 14px;
            }
            
            .info-box span {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
            
            .footer-social a {
                width: 35px;
                height: 35px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }
        }

        /* Extra Small Mobile Devices (below 374px) */
        @media (max-width: 374px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 10px;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 180px;
            }
            
            h1 {
                font-size: 22px;
            }
            
            .article-content {
                padding: 15px 10px;
            }
            
            .badge {
                padding: 3px 8px;
                font-size: 8px;
            }
            
            .drop-cap {
                width: 28px;
                height: 28px;
                margin: 3px 10px 0 0 !important;
            }
            
            .drop-cap span {
                font-size: 16px;
                line-height: 26px;
            }
            
            .article-text {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
            
            h2 {
                font-size: 18px !important;
                margin-top: 20px !important;
            }
            
            .feature-card {
                padding: 12px;
            }
            
            .feature-card h3 {
                font-size: 15px;
            }
            
            .feature-card p {
                font-size: 11px;
            }
            
            .cta-section {
                padding: 15px 10px;
            }
            
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 18px;
            }
            
            .cta-section p {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
            
            .author-avatar {
                width: 80px;
                height: 80px;
                font-size: 32px;
            }
            
            .author-name {
                font-size: 18px;
            }
            
            .social-icon {
                width: 28px;
                height: 28px;
                font-size: 11px;
            }
            
            .course-item,
            .tool-item {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 10px;
            }
            
            .course-icon,
            .tool-icon {
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            
            .hero-slider {
                height: 30vh;
                min-height: 220px;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-item {
                font-size: 18px !important;
            }
            
            .breadcrumb-item a {
                font-size: 14px;
            }
            
            .footer-logo img {
                max-width: 100px;
            }
        }

        /* ── Footer info-box icon centering ── */
        .info-box {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
        }
        .info-box .icon {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            font-size: 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
           
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .info-box p {
            margin: 0 0 4px 0;
        }
        .info-box span {
            opacity: 0.65;
            font-size: 13px;
        }

      
        @media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
            .hero-slider {
                height: 60vh;
                min-height: 300px;
            }
            
            .featured-image {
                height: 200px;
            }
            
            .article-section {
                max-height: 80vh;
                overflow-y: auto;
            }
            
            .article-content {
                padding: 20px;
            }
        }

        /* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
           Additions: Section CTA pill, Sidebar Promo, Offer Popup
           ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

        /* Next Batch Banner */
        .next-batch-banner {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf4fc 0%, #d4ecfb 100%);
            border: 1px solid #b8def7;
            border-left: 4px solid #2980b9;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 14px 18px; margin: 25px 0 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(41, 128, 185, 0.08);
        }
        .next-batch-icon {
            flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9, #1a5276);
            color: #fff; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(41, 128, 185, 0.3);
        }
        .next-batch-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
        .next-batch-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #2980b9; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .next-batch-date  { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #0e1a36; margin-top: 2px; }
        .next-batch-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            background: #2980b9; color: #fff;
            font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
            padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 6px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
        }
        .next-batch-btn:hover { background: #1a5276; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(41,128,185,0.35); }
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .next-batch-banner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; }
            .next-batch-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
            .next-batch-date { font-size: 16px; }
        }

        /* Section CTA pill ("Contact Us for More Details") */
        .dropdown-cta { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px dashed #d8e2ec; text-align: center; }
        .dropdown-cta-label { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: #7f8c8d; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .section-cta-btn {
            position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
            background: #fff; color: #2980b9; border: 2px solid #2980b9;
            text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
            padding: 11px 28px 11px 22px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
            transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }
        .section-cta-btn::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9 0%, #1a5276 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
            transition: transform 0.35s ease; z-index: -1;
        }
        .section-cta-btn:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(41,128,185,0.3); }
        .section-cta-btn:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .section-cta-btn .arrow-icon { font-size: 14px; margin-left: 4px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
        .section-cta-btn:hover .arrow-icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
        @media (max-width: 575px) { .section-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 13px; } }

        /* "Ready for This Weekend Offer" pill header */
        .promo-week-header {
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff6f0 0%, #ffe8de 100%);
            border: 1px solid #ffd0bc; border-top: 2px solid #e63946;
            border-radius: 8px; padding: 6px 12px; margin: 0 auto 8px;
            position: relative; text-align: center; width: fit-content; max-width: 100%;
        }
        .promo-week-pulse {
            flex-shrink: 0; width: 7px; height: 7px;
            background: #e63946; border-radius: 50%; position: relative;
            animation: pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .promo-week-pulse::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -3px; border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1.5px solid #e63946; opacity: 0.6;
            animation: pulseRing 1.6s ease-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);} 50%{transform:scale(1.15);} }
        @keyframes pulseRing { 0%{transform:scale(0.8);opacity:0.7;} 100%{transform:scale(1.8);opacity:0;} }
        .promo-week-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; line-height: 1.2; min-width: 0; text-align: center; }
        .promo-week-text strong { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #b71c2e; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
        .promo-week-highlight { font-weight: 900; color: #e63946; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px; background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(255,224,102,0.7) 60%); padding: 0 2px; }
        .promo-week-text small { font-size: 9.5px; color: #7f3a3a; margin-top: 2px; font-weight: 500; }

        /* Promo row: Student Offer circle + Free Consultation */
        .promo-row { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
        .promo-offer { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-decoration: none; }
        .promo-offer-circle {
            position: relative; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #ff8159 0%, #e63946 70%, #b71c2e 100%);
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            color: #fff; text-align: center; transform: rotate(-8deg);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.35);
            outline: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.55); outline-offset: -7px;
        }
        .promo-offer:hover .promo-offer-circle { transform: rotate(-14deg) scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(230,57,70,0.45); }
        .promo-offer-circle::before, .promo-offer-circle::after { content: '★'; position: absolute; color: #fff200; text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
        .promo-offer-circle::before { top: 12px; left: 16px; font-size: 12px; }
        .promo-offer-circle::after  { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; font-size: 9px; }
        .promo-offer-ribbon { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.4px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }
        .promo-offer-icon { font-size: 38px; line-height: 1; color: #fff; margin: 2px 0; text-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
        .promo-offer-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .promo-talk {
            flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2980b9 0%, #1a5276 100%);
            color: #fff; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none;
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
            gap: 8px; padding: 14px 12px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(41,128,185,0.25);
            transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
        }
        .promo-talk:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(41,128,185,0.35); color: #fff; }
        .promo-talk-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; }
        .promo-talk-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; }
        .promo-talk-text strong { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
        .promo-talk-text small { font-size: 10px; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 2px; }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .promo-row { gap: 10px; }
            .promo-offer-circle { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
        }

        /* Sidebar Blog list */
        .blogs-section { padding: 20px; }
        .blog-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; }
        .blog-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6; margin: 0; }
        .blog-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .blog-link {
            display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0;
            text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }
        .blog-link:hover { color: inherit; transform: translateX(2px); }
        .blog-link:hover strong { color: #2980b9; }
        .blog-link:hover .blog-readmore { color: #2980b9; gap: 8px; }
        .blog-thumb {
            flex-shrink: 0; width: 72px; height: 56px;
            border-radius: 8px; background: #eaf4fc;
            overflow: hidden; position: relative; display: block;
            transition: transform 0.25s ease;
        }
        .blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
        .blog-link:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }
        .blog-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.35; }
        .blog-content strong { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #0e1a36; margin-bottom: 3px; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
        .blog-content small { font-size: 11.5px; color: #7f8c8d; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 5px; }
        .blog-readmore {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7f8c8d;
            text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
            transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
        }
        .blogs-viewall {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
            color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
            text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 1px dashed #d8e2ec;
            padding-top: 12px; width: 100%; justify-content: center;
        }
        .blogs-viewall:hover { color: #1a5276; gap: 9px; }

        /* Sidebar Photo Gallery — photos only, no captions */
        .sidebar-gallery { padding: 20px; }
        .sidebar-gallery .card-title { margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .blog-gallery-mosaic { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto auto; gap: 8px; }
        .blog-gphoto { display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; background: #eef2f7; aspect-ratio: 4/3; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
        .blog-gphoto.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
        .blog-gphoto img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
        .blog-gphoto:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(41,128,185,0.25); }
        .blog-gphoto:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .sidebar-gallery { padding: 16px; }
            .blog-gallery-mosaic { gap: 6px; }
        }

        /* Offer Popup */
        .offer-popup-overlay {
            position: fixed; inset: 0;
            background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.75);
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            padding: 20px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
        }
        .offer-popup-overlay.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
        .offer-popup {
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6f3c 0%, #e63946 70%, #b71c2e 100%);
            color: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px 30px 24px;
            max-width: 560px; width: 100%; text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
            transform: scale(0.85) translateY(20px);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); overflow: hidden;
        }
        .offer-popup-overlay.show .offer-popup { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
        .offer-popup::before, .offer-popup::after { content: ''; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
        .offer-popup::before { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); top: -90px; right: -90px; }
        .offer-popup::after  { width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); bottom: -70px; left: -70px; }
        .offer-popup > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .offer-popup-close {
            position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; border: none;
            width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 20px; cursor: pointer;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; z-index: 2;
        }
        .offer-popup-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transform: rotate(90deg); }
        .offer-popup-ribbon { display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .offer-popup-title { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; margin: 4px 0 18px; color: #fff; }
        .offer-popup-title .just-for-you { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: #ffe066; margin-top: 2px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
        .offer-popup-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .offer-card { position: relative; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 14px 14px; text-align: center; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
        .offer-card.alt { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); border-color: #fff; color: #b71c2e; }
        .offer-card-badge { position: absolute; top: -9px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: #ffe066; color: #b71c2e; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
        .offer-card-icon { font-size: 40px; color: #b71c2e; margin: 8px 0 4px; line-height: 1; }
        .offer-card-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
        .offer-card.alt .offer-card-title { color: #b71c2e; }
        .offer-card-desc { font-size: 11.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
        .offer-card.alt .offer-card-desc { color: #555; }
        .offer-popup-urgency { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-left: 3px solid #ffe066; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: left; }
        .offer-popup-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .offer-popup-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
        .offer-popup-btn.primary { background: #fff; color: #e63946; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
        .offer-popup-btn.primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); color: #b71c2e; }
        .offer-popup-btn.outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
        .offer-popup-btn.outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; }
        .offer-popup-dismiss { background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 10px; margin-top: 6px; font-family: inherit; }
        .offer-popup-dismiss:hover { color: #fff; }
        @media (max-width: 540px) {
            .offer-popup-overlay { padding: 12px; }
            .offer-popup { padding: 24px 18px 18px; border-radius: 14px; }
            .offer-popup::before { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: -60px; right: -60px; }
            .offer-popup::after  { width: 100px; height: 100px; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; }
            .offer-popup-close { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 18px; top: 10px; right: 10px; }
            .offer-popup-ribbon { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; padding: 5px 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .offer-popup-title { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
            .offer-popup-title .just-for-you { font-size: 13px; }
            .offer-popup-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
            .offer-card { padding: 14px 12px 12px; }
            .offer-card-badge { font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 10px; }
            .offer-card-icon { font-size: 32px; }
            .offer-card-percent { font-size: 42px; }
            .offer-card-percent sup { font-size: 18px; top: -16px; }
            .offer-card-title { font-size: 12px; }
            .offer-card-desc { font-size: 11px; }
            .offer-popup-urgency { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
            .offer-popup-actions { gap: 8px; }
            .offer-popup-btn { font-size: 13px; padding: 11px 16px; }
            .offer-popup-dismiss { font-size: 11px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 375px) {
            .offer-popup { padding: 20px 14px 16px; }
            .offer-popup-title { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .offer-popup-ribbon { font-size: 9px; padding: 4px 10px; }
            .offer-card-icon { font-size: 28px; }
            .offer-card-percent { font-size: 36px; }
            .offer-popup-btn { font-size: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; }
        }