:root {
      --saffron:   #E87722;
      --deep-teal: #1A5C6B;
      --forest:    #2D6A4F;
	  --forest-light: #78ac95;
      --cream:     #FFF8EE;
      --parchment: #F5EDD8;
      --ink:       #1C1C1C;
      --muted:     #6B5E50;
      --border:    #E8D5B0;
      --card-bg:   #FFFFFF;
      --shadow:    rgba(30,20,5,0.10);
      --shadow-hover: rgba(30,20,5,0.20);
      --radius-card: 18px;
      --radius-pill: 40px;
      --font-display: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body:    'Nunito', sans-serif;
      --transition:   0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background-color: var(--cream);
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.65;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       SKIP LINK (ACCESSIBILITY)
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .skip-link {
      position: absolute;
      top: -100px;
      left: 0;
      background: var(--saffron);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
      transition: top 0.2s;
      z-index: 1000;
    }
    .skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       TOP NAV
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .site-header {
      background: var(--deep-teal);
      padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 60px);
      /*position: sticky;*/
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      box-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      /*display: flex;*/
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 62px;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .nav-inner nav {
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }
.logo img {max-width: 160px;}
.nav-inner ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }  
  .nav-inner ul li {
    margin-right: 20px;
  }  
    .nav-inner ul li a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-inner ul li a:hover,
    .nav-inner ul li a.active {
      background: var(--saffron);
      color: #fff;
    }
  .nav-inner .checkbtn {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
  }  
  .nav-inner #check {
    display: none;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-inner .checkbtn {
      display: block;
      order: 1;
      /*margin-right: 20px;*/
    }  
    .nav-inner ul {
      position: fixed;
	  z-index:2;
      top: 62px;
      right: -100%;
      background-color:var(--forest);
      width: 100%;
      /*height: 100vh;*/
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }  
    .nav-inner ul li {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 5px;
	  border-bottom:1px solid var(--forest-light)
    }
    .nav-inner #check:checked ~ ul {
      right: 0;
	  display: block;
      text-align: center;
    }
  }
	.container {
		max-width: 1200px;
    	margin: 0 auto 28px;
	}
	.bann-wrap {
		padding:10px;
		text-align:center
		}
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       HERO
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .hero {
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 10%, rgba(232,119,34,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 90%, rgba(26,92,107,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(165deg, #1A5C6B 0%, #2D3E35 55%, #3B2200 100%);
      color: #fff;
      padding: clamp(40px, 8vw, 96px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px) clamp(50px, 9vw, 110px);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(232,119,34,0.22);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,119,34,0.5);
      color: #FFCA80;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero h1 em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: #FFCA80;
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .btn-primary, input[type="submit"] {
      background: var(--saffron);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,119,34,0.45);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232,119,34,0.55);
    }
    .btn-ghost {
      background: transparent;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 11px 26px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: #fff; }

    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 36px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .stat-pill {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .stat-pill strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      color: #FFCA80;
    }
    .stat-pill span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

    .hero-image-wrap {
      border-radius: 24px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
    .hero-image-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      /*object-fit: cover;*/
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }
    .hero-image-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       BREADCRUMB
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .breadcrumb-bar {
      background: var(--parchment);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 10px clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
    }
    .breadcrumb-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .breadcrumb-bar ol {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    .breadcrumb-bar li + li::before {
      content: '›';
      margin-right: 6px;
      color: var(--border);
    }
    .breadcrumb-bar a { color: var(--deep-teal); }
    .breadcrumb-bar a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
    .breadcrumb-bar [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION WRAPPER
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .section-wrap {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--deep-teal);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 1rem;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .section-title-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHAT IS PANCHATANTRA — INFO BAND
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .info-band {
      background: var(--deep-teal);
      padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .info-grid {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .info-text .section-title { color: #FFCA80; }
    .info-text p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
    }

    .info-image-wrap {
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    }
    .info-image-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       BENEFITS GRID
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .benefits-section {
      padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .benefits-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
      gap: 20px;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .benefit-card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .benefit-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow);
    }
    .benefit-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .benefit-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--deep-teal);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .benefit-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       FILTER BAR
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .filter-section {
      padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px) 12px;
      background: var(--parchment);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .filter-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .filter-label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); }
    .filter-chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .chip {
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      background: var(--card-bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.18s;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }
    .chip:hover, .chip.active { background: var(--saffron); border-color: var(--saffron); color: #fff; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       STORIES GRID
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .stories-section {
      padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px) clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px);
      background: var(--parchment);
    }
    .stories-grid {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 22px;
    }

    .story-card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border-radius: var(--radius-card);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px var(--shadow);
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .story-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--shadow-hover);
    }
    .story-card:focus-within {
      outline: 3px solid var(--saffron);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }

    .card-thumb {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--parchment);
    }
    .card-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
      background: var(--parchment);
    }
    .story-card:hover .card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

    .card-moral-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 10px;
      left: 10px;
      background: rgba(26,92,107,0.92);
      color: #FFCA80;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .card-body {
      padding: 20px 20px 16px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .card-body h3, .card-body h2  {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      flex: 1;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .read-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--saffron);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--saffron);
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .read-link:hover { background: var(--saffron); color: #fff; }
    .age-badge {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--muted);
      background: var(--parchment);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       FAQ SECTION
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .faq-section {
      padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .faq-inner {
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .faq-item {
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: var(--card-bg);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .faq-question {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 16px;
      padding: 18px 22px;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      color: var(--deep-teal);
      list-style: none;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-question:hover { background: var(--parchment); }
    .faq-question::marker, .faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
    .faq-chevron {
      width: 22px; height: 22px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--parchment);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: transform 0.25s;
      font-style: normal;
    }
    details[open] .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--saffron); border-color: var(--saffron); color: #fff; }
    .faq-answer {
      padding: 0 22px 18px;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding-top: 14px;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RELATED CONTENT BAND
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .related-section {
      background: var(--deep-teal);
      padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
    }
    .related-grid {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .related-title-area {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
    }
    .related-title-area .section-title { color: #FFCA80; }
    .related-title-area .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    .related-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 20px 18px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform var(--transition);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .related-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .related-card .icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .related-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; }
    .related-card p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       NEWSLETTER BAND
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .newsletter-band {
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(232,119,34,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        var(--parchment);
      padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px);
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .newsletter-inner { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .newsletter-inner h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--deep-teal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .newsletter-inner p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .newsletter-form input[type="email"], .newsLett {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 12px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      background: #fff;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: var(--saffron); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .site-footer {
      background: #0f2f37;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px) 28px;
    }
    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      padding-bottom: 36px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .footer-brand .site-logo { margin-bottom: 12px; }
	.footer-brand .site-logo img { max-width: 140px;}
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 280px; }
    .footer-col .head {
      color: #fff;
	  display:block;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .footer-col a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
    .footer-bottom {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(28px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    /* staggered children */
    .stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease; }
    .stagger.visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
    .stagger.visible > *:nth-child(n+7) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 860px) {
      .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-image-wrap { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .info-image-wrap { display: none; }
      .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      nav[aria-label="Primary"] { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 540px) {
      .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
      .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
      .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }