/* =========================================
           1. CORE VARIABLES & GLOBAL STYLES
           ========================================= */
        :root {
            --primary-color: #231f20;   /* Dark Charcoal */
            --secondary-color: #eb1e24; /* Red */
            --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #231f20 0%, #000000 100%);
            --shadow-premium: 0 20px 50px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.08);
            --text-dark: #222;
            --text-light: #666;
            --input-bg: #fcfcfc;
        }
        
        body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; overflow-x: hidden; color: var(--text-dark); background-color: #fcfcfc; }
        a { text-decoration: none !important; transition: 0.3s; color: inherit; }
        ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
        img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

        /* Helpers */
        .orng_cta { background: var(--secondary-color); color: #fff; padding: 14px 35px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: none; transition: 0.3s; }
        .orng_cta:hover { background: #111; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
        .blue_cta { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; padding: 10px 25px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; display: inline-block; border: none; transition: 0.3s; }
        .blue_cta:hover { background: #111; color: #fff; }
        .text-center { text-align: center; }

        /* =========================================
           2. HEADER & MEGA MENU STYLES
           ========================================= */
        .header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1100; width: 100%; }
        
        /* Top Header */
        .top_header { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; padding: 10px 0; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; }
        .top_header a { color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s; font-weight: 500; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
        .top_header a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); }

        /* Desktop Top Bar Layout */
        .top_header .desktop-bar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
        .top_header ul { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
        
        /* Separator Styling */
        .desktop-bar .top-right, .desktop-bar .top-left { gap: 0; }
        .desktop-bar .top-right li, .desktop-bar .top-left li { padding: 0 15px; position: relative; }
        .desktop-bar .top-right li:first-child::after, .desktop-bar .top-left li:first-child::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
            height: 14px; width: 1px; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
        }
        .desktop-bar .top-right li:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
        .desktop-bar .top-left li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

        /* Mobile Marquee */
        .marquee-container { display: none; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
        .marquee-content { display: flex; animation: marquee 25s linear infinite; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; }
        .marquee-content li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 40px; list-style: none; }
        @keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Bottom Header */
        .bottom_header { padding: 15px 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); background: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 100; transition: 0.3s; }
        .bottom_header .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
        .nav.navbar-menu > ul { display: flex; gap: 25px; margin: 0; align-items: center; } 
        .nav.navbar-menu > ul > li > a { font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 16px; padding: 10px 0; display: block; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
        .nav.navbar-menu > ul > li:hover > a { color: var(--secondary-color); }

        /* CTA Button */
        .nav.navbar-menu > ul > li.cta-request-head > a {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #8b1014 100%);
            color: #fff !important; padding: 12px 32px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.25); margin-left: 15px;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .nav.navbar-menu > ul > li.cta-request-head > a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.4); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b1014 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%); }

        /* Mega Menu */
        .drop_menu_mega { position: static !important; }
        .mega_menu_section {
            width: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; display: flex; padding: 0;
            background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
            border-bottom-left-radius: 12px; border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(20px); transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
            top: 100%; position: absolute; z-index: 999;
        }
        .drop_menu_mega:hover .mega_menu_section { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
        
        .mega_menu_main { width: 25%; background: #f8f9fa; border-right: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
        .mega_menu_main li a { padding: 15px 30px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-weight: 600; color: #555; transition: 0.3s; border-bottom: none; font-size: 15px; }
        .mega_menu_main li.active a, .mega_menu_main li a:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-color) !important; padding-left: 35px; box-shadow: -5px 0 0 var(--secondary-color) inset; }
        .mega_menu_main li a::after { content: '\f054'; font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free"; font-weight: 900; font-size: 10px; opacity: 0; transition: 0.3s; transform: translateX(-10px); }
        .mega_menu_main li.active a::after { opacity: 1; color: var(--secondary-color); transform: translateX(0); }

        .tabs-content { width: 75%; padding: 40px 50px; background: #fff; min-height: 450px; }
        .sub-mega-menu { display: none; width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: fadeInMenu 0.4s ease-in-out; }
        .sub-mega-menu.active { display: flex; gap: 40px; }
        @keyframes fadeInMenu { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

        /* Menu Grid Helpers */
        .menu-sec-left { width: 65%; }
        .menu-heading-group { margin-bottom: 25px; }
        .menu-sec-left span.menu-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #999; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; }
        .menu-links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px 30px; }
        .menu-link-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px; padding: 12px; border-radius: 8px; transition: 0.2s; }
        .menu-link-item:hover { background: #fcfcfc; transform: translateX(5px); }
        .menu-link-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.08); color: var(--primary-color); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: 0.3s; }
        .menu-link-item:hover .menu-link-icon { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; }
        .menu-link-text h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px; color: #333; transition: 0.2s; }
        .menu-link-item:hover .menu-link-text h4 { color: var(--secondary-color); }
        .menu-link-text p { font-size: 12px; color: #777; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

        .Menu_section_two_layout { width: 35%; }
        .featured-menu-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #000000 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 35px; height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.2); }
        .featured-menu-card h4 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .featured-menu-card p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 25px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .featured-menu-card .btn-feature { background: var(--secondary-color); color: #fff; padding: 10px 25px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; width: fit-content; position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: 0.3s; }
        .featured-menu-card .btn-feature:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--secondary-color); transform: translateY(-2px); }
        .featured-menu-card .deco-circle { position: absolute; top: -40px; right: -40px; width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 50%; }

        /* =========================================
           3. MOBILE MENU & SIDEBAR
           ========================================= */
        .mobile-toggle { font-size: 24px; color: var(--primary-color); cursor: pointer; display: none; }
        .mobile-menu-overlay { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); z-index: 1150; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: 0.3s; backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
        .mobile-menu-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
        .mobile-menu-sidebar { position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; width: 300px; height: 100%; background: #fff; z-index: 1200; transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1); box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .mobile-menu-sidebar.active { right: 0; }
        .mobile-menu-header { padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
        .mobile-menu-close { font-size: 24px; color: #333; cursor: pointer; }
        .mobile-menu-body { padding: 20px; overflow-y: auto; flex: 1; }
        .mobile-nav-list > li { margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f5f5; }
        .mobile-nav-list > li > a, .mobile-link-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 15px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-color); cursor: pointer; }
        .mobile-nav-list > li > a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); padding-left: 5px; }
        
        .mobile-submenu { display: none; background: #f8f9fa; margin: 10px 15px 20px 15px; padding: 10px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05); position: relative; }
        .mobile-submenu::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 15px; bottom: 15px; width: 3px; background: var(--secondary-color); opacity: 0.5; }
        .mobile-submenu li { border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 0; }
        .mobile-submenu li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .mobile-submenu li a { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: #555; padding: 12px 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 8px; transition: 0.3s; }
        .mobile-submenu li a::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #d1d1d1; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 12px; transition: 0.3s; }
        .mobile-submenu li a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.08); transform: translateX(5px); font-weight: 600; }
        .mobile-submenu li a:hover::before { background: var(--secondary-color); transform: scale(1.5); }
        .submenu-icon { transition: 0.3s; }
        .submenu-icon.rotate { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--secondary-color); }
        .mobile-menu-footer { padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }
        .mobile-menu-footer .orng_cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

        /* Sticky Sidebar Icons */
        .sticky-sidebar { position: fixed; top: 50%; right: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 1200; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-end; }
        .sticky-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-top-left-radius: 30px; border-bottom-left-radius: 30px; box-shadow: -4px 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; background: #333; }
        .sticky-icon i { width: 50px; height: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 2; }
        .sticky-icon span { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); transition: all 0.3s ease; margin-right: 0; padding-left: 20px; }
        .sticky-icon:hover { width: 160px; }
        .sticky-icon:hover span { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); margin-right: 5px; }
        .icon-whatsapp { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%); }
        .icon-phone { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007bff 0%, #0056b3 100%); }
        .icon-email { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900 0%, #e68a00 100%); }

        /* =========================================
           4. BLOG PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
           ========================================= */
        .blog-premium-hero {
            background: var(--gradient-primary); /* Changed to Charcoal Gradient */
            padding: 140px 0 100px;
            color: #fff;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: padding 0.3s;
        }
        .blog-premium-hero.small-hero {
             padding: 100px 0 80px; 
        }
        .blog-premium-hero::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
            background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.1) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); /* Red Dots */
            background-size: 30px 30px; opacity: 0.5;
        }
        
        .hero-breadcrumb { 
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); 
            font-size: 13px; 
            text-transform: uppercase; 
            letter-spacing: 1px; 
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-weight: 600; 
        }
        .hero-breadcrumb a { color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); padding-bottom: 2px; }
        .hero-breadcrumb span { margin: 0 10px; color: var(--secondary-color); }

        .blog-premium-hero h1 { 
            font-size: 2.2rem; 
            font-weight: 900; 
            margin-bottom: 20px; 
            letter-spacing: -1px; 
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        .blog-premium-hero p { 
            font-size: 1.2rem; 
            opacity: 0.9; 
            font-weight: 300; 
            margin-bottom: 30px; 
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Search Bar */
        .hero-search { position: relative; max-width: 600px; margin: 40px auto 0; }
        .hero-search input {
            width: 100%; padding: 20px 30px; border-radius: 50px; border: none;
            font-size: 16px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); outline: none;
        }
        .hero-search button {
            position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 8px; height: 48px; width: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: var(--secondary-color); color: #fff;
            transition: 0.3s; cursor: pointer;
        }
        .hero-search button:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: #111; }

        /* Featured Post Card */
        .featured-wrapper { margin-top: -60px; position: relative; z-index: 10; margin-bottom: 60px; }
        .featured-post-card {
            display: flex; background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        }
        .featured-img { width: 55%; position: relative; min-height: 400px; overflow: hidden; }
        .featured-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.5s; }
        .featured-post-card:hover .featured-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
        .trending-badge {
            position: absolute; top: 25px; left: 25px; background: var(--secondary-color);
            color: #fff; padding: 6px 15px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 12px; 
            font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; z-index: 2;
        }
        .featured-content { width: 45%; padding: 60px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
        
        /* Grid Cards */
        .blog-card-grid {
            background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); transition: 0.3s; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            display: flex; flex-direction: column;
        }
        .blog-card-grid:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.1); }
        .bc-img { height: 240px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .bc-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.5s; }
        .blog-card-grid:hover .bc-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
        .cat-tag { 
            position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; background: #fff; color: var(--primary-color); 
            padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; 
            text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .bc-content { padding: 30px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .bc-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.4; }
        .bc-content h3 a { color: var(--primary-color); }
        .bc-content h3 a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); }
        .bc-content p { color: #666; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-grow: 1; }
        
        /* Sidebar */
        .blog-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
        .blog-sidebar .widget { background: #fff; padding: 35px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
        .widget-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-color); margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 15px; }
        .cat-pills a {
            display: inline-block; padding: 8px 18px; background: #fcfcfc; color: var(--primary-color);
            border-radius: 30px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0 5px 10px 0; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05);
        }
        .cat-pills a:hover { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; }

        .newsletter-widget { 
            background: url('https://www.techmagnate.com/wp-content/themes/techmagnate/images/banner_mob_bg.webp') center/cover !important; 
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; border: none !important;
        }
        .newsletter-widget::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.9); z-index: 1; /* Charcoal Overlay */
        }

        /* =========================================
           5. PREMIUM FOOTER
           ========================================= */
        .premium-footer { position: relative; color: #fff; padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 30px; overflow: visible; margin-top: 0; z-index: 5; }
        .footer-bg-wrapper { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #231f20 0%, #000000 100%); overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; }
        .footer-bg-wrapper::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.6; pointer-events: none; }
        .footer-watermark { position: absolute; bottom: -50px; right: -50px; width: 600px; height: 600px; background: url('/assets/images/logofooter.png') no-repeat center; background-size: contain; opacity: 0.03; filter: grayscale(100%) invert(100%); pointer-events: none; transform: rotate(-10deg); }
        
        .footer-floating-card { position: relative; margin: 0 auto 60px auto; width: 100%; max-width: 1140px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231f20 0%, #000000 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); border-radius: 24px; padding: 40px 50px; z-index: 10; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
        .footer-floating-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent); transform: skewX(-25deg); animation: cardShine 6s infinite; }
        @keyframes cardShine { 0% { left: -100%; } 20% { left: 200%; } 100% { left: 200%; } }
        
        .floating-card-text h3 { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 5px; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
        .floating-card-text p { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
        
        .floating-card-btn .btn-glow { background: var(--secondary-color); color: #fff; padding: 15px 35px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; transition: 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.4); display: inline-block; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .floating-card-btn .btn-glow:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.6); background: #fff; color: var(--secondary-color); }
        
        .footer-main-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .footer-logo-area p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 15px; }
        
        .footer-contact-info { margin-bottom: 25px; }
        .footer-contact-info p { margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); line-height: 1.5; }
        .footer-contact-info i { color: var(--secondary-color); margin-top: 4px; font-size: 16px; }
        .footer-contact-info a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); transition: 0.3s; }
        .footer-contact-info a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); }
        
        .footer-social-icons { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
        .footer-social-icons a { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; transition: all 0.3s ease; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
        .footer-social-icons a:hover { background: var(--secondary-color); border-color: var(--secondary-color); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(235, 30, 36, 0.3); }
        
        .footer-widget-title { color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 25px; position: relative; display: inline-block; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .footer-widget-title::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -8px; left: 0; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--secondary-color); transition: width 0.3s ease; }
        .col-lg-3:hover .footer-widget-title::after, .col-lg-2:hover .footer-widget-title::after { width: 100%; }
        
        .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.95rem; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: all 0.3s ease; position: relative; padding-left: 0; }
        .footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--secondary-color); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); transition: all 0.3s ease; margin-right: 0px; }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 10px; }
        .footer-links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); margin-right: 8px; }
        
        .footer-bottom-bar { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
        .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
        .footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
        .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); text-decoration: underline !important; }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .nav.navbar-menu { display: none; }
            .mega_menu_section { display: none; }
            .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
            
            .contact-hero { height: 450px; padding-top: 40px; align-items: center; }
            .contact-hero-text h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
            
            .form-container { padding: 30px 20px; }
            .footer-floating-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 20px; padding: 30px; width: 100%; top: auto; }
            .footer-watermark { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
            
            .top_header .desktop-bar { display: none; }
            .marquee-container { display: flex; }

            /* Blog Hero Mobile */
            .blog-premium-hero { padding: 60px 0 80px; }
            .blog-premium-hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
            .blog-premium-hero p { font-size: 1rem; }
            .hero-search { padding: 0 15px; }
            .hero-search input { padding: 15px 20px; font-size: 14px; }

            /* Featured Post Mobile */
            .featured-wrapper { margin-top: -40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
            .featured-post-card { flex-direction: column; }
            .featured-img { width: 100%; min-height: 250px; }
            .featured-content { width: 100%; padding: 30px; }
            .featured-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
            .meta-info { font-size: 12px; gap: 15px; }
            
            /* Blog Grid Mobile */
            .blog-card-grid { margin-bottom: 20px; }
            .bc-img { height: 200px; }
            .bc-content { padding: 20px; }
            .bc-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
            .bc-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
            
            /* Sidebar Mobile */
            .blog-sidebar { position: static; margin-top: 40px; }
            .blog-sidebar .widget { padding: 25px; }
            .widget-title { font-size: 16px; }
            
            /* Pagination */
            .pagination-wrapper { margin-top: 40px; padding: 0 15px; }
            .pagination-list { gap: 8px; }
            .pagination-list a { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 14px; }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .blog-premium-hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
            .featured-content { padding: 20px; }
            .featured-content h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
            .bc-content h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
            .hero-search input { font-size: 13px; padding: 12px 18px; }
        }
        
        /*country flag footer*/
        .country-flag {
            width: 22px;
            height: auto;
            margin-right: 0px;
            margin-top:4px;
            vertical-align: middle;
        }