/* =========================================
   AKSHA: PREMIUM DIGITAL MARKETING STYLING
   Aligned with MAAC Design System
   ========================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --primary-color: #0b1120;
    --accent-blue: #6366f1;
    --accent-orange: #10b981;
    --text-main: #f8fafc;
    --text-muted: #cbd5e1;
    
    --glow-blue: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    --glow-orange: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    
    --spacing-section: 100px;
    --border-radius: 12px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Base Typo (matching MAAC hierarchy) */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.aksha-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-label:hover {
    color: #34d399;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.8);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.aksha-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-title:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.6);
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

.aksha-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-desc:hover {
    color: #e0f7ff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.aksha-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.aksha-section-header.center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Section Overlays & Images */
.aksha-section-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.aksha-info-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aksha-section-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 15, 0.65); /* Global elegant darkening for bright landscapes */
}


.light-bg {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* ===================== HERO SECTION ===================== */
.aksha-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}

.aksha-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aksha-hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.7);
}

.aksha-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 15, 0.65); /* Global elegant darkening to match other sections */
}

.aksha-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: var(--container-w);
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 150px 24px 80px;
}

.aksha-hero-left {
    flex: 0 0 55%;
    max-width: 55%;
}

.aksha-hero-heading {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 65px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-hero-heading:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
}

.aksha-hero-heading .passion {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--glow-orange);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-hero-heading:hover .passion {
    color: #34d399;
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.9), 0 0 50px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.aksha-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.aksha-hero-tagline-wrapper {
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.aksha-hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tagline-line {
    height: 3px;
    width: 80px;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow-orange);
}

.aksha-hero-offer {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    display: inline-block;
}

.offer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.offer-emi {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #818cf8; /* Changed from var(--accent-blue) for much better visibility against dark backgrounds */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Form Styling - Matching MAAC exactly but elevated */
.aksha-hero-right {
    flex: 0 0 42%;
    max-width: 42%;
}

.maac-enquiry-form {
    background: rgba(8, 10, 25, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 0 15px rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.05);
    overflow: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.maac-enquiry-form:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), inset 0 0 25px rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.2);
}

.enquiry-form-header {
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.enquiry-logo {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    padding: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.enquiry-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.enquiry-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: #fff;
}

.enquiry-form-body {
    padding: 15px 20px 20px;
}

.enquiry-field {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.enquiry-field-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #64748b;
}

.enquiry-field input, .enquiry-field select, .enquiry-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 15px 10px 45px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.enquiry-field input:focus, .enquiry-field select:focus, .enquiry-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.8);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.2);
}

.enquiry-field input::placeholder, .enquiry-field textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.enquiry-field select option {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
}

.enquiry-consent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.enquiry-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    accent-color: var(--accent-orange);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.enquiry-consent label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.3;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.enquiry-consent label a {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.enquiry-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.enquiry-submit:hover {
    background: #059669;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-orange);
}

/* ===================== INFO SECTION (Why Digital Marketing & Parents) ===================== */
.aksha-info-section,
.aksha-programs-section,
.aksha-program-section,
.aksha-placement-section,
.aksha-final-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.aksha-info-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.aksha-info-card {
    background: rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.aksha-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.95);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.info-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-info-card:hover .info-card-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.info-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.info-card-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===================== PROGRAM SECTION ===================== */
.aksha-program-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.aksha-program-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-program-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.aksha-program-split.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}
.aksha-program-split.reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
}

.program-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.program-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.program-feature-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.program-feature-list li b {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.list-icon {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.cinematic-img {
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.cinematic-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 60px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3), 0 0 50px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ===================== STUDENT PROJECTS / SHOWCASE SECTION ===================== */
.aksha-showcase-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.aksha-showcase-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover::after {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.cinematic-image-wrap {
    height: 250px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cinematic-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cinematic-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f172a, transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cinematic-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.cinematic-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cinematic-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ===================== LOCATIONS SECTION ===================== */
.aksha-locations-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.aksha-locations-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-locations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.aksha-location-card {
    background: rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.location-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.location-header svg {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.location-header h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
}

.aksha-location-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================== FINAL CTA SECTION ===================== */
.aksha-final-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.aksha-final-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-final-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aksha-final-cta-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.aksha-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--glow-orange);
}

/* ===================== AI VISUAL CARD ===================== */
.aksha-ai-visual-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.aksha-ai-visual-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

.ai-visual-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.ai-visual-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ai-visual-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-ai-visual-card:hover .ai-visual-icon {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--glow-blue);
}

.ai-visual-content h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.ai-visual-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* =====================================================================
   NEW SECTION: MAJOR PROGRAMS SHOWCASE (Cinematic Cards)
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover::after {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.cinematic-image-wrap {
    height: 240px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cinematic-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.showcase-cinematic-card:hover .cinematic-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cinematic-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f172a 10%, transparent 90%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cinematic-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    transform: translateY(-25px);
}

.cinematic-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cinematic-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-skills-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-skills-tags span {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.course-outcome {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* =====================================================================
   NEW SECTION: SUPPORTING COURSES (Premium Swiper)
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-courses-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 10px 60px 10px; /* padding for shadows and pagination */
    position: relative;
}

/* Let swiper handle overflow */
.aksha-courses-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
}

.aksha-course-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto; /* Swiper handles height */
}

.aksha-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.course-card-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.course-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.aksha-course-card:hover .course-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-card-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Swiper Navigation & Pagination */
.aksha-swiper-nav-prev,
.aksha-swiper-nav-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.aksha-swiper-nav-prev { left: 10px; }
.aksha-swiper-nav-next { right: 10px; }

.aksha-swiper-nav-prev:hover,
.aksha-swiper-nav-next:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--glow-blue);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.aksha-swiper-nav-prev svg,
.aksha-swiper-nav-next svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.aksha-courses-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    opacity: 1;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-courses-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* =====================================================================
   CURRICULUM MODULE GRID (Legacy or kept for reference)
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-curriculum-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.aksha-curriculum-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-curriculum-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.aksha-module-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.aksha-module-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Module Number Badge */
.module-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-module-card:hover .module-badge {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--glow-blue);
}

.module-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-module-card:hover .module-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.module-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.module-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =====================================================================
   NEW SECTION: AI ADVANTAGE
   Same layout as .aksha-info-section — 2×2 grid + 1 centered
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-ai-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.aksha-ai-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-ai-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Center the last (5th) card when it's the odd one out */
.aksha-ai-grid .aksha-ai-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.aksha-ai-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.aksha-ai-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ai-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-ai-card:hover .ai-card-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.ai-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ai-card-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =====================================================================
   NEW SECTION: WHO IS THIS FOR
   Horizontal cards with icon + title + description
   Same spacing as info cards
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-audience-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.aksha-audience-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.aksha-audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.aksha-audience-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.aksha-audience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.audience-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-audience-card:hover .audience-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-orange);
}

.audience-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.audience-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.audience-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =====================================================================
   NEW SECTION: PLACEMENT STATS
   Stats row + Role cards grid + Company badges row
   ===================================================================== */
.aksha-placement-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.aksha-placement-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- Stats Row (counter-style cards) --- */
.aksha-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.aksha-stat-card {
    background: rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.aksha-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.95);
    border-color: var(--glow-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px); /* Further reduced for a cleaner look */
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block; /* Fix inline layout issues */
    transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-stat-card:hover .stat-number {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--glow-orange);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 14px; /* Reduced for better proportion */
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block; /* Fix inline layout issues */
}

.aksha-roles-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* --- Role Cards Grid --- */
.aksha-roles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.aksha-role-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.aksha-role-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--glow-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.role-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-role-card:hover .role-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--glow-blue);
}

.role-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.role-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.role-salary {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* --- Company Badges Row --- */
.aksha-companies-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.aksha-company-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-width: 140px;
}

.aksha-company-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.aksha-company-badge img {
    max-height: 40px;
    max-width: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-company-badge:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
}

.aksha-company-badge span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.aksha-company-badge:hover span {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aksha-hero-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 160px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .aksha-hero-left {
        flex: none;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .aksha-hero-right {
        flex: none;
        max-width: 500px;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .aksha-hero-tagline-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .aksha-program-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-program-split.reverse {
        direction: ltr;
    }
    .aksha-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .aksha-info-grid, .aksha-locations-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .aksha-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Cinematic Cards Tablet/Laptop */
    .cinematic-image-wrap {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .cinematic-content {
        padding: 0 25px 25px;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    .cinematic-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .cinematic-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .course-skills-tags span {
        padding: 3px 8px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .course-outcome {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    /* New sections — tablet */
    .aksha-curriculum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .aksha-ai-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .aksha-roles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aksha-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-info-grid, .aksha-locations-grid, .aksha-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-hero-content {
        padding-top: 180px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .aksha-hero-left {
        transform: none !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .aksha-hero-right {
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    .maac-enquiry-form {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        border-radius: 16px;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    :root {
        --spacing-section: 60px;
    }
    
    /* Cinematic Cards Mobile */
    .cinematic-image-wrap {
        height: 180px;
    }
    .cinematic-content {
        padding: 0 20px 20px;
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
    .cinematic-content h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .cinematic-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    /* Swiper Navigation Mobile */
    .aksha-swiper-nav-prev,
    .aksha-swiper-nav-next {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        top: 35%;
    }
    .aksha-swiper-nav-prev {
        left: 5px;
    }
    .aksha-swiper-nav-next {
        right: 5px;
    }
    .maac-enquiry-form {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .enquiry-form-header {
        padding: 12px;
    }
    .enquiry-form-body {
        padding: 12px;
    }
    .enquiry-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .enquiry-field {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .enquiry-field input, .enquiry-field select, .enquiry-field textarea {
        padding: 8px 12px 8px 35px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .enquiry-field textarea {
        min-height: 50px;
    }
    .enquiry-submit {
        padding: 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .aksha-cta-btn {
        padding: 14px 20px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .aksha-cta-btn span {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* New sections — mobile */
    .aksha-curriculum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-ai-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-ai-grid .aksha-ai-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .aksha-roles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .aksha-audience-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .aksha-companies-row {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .aksha-company-badge {
        min-width: 100px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL CINEMATIC BLENDING SYSTEM (CLONED FROM INDEX)
   ============================================================ */

.aksha-blended-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: transparent;
    
    /* Exact Hero Transition Logic: 150px physical overlap */
    margin-top: -150px;
    padding-top: 230px;
    padding-bottom: 200px; /* Prevent content from being swallowed by next section overlap */
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soften top edge: 150px cross-fade with previous section visible behind */
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-info-bg,
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-section-overlay {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 150px, black 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 150px, black 100%);
}

/* Restore pointer events for inner content */
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-info-inner,
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-curriculum-inner,
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-program-inner,
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-placement-inner,
.aksha-blended-section > .aksha-locations-inner,
.aksha-blended-section > .container {
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* ── Shared blend pseudo-element base ─────────────────────── */
.aksha-blended-section::before, 
.aksha-blended-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    height: 500px;
}

/* 
 * UNIVERSAL ATMOSPHERIC OVERLAYS 
 * Standardized to ensure perfect consistency.
 * Darkest point is floated to 15% to prevent edge banding.
 */
.aksha-blended-section::after {
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 8, 14, 0.02) 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.aksha-blended-section::before {
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 8, 14, 0.02) 15%, transparent 100%);
}