:root {
  --primary: #800000;
  --primary-dark: #5C0000;
  --primary-light: #F5E6E6;
  --bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark: #000000;
  --text-muted: #333333;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(128,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-light: #1A0000;
  --text-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #CCCCCC;
  --white: #2D0000;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --glass-bg: rgba(45,0,0,0.95);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #F5E6E6; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #800000; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: #800000; color: white; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body { font-family: 'Noto Sans Tamil', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; background: var(--bg-light); color: var(--text-dark); overflow-x: hidden; line-height: 1.6; transition: var(--transition); }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }

/* WordPress + builder compatibility */
.builder-content > .elementor,
.builder-content > .vc_row,
.vmtalks-builder-content > .entry-content { width: 100%; }
.elementor-section.elementor-section-boxed > .elementor-container,
.wpb-content-wrapper .container { max-width: 1280px; }
.entry-content { line-height: 1.8; }
.entry-content img { height: auto; }
.single-article { min-width: 0; }
.single-featured-image { margin: 16px 0 24px; cursor: default; }
.single-featured-image img { width: 100%; }
.page-content { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
.screen-reader-text { border: 0; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); clip-path: inset(50%); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute; width: 1px; word-wrap: normal !important; }
.site-footer { background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; padding: 36px 0; }
.site-footer .container { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.footer-menu ul { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.copyright { font-size: 13px; opacity: .8; }

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar { background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; font-size: 13px; padding: 6px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1001; }
.top-bar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.top-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.top-bar-left span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.top-bar-left i { font-size: 12px; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.top-bar-right a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); transition: var(--transition); }
.top-bar-right a:hover { color: white; }
.top-bar-right .social-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: var(--transition); font-size: 12px; }
.top-bar-right .social-icon:hover { background: var(--primary); }
.dark-toggle { cursor: pointer; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: none; color: white; font-size: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: var(--transition); }
.dark-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.lang-switcher { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: white; font-size: 12px; cursor: pointer; }
.district-select-top { background: transparent; color: white; border: none; font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer; padding: 2px 4px; outline: none; font-family: inherit; }
.district-select-top option { background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; }

/* Header Main */
.header-main { background: #ffffff !important; padding: 14px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1000; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: var(--transition); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary); }
.header-main .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
.logo-area { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.logo-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.logo-text { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.logo-text span { color: var(--text-dark); }
.tagline { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; text-align: center; }

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.main-nav { background: var(--primary); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999; transition: var(--transition); overflow: visible !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .main-nav { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.main-nav .container { display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: visible !important; min-height: 48px; }

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Nav Items */
.nav-item,
.nav-menu > .menu-item,
.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-item > a,
.nav-menu > .menu-item > a,
.nav-menu > li > a,
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-item > a:hover,
.nav-menu > .menu-item > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-item.active > a,
.nav-item.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  border-bottom-color: #FFD700;
}

/* Dropdown Arrow Icon */
.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  margin-left: 4px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.nav-item:hover > a .nav-arrow,
.menu-item:hover > a .nav-arrow,
.nav-item.open > a .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Submenu / Dropdown */
.nav-item.menu-item-has-children,
.menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }

.nav-menu .sub-menu,
.nav-menu .dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white, #FFFFFF);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md, 8px) var(--radius-md, 8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary, #800000);
}

.nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu li.open > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children.open > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu > .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* Submenu items list styling */
.nav-menu .sub-menu li,
.nav-menu .sub-menu .menu-item {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  float: none !important;
  clear: both !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li > a,
.nav-menu .sub-menu .menu-item > a,
.sub-menu li > a,
.dropdown-link {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--text-dark, #000000) !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li > a:hover,
.nav-menu .sub-menu .menu-item > a:hover,
.sub-menu li > a:hover,
.dropdown-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary, #800000) !important;
  background: var(--primary-light, #F5E6E6) !important;
  border-left-color: var(--primary, #800000) !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
}

/* Mega Menu (fallback static) */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 24px; display: none;
  min-width: 600px; z-index: 100;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.nav-item:hover .mega-menu,
.menu-item:hover .mega-menu { display: grid; }
.mega-col h5 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light); }
.mega-col a { display: block; padding: 5px 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); transition: var(--transition); }
.mega-col a:hover { color: var(--primary); padding-left: 4px; }

/* Search icon */
.nav-search { padding: 0 16px; cursor: pointer; color: white; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-search:hover { color: #FFD700; }
.mobile-menu-btn { display: none; padding: 12px 16px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 20px; color: white; align-items: center; }

/* Breaking News */
.breaking-news { background: var(--primary-light); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
[data-theme="dark"] .breaking-news { background: #2D0000; border-color: #800000; }
.breaking-news .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.breaking-label { background: var(--primary); color: white; padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.breaking-label i { animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; } }
.breaking-ticker { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 16px; position: relative; }
.breaking-track { display: flex; animation: scroll-left 40s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
.breaking-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.breaking-track a { padding: 0 30px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark); white-space: nowrap; }
.breaking-track a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
@keyframes scroll-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.breaking-controls { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.breaking-controls button { width: 28px; height: 28px; border: none; background: #E2E8F0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.breaking-controls button:hover { background: var(--primary); color: white; }

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section { padding: 24px 0; }
.vmtalks-widget-wrapper { margin-bottom: 24px; width: 100%; }
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts,
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: stretch; }
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts .hero-primary,
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero .hero-primary { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #800000; min-height: 380px; height: 100%; }
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts .hero-primary > a,
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero .hero-primary > a { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: relative; }
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts .hero-primary img,
.vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero .hero-primary img { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.featured-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); cursor: pointer; background: #0f172a; transition: var(--transition); }
.featured-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.featured-card .card-img { width: 100%; height: 420px; background: #0f172a; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.featured-card .card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.featured-card .card-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 30px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.85)); color: white; }
.featured-card .category-badge { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; background: var(--primary); }
.featured-card h2 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.featured-card p { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 10px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.featured-card .meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.75; }
.featured-card .meta i { margin-right: 4px; }
.trending-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.trending-card { display: flex; gap: 12px; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.trending-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.trending-card .thumb { width: 100px; height: 80px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: #f1f5f9; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trending-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.trending-card .info { flex: 1; }
.trending-card .info h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.trending-card .info .meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.trending-card .trend-num { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-light); line-height: 1; }
/* Category Colors */
.cat-politics { background: #800000; }
.cat-business { background: #A00000; }
.cat-sports { background: #5C0000; }
.cat-technology { background: #3D0000; }
.cat-cinema { background: #800000; }
.cat-agriculture { background: #5C0000; }
.cat-education { background: #3D0000; }
.cat-weather { background: #800000; }

/* Quick Access */
.quick-access { padding: 0 0 24px; }
.quick-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(100px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.quick-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 16px 8px; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); text-align: center; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.quick-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.quick-card .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quick-card span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; }

/* Section Titles */
.section-title { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light); }
.section-title h2 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.section-title h2 i { color: var(--primary); }
.section-title .view-all { font-size: 13px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); }
.section-title .view-all:hover { gap: 4px; }

/* News Grid */
.news-section { padding: 0 0 24px; }
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.news-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer; }
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.news-card .card-img { width: 100%; height: 180px; background: #f1f5f9; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.news-card .card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.news-card .cat-badge { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: white; }
.news-card .card-body { padding: 14px; }
.news-card .card-body h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.news-card .card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.news-card .card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.news-card .card-meta i { margin-right: 3px; }

/* Sidebar Layout */
.with-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 24px; }

/* Trending Sidebar */
.trending-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; align-self: start; }
.trending-list { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.trending-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; }
.trending-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.trending-item .rank { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-light); min-width: 30px; line-height: 1; }
.trending-item .rank.top3 { color: var(--primary); }
.trending-item .info { flex: 1; }
.trending-item .info h5 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.trending-item .info .meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 3px; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.trending-item .trend-score { font-size: 11px; color: #22C55E; font-weight: 600; }

/* Weather Widget */
.weather-widget { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.weather-current { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; }
.weather-current .temp { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; }
.weather-current .details { font-size: 13px; }
.weather-current .details span { display: block; color: var(--text-muted); }
.weather-forecast { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7,1fr); gap: 6px; }
.forecast-day { text-align: center; font-size: 11px; }
.forecast-day .day-name { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.forecast-day .day-icon { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.forecast-day .day-temp { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }

/* Video Section */
.video-section { padding: 24px 0; background: var(--white); }
.video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.featured-video { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; background: #000; aspect-ratio: 16/9; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.featured-video video, .featured-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border: none; }
.featured-video .play-btn { position: absolute; width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(0,87,255,0.9); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 24px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.featured-video .play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.video-thumbs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; align-content: start; }
.video-thumb { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; background: #000; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.video-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.video-thumb .duration { position: absolute; bottom: 6px; right: 6px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); color: white; font-size: 11px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; }
.video-thumb .v-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 20px 10px 10px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.8)); }
.video-thumb .v-overlay h5 { color: white; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.video-categories { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.video-cat-btn { padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; background: transparent; font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); color: var(--text-muted); }
.video-cat-btn:hover, .video-cat-btn.active { background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Web Stories */
.stories-section { padding: 24px 0; }
.stories-track { display: flex; gap: 12px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 8px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.stories-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.story-card { min-width: 140px; height: 240px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; scroll-snap-align: start; flex-shrink: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2); transition: var(--transition); }
.story-card:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.story-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-card .story-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 16px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.85)); color: white; }
.story-card .story-overlay .story-cat { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.story-card .story-overlay h5 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Agriculture Section */
.agri-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.agri-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); }
.agri-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.agri-card .price { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }
.agri-card .change { font-size: 12px; }
.agri-card .change.up { color: #22C55E; }
.agri-card .change.down { color: #EF4444; }

/* District News */
.district-selector { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.district-btn { padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; background: transparent; font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); color: var(--text-muted); }
.district-btn:hover, .district-btn.active { background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Election Dashboard */
.election-section { padding: 24px 0; background: var(--white); }
.election-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.election-card { background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px; text-align: center; }
.election-card .party { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.election-card .seats { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary); }
.election-card .bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; margin-top: 8px; background: #E2E8F0; overflow: hidden; }
.election-card .bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 3px; transition: width 1s ease; }

/* Business Dashboard */
.business-section { padding: 24px 0; }
.business-ticker { display: flex; gap: 20px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 12px 0; scrollbar-width: none; }
.business-ticker::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.stock-item { white-space: nowrap; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 16px; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stock-item .name { font-weight: 600; }
.stock-item .price { font-weight: 700; margin-left: 8px; }
.stock-item .change { margin-left: 6px; font-size: 12px; }

/* Live TV */
.livetv-section { padding: 24px 0; background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; }
.livetv-section .section-title h2 { color: white; }
.livetv-section .section-title h2 i { color: #FFD700; }
.livetv-player { aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; background: #000; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; }
.livetv-player .live-badge { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; background: #800000; color: white; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.livetv-player .live-badge i { animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
.livetv-player .play-btn { width: 80px; height: 80px; background: rgba(128,0,0,0.9); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 32px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.livetv-player .play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Poll Section */
.poll-section { padding: 24px 0; }
.poll-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); max-width: 500px; }
.poll-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.poll-option { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.poll-option label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: var(--transition); }
.poll-option label:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }
.poll-option input[type="radio"] { accent-color: var(--primary); }
.poll-bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; background: #E2E8F0; margin-top: 6px; overflow: hidden; }
.poll-bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--primary); transition: width 1s ease; }

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter-section { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--primary); color: white; }
.newsletter-section .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter-text h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; }
.newsletter-text p { opacity: 0.85; font-size: 14px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter-form input { padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: none; min-width: 280px; font-size: 14px; }
.newsletter-form button { padding: 12px 28px; background: var(--primary-dark); color: white; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: #002D91; }

/* News Digest */
.digest-section { padding: 24px 0; }
.digest-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.digest-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); }
.digest-card .source { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.digest-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--primary-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); padding: 48px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.footer-brand .logo-text { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: white; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.8; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 10px; }
.footer-col h5 { color: #FFD700; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #FFD700; }
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 4px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #FFD700; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 32px; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #FFD700; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: #FFD700; color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Skeleton Loading */
.skeleton { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2E8F0 25%, #F1F5F9 50%, #E2E8F0 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite; border-radius: 4px; }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } }

/* ===== COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE AUDIT STYLES ===== */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .vmtalks-5-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .vmtalks-news-grid,
  .vmtalks-directory-grid,
  .vmtalks-spotlight-grid,
  .vmtalks-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* ===== HERO NEWS TOUCH SLIDER (MOBILE & IPAD / TABLET ONLY) ===== */
  .hero-grid,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    grid-template-columns: none !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 6px 4px 18px 4px !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
  }

  .hero-grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Primary Featured Hero Card in Touch Slider */
  .hero-grid > .featured-card,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-primary,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-primary {
    flex: 0 0 88% !important;
    width: 88% !important;
    min-width: 290px !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
    height: 350px !important;
    min-height: 300px !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
  }

  .hero-grid > .featured-card .card-img,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-primary img,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-primary img {
    height: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-grid > .featured-card .card-overlay,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-primary .hero-overlay,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-primary div[style*="position:absolute;bottom:0"] {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 65%, transparent 100%) !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
  }

  .hero-grid > .featured-card h2,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-primary h2,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-primary h2 {
    font-size: 19px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
  }

  /* Flatten subpost wrappers so all cards become direct horizontal hero slides */
  .hero-grid > .trending-stack,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-secondary,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-subposts {
    display: contents !important;
  }

  /* ALL Hero Slide Cards (Featured Hero + Subposts) on Mobile & iPad */
  .hero-grid > .featured-card,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero > .hero-primary,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts > .hero-primary,
  .trending-stack > .trending-card,
  .trending-stack > a,
  .hero-secondary > article,
  .hero-secondary > .trending-card,
  .hero-subposts > article,
  .hero-subposts > .vmtalks-small-news-card {
    flex: 0 0 88% !important;
    width: 88% !important;
    min-width: 280px !important;
    max-width: 540px !important;
    height: 330px !important;
    min-height: 300px !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Links & Image container in all Hero Slides */
  .trending-stack > .trending-card a,
  .trending-stack > a,
  .hero-secondary > article a,
  .hero-subposts > article a,
  .hero-subposts > .vmtalks-small-news-card a {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Slide Images: Full cover background image spanning entire card */
  .hero-grid img,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero img,
  .vmtalks-widget-mixed-hero-subposts img,
  .trending-stack .thumb img,
  .hero-secondary .trending-card img,
  .hero-subposts img {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .trending-stack .thumb {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Bottom dark gradient overlay for all hero slides */
  .trending-stack > .trending-card::after,
  .trending-stack > a::after,
  .hero-secondary > article::after,
  .hero-subposts > article::after,
  .hero-subposts > .vmtalks-small-news-card::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 75% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 60%, transparent 100%) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  /* Rank badge position overlay */
  .trending-stack .trend-num {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    z-index: 4 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
  }

  /* Info container overlaid at bottom of each slide */
  .trending-stack .info,
  .hero-secondary .info,
  .hero-subposts .info,
  .hero-subposts .small-news-content {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    padding: 20px 18px 18px !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  .trending-stack .info h4,
  .hero-secondary .info h4,
  .hero-secondary .info h5,
  .hero-subposts .info h4,
  .hero-subposts .info h5,
  .hero-subposts .small-news-title {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.7) !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .trending-stack .meta,
  .hero-secondary .meta,
  .hero-subposts .meta,
  .hero-subposts .small-news-meta {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  }

  .with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .trending-sidebar { position: static !important; margin-top: 24px; }
  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .election-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .right-widgets { max-width: 100%; display: none; }
  .header-ad-banner { max-width: 100%; height: 70px; }
  .vmtalks-5-col-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px !important; }
  .vmtalks-horizontal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 0; }
  .top-bar-left { gap: 8px; }
  .top-bar-right { gap: 6px; }
  .top-bar-left i, .top-bar-right .social-icon, .dark-toggle, .lang-switcher, .district-select-top { font-size: 10px; }
  .top-bar-right .social-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; font-size: 10px; }
  .dark-toggle { padding: 2px 6px; }
  .lang-switcher { padding: 2px 6px; font-size: 10px; }
  .district-select-top { font-size: 11px; max-width: 90px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar .container { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; text-align: center; }
  .top-bar-left, .top-bar-right { justify-content: center; width: 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .header-main .container { justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .logo-area { justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto; }
  .logo-text { font-size: 26px; }
  .custom-theme-logo img { max-height: 55px !important; }
  .right-widgets { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
  
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 22px; cursor: pointer; }
  .nav-menu { display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 12px 0; z-index: 99999 !important; max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto; }
  .nav-menu.open { display: flex !important; }
  .nav-item > a,
  .nav-menu > .menu-item > a,
  .nav-link { padding: 12px 20px !important; min-height: 44px; color: var(--text-dark) !important; border-bottom-color: transparent; font-size: 15px !important; }
  .nav-item > a:hover,
  .nav-menu > .menu-item > a:hover,
  .nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; background: #F8FAFC !important; }
  .nav-menu .sub-menu { position: static; display: none !important; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; padding: 0 0 0 16px; opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; background: transparent; border-top: none; }
  .nav-menu .menu-item-has-children.open > .sub-menu,
  .nav-menu li.open > .sub-menu { display: block !important; visibility: visible !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .sub-menu .menu-item > a,
  .sub-menu li > a,
  .dropdown-link { color: var(--text-dark) !important; background: transparent !important; }
  .mega-menu { display: none !important; }

  /* Hero & Elementor Widget Grid Responsive Collapses */
  .hero-primary { min-height: 260px !important; height: auto !important; }
  .featured-card .card-img { height: 220px; }
  .featured-card h2 { font-size: 20px; }
  .vmtalks-5-col-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .vmtalks-news-grid,
  .vmtalks-directory-grid,
  .vmtalks-spotlight-grid,
  .vmtalks-horizontal-grid,
  .vmtalks-showcase-grid,
  .news-grid,
  .election-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  
  .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(80px, 1fr)); gap: 8px; }
  .quick-card { padding: 12px 6px; }
  .quick-card .icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 16px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px; }
  .weather-forecast { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .newsletter-form input { min-width: 200px; }
  .story-card { min-width: 110px; height: 200px; }
  .trending-card .thumb { width: 80px; height: 64px; }
  
  /* Tables & Media Responsive Containment */
  table { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; overflow-x: auto !important; }
  iframe, video { max-width: 100% !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 12px !important; }
  .breaking-label { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .breaking-track a { font-size: 12px; padding: 0 12px; }
  .featured-card .card-img { height: 180px; }
  .featured-card .card-overlay { padding: 14px; }
  .featured-card h2 { font-size: 16px; }
  .featured-card p { font-size: 12px; }
  .vmtalks-5-col-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form input { min-width: auto; width: 100%; }
  
  /* Customizer Panel & Floating Action Buttons Responsive Offsets */
  .customize-panel { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; right: -100vw !important; }
  .customize-panel.open { right: 0 !important; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px !important; right: 16px !important; width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; font-size: 16px !important; }
  .customize-toggle { bottom: 68px !important; right: 16px !important; width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; font-size: 16px !important; }
}

/* Back to Top */
.back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); z-index: 999; transition: var(--transition); }
.back-to-top.show { display: flex; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* River Water Level (base) */
.river-slide { display: none; }
.river-slide.active { display: block; }
.river-slide h5 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); }
[data-theme="dark"] .river-slide h5 { color: #7DD3FC; }
.river-slide .river-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px 8px; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 10px; }
.river-slide .river-meta span { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; line-height: 1.1; }
.river-slide .river-meta .label { color: var(--text-muted); }
.river-slide .river-meta .val { font-weight: 600; }
.river-slide .storage-bar { height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: #CBD5E1; margin-top: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.river-slide .storage-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--primary); }
[data-theme="dark"] .river-widget { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C4A6E, #075985) !important; }

/* Crypto Widget (base) */
.crypto-row .name { font-weight: 600; }
.crypto-row .price { font-weight: 700; }
.crypto-row .change { font-size: 10px; }

/* Skeleton Cards */
.skeleton-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.skeleton-card .skeleton-img { height: 180px; }
.skeleton-card .skeleton-body { padding: 14px; }
.skeleton-card .skeleton-line { height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.skeleton-card .skeleton-line:last-child { width: 60%; }

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.mobile-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); z-index: 998; }
.mobile-overlay.show { display: block; }

/* ===== CUSTOMIZATION PANEL ===== */
.customize-toggle { position: fixed; bottom: 80px; right: 30px; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); z-index: 997; transition: var(--transition); }
.customize-toggle:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: scale(1.1); }
.customize-toggle i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.customize-toggle.open i { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.customize-panel { position: fixed; top: 0; right: -400px; width: 380px; height: 100vh; background: var(--white); box-shadow: -4px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); z-index: 9999; transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.customize-panel.open { right: 0; }
.customize-panel .panel-header { padding: 18px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.customize-panel .panel-header h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--primary); }
.customize-panel .panel-header .close-panel { width: 32px; height: 32px; border: none; background: #F1F5F9; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); transition: var(--transition); }
.customize-panel .panel-header .close-panel:hover { background: #EF4444; color: white; }
.customize-panel .panel-body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 16px 20px 80px; }
.customize-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.customize-group h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; }
.customize-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 6px 0; }
.customize-row label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; }
.customize-row .custom-desc { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1px; }
.custom-switch { position: relative; width: 42px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.custom-switch input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.custom-switch .slider { position: absolute; cursor: pointer; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: #CBD5E1; border-radius: 24px; transition: var(--transition); }
.custom-switch .slider:before { content: ''; position: absolute; height: 18px; width: 18px; left: 3px; bottom: 3px; background: white; border-radius: 50%; transition: var(--transition); }
.custom-switch input:checked + .slider { background: var(--primary); }
.custom-switch input:checked + .slider:before { transform: translateX(18px); }
.color-picker-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.color-swatch { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; border: 3px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition); position: relative; }
.color-swatch:hover { transform: scale(1.15); }
.color-swatch.active { border-color: var(--text-dark); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px white, 0 0 0 4px var(--text-dark); }
.color-swatch input[type="color"] { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.font-size-btn { padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; background: transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.font-size-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.font-size-btn.active { background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }
.customize-panel .panel-footer { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 12px 20px; border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0; background: var(--white); display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.customize-panel .panel-footer button { flex: 1; padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.customize-panel .panel-footer .reset-btn { background: #F1F5F9; color: var(--text-dark); }
.customize-panel .panel-footer .reset-btn:hover { background: #E2E8F0; }
.customize-panel .panel-footer .apply-btn { background: var(--primary); color: white; }
.customize-panel .panel-footer .apply-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.section-visibility { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.section-visibility .customize-row { padding: 5px 0; }
.panel-backdrop { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); z-index: 9998; display: none; }
.panel-backdrop.show { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .customize-panel { width: 100%; right: -100%; }
  .customize-toggle { bottom: 70px; right: 16px; }
}

/* ===== CARTOON THEME ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes wiggle {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(3deg); }
}
@keyframes slideInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Cartoon Card Hover Effects */
.news-card:hover .card-img,
.trending-card:hover .thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg) !important;
}

/* Online TV Section Enhanced */
.livetv-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 50%, #0f3460 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.livetv-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,0,0,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* International Standard Typography */
.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.logo-text span {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* Modern Card Shadows */
.news-card,
.trending-card,
.featured-card {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Playful Quick Access Icons */
.quick-card:hover {
  animation: bounce 0.5s ease;
}

/* Enhanced Story Cards */
.story-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Video Player Enhancement */
.featured-video::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,0,0,0.1), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Modern Button Styles */
.apply-btn, .submit-btn, .biz-btn {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Enhanced Breaking News */
.breaking-news {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF8E1 0%, #FFECB3 100%);
  border-bottom: 3px solid #800000;
}
.breaking-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800000, #5C0000);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Weather Widget Enhancement */
.weather-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0F7FA 0%, #B2EBF2 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .weather-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a237e 0%, #0d47a1 100%);
}

/* Trending Sidebar Enhancement */
.trending-sidebar .trending-list {
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Footer Brand Enhancement */
.footer-brand .logo-text {
  font-size: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF, #FFD700);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Responsive Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .featured-card {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .trending-card {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ===== SINGLE POST & AUTHOR BOX ===== */
.single-post-main {
  padding: 32px 0 48px;
}
.single-article {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.single-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
}
.single-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.single-featured-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
}
.single-featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* About Author Box */
.about-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin: 32px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.about-author-box .author-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-author-box .author-avatar img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
}
.about-author-box .author-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.about-author-box .author-info h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.about-author-box .author-info .author-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.about-author-box .author-info p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about-author-box .see-author-posts {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.about-author-box .see-author-posts:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

/* ===== COMMENTS SECTION ALIGNMENT & STYLING ===== */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
  width: 100%;
}
.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.comments-title i,
.comment-reply-title i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Comment List */
.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0;
}
.comment-list .comment {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.comment-list .children {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.comment-body {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.comment-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.comment-author img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.comment-metadata {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.comment-content {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.reply {
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.comment-reply-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.comment-reply-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

/* Comment Form Perfect Alignment */
.comment-respond {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}
.comment-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
.comment-notes,
.logged-in-as {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.comment-form-comment,
.comment-form-author,
.comment-form-email,
.comment-form-url {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
}
.comment-form label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.comment-form textarea,
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"] {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.comment-form textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}
.comment-form textarea:focus,
.comment-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}
.form-submit {
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.comment-submit-btn,
.comment-form input[type="submit"] {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: auto;
}
.comment-submit-btn:hover,
.comment-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ===== RIGHT SIDEBAR WIDGETS PERFECT STYLING ===== */
.trending-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}
.widget,
.widget-box,
.wp-block-group {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.widget:hover,
.widget-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.widget-title,
.widget h2,
.widget h3,
.widget h4,
.wp-block-heading {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

/* Widget Lists (Categories, Archives, Recent Posts) */
.widget ul,
.widget ol,
.wp-block-archives-list,
.wp-block-categories-list,
.wp-block-latest-posts {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.widget li,
.wp-block-archives-list li,
.wp-block-categories-list li,
.wp-block-latest-posts li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}

.widget li:hover,
.wp-block-archives-list li:hover,
.wp-block-categories-list li:hover,
.wp-block-latest-posts li:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: var(--primary-light) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.widget li a,
.wp-block-archives-list li a,
.wp-block-categories-list li a,
.wp-block-latest-posts li a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}

/* Post Count Badges */
.widget li .count,
.widget li span,
.wp-block-categories-list li span {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-left: 8px !important;
}

/* Media Image / Banner Widgets */
.widget_media_image img,
.widget img,
.wp-block-image img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}

.widget_media_image img:hover,
.wp-block-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .single-article {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .single-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .comment-respond {
    padding: 16px;
  }
}

/* ===== TAMIL TEXT-TO-SPEECH PLAYER BAR ===== */
.speech-player {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.speech-player-left,
.speech-player-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.speech-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.speech-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.speech-pause-btn {
  background: #D97706;
}
.speech-pause-btn:hover {
  background: #B45309;
}
.speech-stop-btn {
  background: #EF4444;
  padding: 8px 12px;
}
.speech-stop-btn:hover {
  background: #DC2626;
}
.speech-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.speech-rate-select {
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
}
.speech-status {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== STRATEGIC AD SLOTS ===== */
.ad-slot {
  margin: 24px auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ad-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.ad-header-leaderboard {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 16px auto;
}
.ad-placeholder-banner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 728px;
  height: 90px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1F5F9, #E2E8F0);
  border: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.ad-in-article {
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.ad-placeholder-rect {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 336px;
  height: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8E1, #FFECB3);
  border: 2px dashed #FFD54F;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #800000;
}
.ad-placeholder-sidebar {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1F5F9, #E2E8F0);
  border: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ad-placeholder-banner {
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* ===== SMALL NEWS LIST MODULES WITH THUMBNAILS ===== */
.news-list-item,
.small-news-item,
.elementor-post,
.wp-block-latest-posts__list li {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.news-list-link {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.news-list-thumb,
.small-news-thumb,
.elementor-post__thumbnail,
.trending-item .thumb,
.small-news-item .thumb {
  width: 100px !important;
  min-width: 100px !important;
  max-width: 100px !important;
  height: 75px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800000, #5C0000) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}

.news-list-thumb img,
.small-news-thumb img,
.elementor-post__thumbnail img,
.trending-item .thumb img,
.small-news-item .thumb img,
.vmtalks-fallback-thumb {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.news-list-content,
.small-news-content,
.elementor-post__text,
.trending-item .info {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.news-list-title,
.elementor-post__title,
.small-news-title,
.trending-item .info h4,
.trending-item .info h5 {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  color: var(--text-dark, #0F172A) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.news-list-excerpt,
.elementor-post__excerpt,
.small-news-excerpt {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--text-muted, #64748B) !important;
  margin: 2px 0 0 0 !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.news-list-meta {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}