/* ============================================================
   TECHREVIEW TRADE — MAIN STYLESHEET v2.0
   Design: Editorial Dark | India's Tech Intelligence Platform
   ============================================================ */

/* ——— GOOGLE FONTS IMPORT ——— */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Syne:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;1,9..40,400&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ——— CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ——— */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg-base:       #08080e;
  --bg-depth1:     #0d0d15;
  --bg-depth2:     #111120;
  --bg-depth3:     #161625;
  --bg-surface:    #1a1a2e;
  --bg-elevated:   #1e1e35;
  --bg-hover:      #22223a;

  --border-faint:  rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --border-subtle: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --border-mid:    rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);

  --text-primary:  #eeedf8;
  --text-body:     #c8c7e0;
  --text-muted:    #8886ab;
  --text-faint:    #5c5a7a;
  --text-ghost:    #3d3b58;

  /* Brand Accents */
  --accent:        #5b4fff;
  --accent-soft:   #7264ff;
  --accent-glow:   rgba(91,79,255,0.18);
  --neon:          #00e8b8;
  --neon-soft:     rgba(0,232,184,0.12);
  --neon-glow:     rgba(0,232,184,0.25);
  --amber:         #f0a932;
  --amber-soft:    rgba(240,169,50,0.12);
  --red-hot:       #ff4466;
  --red-soft:      rgba(255,68,102,0.12);
  --blue-ice:      #4db8ff;
  --blue-soft:     rgba(77,184,255,0.12);
  --green-tech:    #3ddc84;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display:  'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body:     'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:     'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 20px;
  --space-6: 24px;
  --space-8: 32px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;
  --space-24: 96px;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  10px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  22px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-lift: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration-fast: 150ms;
  --duration-base: 250ms;
  --duration-slow: 400ms;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1440px;
  --nav-height: 68px;
  --sidebar-width: 320px;
}

/* ——— RESET & BASE ——— */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Grain overlay texture */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Grid background */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(91,79,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(91,79,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

img, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}

a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ——— TYPOGRAPHY ——— */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }

p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ——— LAYOUT UTILITIES ——— */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container--wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

/* Grid systems */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* ——— NAVIGATION ——— */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: rgba(8,8,14,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,14,0.96);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo__pulse {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--neon), 0 0 24px rgba(0,232,184,0.3);
  animation: logo-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logo-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--neon); }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(0.85); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--neon); }
}

.site-logo__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.site-logo__tech {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--accent-soft) 60%, var(--neon) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.site-logo__review {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.site-logo__tld {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Primary Navigation */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.primary-nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.primary-nav__item {
  position: relative;
}

.primary-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  height: var(--nav-height);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.primary-nav__link:hover,
.primary-nav__item.current-menu-item .primary-nav__link {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.primary-nav__link .chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast);
}

.primary-nav__item:hover .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  z-index: 100;
}

.primary-nav__item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown__link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-dropdown__icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.btn-search {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.btn-search:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-contribute {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-contribute:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,79,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-pro {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  height: 38px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--neon);
  color: var(--neon);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-pro:hover {
  background: var(--neon-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--neon-glow);
  color: var(--neon);
}

/* Ticker Bar */
.news-ticker {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  background: var(--red-hot);
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #fff;
}

.ticker-label .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: ticker-dot 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ticker-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.ticker-item a:hover { color: var(--neon); }

.ticker-separator {
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin: 0 var(--space-2);
}

/* ——— HERO SECTION ——— */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-16);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(91,79,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Featured Post */
.hero-featured {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-featured__link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-featured__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
}

.hero-featured__img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(8,8,14,0.85) 100%);
}

.hero-featured__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.hero-featured__link:hover .hero-featured__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-featured__badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  left: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge--breaking {
  background: var(--red-hot);
  color: #fff;
}

.badge--breaking::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: ticker-dot 1s infinite;
}

.badge--trending {
  background: rgba(0,232,184,0.15);
  color: var(--neon);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,232,184,0.3);
}

.badge--sponsored {
  background: rgba(240,169,50,0.15);
  color: var(--amber);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240,169,50,0.3);
}

.badge--premium {
  background: rgba(91,79,255,0.2);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,79,255,0.35);
}

.badge--contributor {
  background: rgba(77,184,255,0.12);
  color: var(--blue-ice);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,184,255,0.25);
}

.badge--new {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.category-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--neon);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.category-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.meta-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-faint);
}

.read-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

.hero-featured__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.hero-featured__link:hover .hero-featured__title {
  color: var(--neon);
}

.hero-featured__excerpt {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--neon));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info {}
.author-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.verified-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--neon);
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--bg-base);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Hero Sidebar */
.hero-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.trending-widget {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.widget-header {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.widget-title::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--neon);
  animation: logo-pulse 2s infinite;
}

.widget-see-all {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.widget-see-all:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.trending-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.trending-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
}

.trending-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-ghost);
  min-width: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.trending-item:hover .trending-num { color: var(--accent-soft); }

.trending-content {}
.trending-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trending-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.trending-item:hover .trending-title { color: var(--text-primary); }

.trending-meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* Viral Score */
.viral-score {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--neon);
}

.viral-score::before {
  content: '⬆';
  font-size: 0.55rem;
}

/* ——— CONTENT FEED ——— */
.content-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--neon);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.section-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--neon);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Main + Sidebar Layout */
.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-width);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

/* ——— POST CARDS ——— */
.post-card {
  background: var(--bg-depth1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.post-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.post-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
}

.post-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
}

.post-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.post-card:hover .post-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.post-card__badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
}

.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-card__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.post-card:hover .post-card__title { color: var(--neon); }

.post-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.post-card__footer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.post-card__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ——— HORIZONTAL POST CARD (list view) ——— */
.post-card--horizontal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

.post-card--horizontal .post-card__img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: unset;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 120px;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.post-card--horizontal .post-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

/* ——— MINI POST CARD ——— */
.post-mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.post-mini:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.post-mini:hover { padding-left: var(--space-2); }

.post-mini__img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
}

.post-mini__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.post-mini__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.post-mini:hover .post-mini__title { color: var(--text-primary); }

.post-mini__meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

/* ——— CATEGORY TABS ——— */
.category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  scrollbar-width: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.category-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.category-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.category-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.category-tab.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.category-tab .count {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ——— SIDEBAR ——— */
.sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-6));
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.sidebar-widget__header {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
}

.sidebar-widget__title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

.sidebar-widget__body {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.newsletter-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-depth2) 0%, rgba(91,79,255,0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(91,79,255,0.25);
}

.newsletter-widget__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(91,79,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,79,255,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.newsletter-widget__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.newsletter-widget__desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,79,255,0.1);
}

.btn-subscribe {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(91,79,255,0.3);
}

.form-privacy {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-ghost);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Contribute CTA Widget */
.contribute-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,232,184,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-color: rgba(0,232,184,0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contribute-widget::before {
  content: '₹';
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  top: -10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(0,232,184,0.04);
  line-height: 1;
}

.contribute-tier {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.contribute-tier:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }

.tier-name { color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 500; }
.tier-price { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--neon); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Tags Widget */
.tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(91,79,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
}

/* ——— CONTRIBUTOR SECTION ——— */
.contributor-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: var(--bg-depth1);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contributor-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,232,184,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contributor-intro {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.contributor-intro__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--neon);
  background: rgba(0,232,184,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,232,184,0.2);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.contributor-pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.pricing-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-depth2) 0%, rgba(91,79,255,0.08) 100%);
}

.pricing-card--featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--neon));
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.pricing-amount sup {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-cycle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pricing-features li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--neon);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pricing-features li.inactive {
  color: var(--text-ghost);
}
.pricing-features li.inactive::before {
  content: '—';
  color: var(--text-ghost);
}

.btn-pricing {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-pricing:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
}

.pricing-card--featured .btn-pricing {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-card--featured .btn-pricing:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,79,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ——— CATEGORIES SHOWCASE ——— */
.categories-showcase {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
}

.category-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cat-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring);
}

.category-card:hover .cat-card-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

.cat-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.cat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cat-card-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Category color variants */
.cat--ai::after        { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--neon)); }
.cat--ai .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(91,79,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(91,79,255,0.25); }

.cat--gadgets::after   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), var(--red-hot)); }
.cat--gadgets .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(240,169,50,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(240,169,50,0.2); }

.cat--startups::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon), var(--blue-ice)); }
.cat--startups .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(0,232,184,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,232,184,0.18); }

.cat--apps::after      { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-ice), var(--accent)); }
.cat--apps .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(77,184,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(77,184,255,0.2); }

.cat--security::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-hot), var(--amber)); }
.cat--security .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(255,68,102,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,68,102,0.2); }

.cat--reviews::after   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-tech), var(--neon)); }
.cat--reviews .cat-card-icon { background: rgba(61,220,132,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(61,220,132,0.2); }

/* ——— PRO MEMBERSHIP BANNER ——— */
.pro-banner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.pro-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(91,79,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.pro-banner-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pro-banner__perks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.perk-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.perk-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(91,79,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,79,255,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.perk-text { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.perk-text strong { color: var(--text-primary); display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1px; }

.pro-banner__cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.pro-price-display {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.pro-price-display .amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pro-price-display .currency {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pro-price-display .period {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.btn-pro-join {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #7c64ff 50%, var(--accent) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  animation: gradient-shift 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.btn-pro-join:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(91,79,255,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ——— SINGLE POST / ARTICLE ——— */
.single-post {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}

.article-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.article-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.article-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-share {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: auto;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Hero image */
.article-hero-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
}

.article-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Article Content */
.article-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin: 2.5em 0 0.8em;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2em 0 0.7em;
}

.article-content p { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }

.article-content a {
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(91,79,255,0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--neon);
  text-decoration-color: var(--neon);
}

.article-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2em 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-8);
  margin: 2em 0;
  background: rgba(91,79,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.article-content ul li,
.article-content ol li {
  padding: 4px 0 4px var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.article-content ul li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--neon);
  font-size: 0.8em;
  top: 6px;
}

.article-content ol {
  counter-reset: ol-counter;
}

.article-content ol li {
  counter-increment: ol-counter;
}

.article-content ol li::before {
  content: counter(ol-counter, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  top: 7px;
}

.article-content code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.87em;
  color: var(--neon);
}

.article-content pre {
  background: var(--bg-depth3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2em 0;
}

.article-content pre code {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Article Tags */
.article-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
}

/* Author Bio Box */
.author-bio-box {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

.author-bio-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--neon));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.author-bio-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--neon);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.author-bio-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ——— CONTRIBUTOR DASHBOARD ——— */
.contributor-dashboard {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.dashboard-nav {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-6));
}

.dash-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.dash-nav-item:hover, .dash-nav-item.active {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.dash-nav-item.active { color: var(--accent-soft); }

.dash-nav-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.dash-nav-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-faint);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
}

/* Stat Cards */
.stat-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.stat-card__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.stat-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.stat-card__change {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--neon);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.stat-card__change.negative { color: var(--red-hot); }

/* Post Editor */
.post-editor-form {
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editor-toolbar {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.editor-toolbar-btn {
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.editor-toolbar-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.editor-body { padding: var(--space-6); }

.form-field {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 300px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,79,255,0.08);
}

.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%235c5a7a' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
}

.form-select:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }

/* Payment Badge */
.payment-required {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,232,184,0.06), rgba(91,79,255,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,232,184,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.payment-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0,232,184,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,232,184,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ——— SEARCH OVERLAY ——— */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,8,14,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 15vh;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.search-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.search-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,79,255,0.1);
}

.search-icon { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.search-field {
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.search-field::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }

.search-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.search-close:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ——— FOOTER ——— */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-depth1);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.footer-brand {}

.footer-brand__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand__desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* India flag strip */
.india-strip {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933 33%, #fff 33% 66%, #138808 66%);
}

/* ——— BUTTONS (Global) ——— */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(91,79,255,0.3);
}

.btn--neon {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--neon);
  border-color: var(--neon);
}
.btn--neon:hover {
  background: var(--neon-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--neon-glow);
  color: var(--neon);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.btn--lg {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ——— PAGINATION ——— */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.page-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-soft); }
.page-btn.active { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

/* ——— READING PROGRESS BAR ——— */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--neon));
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 100ms linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--neon-glow);
}

/* ——— SCROLL TO TOP ——— */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--bg-depth2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
}

/* ——— TOAST NOTIFICATIONS ——— */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  pointer-events: auto;
  animation: toast-in 0.4s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}

.toast.success { border-left: 3px solid var(--neon); }
.toast.error   { border-left: 3px solid var(--red-hot); }
.toast.info    { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-soft); }

@keyframes toast-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* ——— SKELETON LOADERS ——— */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-depth2) 25%, var(--bg-depth3) 50%, var(--bg-depth2) 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeleton-shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

@keyframes skeleton-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* ——— ACCESSIBILITY ——— */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ——— RESPONSIVE ——— */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; }
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 60px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-sidebar { display: none; }
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { display: none; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contributor-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pro-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dashboard-nav { position: static; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-4); }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contributor-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .pro-banner__perks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .author-bio-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}