/* ===== MLA in the Field — Slider ===== */
        .work-slider { position: relative; margin-top: 15px; }
        .work-slider-viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
        .work-slider-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.45s ease; }
        .work-slider-track > .work-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }
        /* keep each slide card flush inside the slider */
        .work-slider-track .work-card-media { margin-top: 0; }
        .work-slider-arrow {
            position: absolute; top: 45%; transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--white); color: var(--primary);
            border: 1px solid #fae6d3; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer; z-index: 3; font-size: 14px; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
        }
        .work-slider-arrow:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
        .work-slider-arrow.prev { left: -6px; }
        .work-slider-arrow.next { right: -6px; }
        .work-slider-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
        .work-slider-dots .dot {
            width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: none;
            background: #e2cbb5; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
        }
        .work-slider-dots .dot.active { background: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.25); }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .work-slider-arrow.prev { left: 2px; }
            .work-slider-arrow.next { right: 2px; }
        }

        /* ===== Services — tabs & panels ===== */
        .service-tabs {
            display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color); padding-bottom: 0;
        }
        .service-tab {
            background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-light); padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -2px; transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .service-tab:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-subtle); }
        .service-tab.active { color: var(--primary); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }
        .service-section { display: block; }
        .service-section + .service-section { margin-top: 10px; }
        .service-section-head {
            margin: 10px 0 2px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
        }
        .service-section-head h3 {
            font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark);
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
        }
        .service-section-head h3 i { color: var(--primary); }
        .service-section-head h3 span { font-size: 15px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
        .service-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border-color); max-width: 1100px; margin: 20px auto; opacity: 0; }

        /* ===== Empty state ===== */
        .empty-state {
            text-align: center; padding: 50px 20px; color: var(--text-light);
            background: var(--white); border: 1px dashed var(--border-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        }
        .empty-state i { font-size: 38px; color: #d8c4b2; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
        .empty-state p { font-size: 14px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

        /* ===== Announcements ===== */
        .announce-grid {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 22px;
        }
        .announce-card {
            background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .announce-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #d8d8d8; }
        .announce-pin {
            position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 2;
            background: var(--primary); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
            padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }
        .announce-media { height: 170px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-subtle); }
        .announce-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
        .announce-body { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
        .announce-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .announce-cat {
            background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
        }
        .announce-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }
        .announce-card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .announce-bn { font-size: 13px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .announce-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .announce-bn-sum { font-size: 12.5px !important; color: #7a7a7a !important; }
        .announce-loc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 14px; }
        .announce-loc i { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 4px; }
        .announce-book { margin-top: auto; color: var(--primary); width: 100%; }

        /* ===== Development projects ===== */
        .dev-grid {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
        }
        .dev-card {
            background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .dev-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #d8d8d8; }
        .dev-media { position: relative; height: 185px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-subtle); }
        .dev-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
        .dev-status {
            position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
            color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }
        .dev-status-ongoing { background: #e65c00; }
        .dev-status-done { background: var(--green-success); }
        .dev-status-hold { background: #757575; }
        .dev-body { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
        .dev-cat { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .dev-cat i { margin-right: 5px; }
        .dev-card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .dev-bn { font-size: 13px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .dev-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .dev-progress-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .dev-progress-head strong { color: var(--primary); font-size: 14px; }
        .dev-progress-bar { height: 10px; background: #efe6dd; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .dev-progress-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 20px; transition: width 0.6s ease; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8534, var(--primary)); }
        .dev-progress-fill.dev-fill-done { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4caf50, var(--green-success)); }
        .dev-progress-fill.dev-fill-hold { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e9e9e, #616161); }
        .dev-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; margin-top: auto; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; }
        .dev-meta i { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 4px; }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .announce-grid, .dev-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .service-tab { flex: 1; justify-content: center; padding: 11px 10px; font-size: 14px; }
        }

        /* ===== Modern Complaint form ===== */
        .complaint-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
        .complaint-banner {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
            padding: 22px 24px; color: #fff;
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ff8534 100%);
        }
        .complaint-banner-icon {
            flex: 0 0 auto; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-size: 22px; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
        }
        .complaint-banner-text h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 3px; display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .complaint-banner-text h3 span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.92; }
        .complaint-banner-text p { font-size: 12.5px; margin: 0; opacity: 0.95; line-height: 1.5; }
        .complaint-steps {
            display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 16px 24px 4px;
        }
        .complaint-steps .cstep {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
            font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-light);
            background: var(--primary-subtle); border: 1px solid #f3dcc7;
            padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
        }
        .complaint-steps .cstep span {
            width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
            font-size: 11px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        }
        .complaint-form { padding: 18px 24px 24px; }
        .complaint-form .form-control {
            border-radius: 10px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
        }
        .complaint-form .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230,92,0,0.12);
            outline: none;
        }
        .complaint-form label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dark); }
        .complaint-form .btn-primary {
            border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230,92,0,0.22);
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .complaint-banner { padding: 18px; }
            .complaint-form { padding: 16px; }
        }

        /* ===== Office location map ===== */
        .map-card { overflow: hidden; }
        .map-embed-wrap {
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .map-embed-wrap iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 260px; }
        .map-directions-btn { color: var(--primary); }

        /* ===== Development card slider ===== */
        .dev-media { position: relative; height: 200px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-subtle); }
        .dev-slides, .dev-slide, .dev-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
        .dev-slides { position: relative; }
        .dev-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease; }
        .dev-slide.active { opacity: 1; position: relative; }
        .dev-slide img { object-fit: cover; }
        .dev-slide-arrow {
            position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: none;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: var(--primary);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); z-index: 3; font-size: 13px; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
        }
        .dev-slide-arrow:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
        .dev-slide-arrow.prev { left: 8px; }
        .dev-slide-arrow.next { right: 8px; }
        .dev-slide-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 0; right: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; z-index: 3; }
        .dev-slide-dots span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
        .dev-slide-dots span.active { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.3); }
        .dev-details-btn { margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 10px; }

        /* ===== Development details modal ===== */
        .pd-wrap { text-align: left; }
        .pd-gallery { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; background: #000; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .pd-gallery-main { width: 100%; height: 300px; object-fit: contain; background: #0b0b0b; display: block; }
        .pd-gallery-arrow {
            position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; cursor: pointer;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: var(--primary);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; z-index: 3;
        }
        .pd-gallery-arrow.prev { left: 10px; } .pd-gallery-arrow.next { right: 10px; }
        .pd-thumbs { display: flex; gap: 8px; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .pd-thumbs img { width: 68px; height: 50px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent; flex: 0 0 auto; }
        .pd-thumbs img.active { border-color: var(--primary); }
        .pd-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 2px 0 2px; }
        .pd-bn { font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .pd-badges { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .pd-badge { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); }
        .pd-badge.status { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--green-success); }
        .pd-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .pd-desc.bn { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 13px; }
        .pd-progress-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin: 14px 0 6px; }
        .pd-progress-head strong { color: var(--primary); }
        .pd-progress-bar { height: 12px; background: #efe6dd; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
        .pd-progress-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#ff8534,var(--primary)); }
        .pd-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 20px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; }
        .pd-meta i { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 5px; }

        /* ===== Development cards — refined / attractive ===== */
        .dev-grid { gap: 26px; }
        .dev-card {
            border: 1px solid #efe3d8; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(80,50,20,0.06);
            transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
        }
        .dev-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(80,50,20,0.16); }
        .dev-media { height: 210px; }
        .dev-media::after {
            content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 60%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.5), transparent); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
        }
        .dev-slide img { transition: transform 6s ease; }
        .dev-card:hover .dev-slide.active img { transform: scale(1.08); }
        .dev-status {
            top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 4; backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .dev-slide-dots { bottom: 12px; z-index: 4; }
        .dev-body { padding: 22px; }
        .dev-cat {
            display: inline-block; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
            padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .3px; margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .dev-card h3 { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .dev-card p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .dev-progress-head { font-size: 12.5px; }
        .dev-progress-head strong { font-size: 15px; }
        .dev-progress-bar { height: 12px; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
        .dev-progress-fill { position: relative; }
        .dev-progress-fill::after {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 75%, transparent 75%, transparent);
            background-size: 16px 16px; border-radius: 20px; animation: devStripes 1s linear infinite;
        }
        .dev-fill-done::after { animation: none; opacity: .35; }
        @keyframes devStripes { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 16px 0; } }
        .dev-meta { gap: 8px 16px; padding-top: 4px; }
        .dev-meta span {
            background: #faf6f1; border: 1px solid #efe3d8; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px;
        }
        .dev-details-btn {
            margin-top: 18px; border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2px;
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary), #ff8534);
            border: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(230,92,0,0.25);
        }
        .dev-details-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.04); }

        /* ================= HERO SLIDER (split stage) ================= */
        .hero-slider {
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 42px 0 52px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff2df 0%, #fdfbf5 48%, #e8f8ec 100%);
        }
        .hero-slider .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .hs-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
        .hs-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(55px); }
        .hs-blob.b1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; background: rgba(255,122,26,.55); top: -90px; left: -70px; animation: hsDrift 19s ease-in-out infinite; }
        .hs-blob.b2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: rgba(26,158,66,.45); bottom: -110px; right: 6%; animation: hsDrift 23s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
        .hs-blob.b3 { width: 240px; height: 240px; background: rgba(255,153,51,.35); top: 28%; right: 34%; animation: hsDrift 27s ease-in-out infinite; }
        @keyframes hsDrift { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(42px,30px) scale(1.12); } 66% { transform: translate(-28px,22px) scale(.94); } }
        .hs-ring { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; }
        .hs-ring.r1 { width: 170px; height: 170px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,122,26,.30); top: 11%; left: 40%; animation: hsFloat 13s ease-in-out infinite; }
        .hs-ring.r2 { width: 96px; height: 96px; border: 2px solid rgba(26,158,66,.34); bottom: 14%; left: 7%; animation: hsFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
        @keyframes hsFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-24px) rotate(180deg); } }
        .hs-petal { position: absolute; width: 15px; height: 15px; border-radius: 0 50% 50% 50%; opacity: .55; }
        .hs-petal.p1 { background: #ff7a1a; left: 12%; bottom: -24px; animation: hsRise 14s linear infinite; }
        .hs-petal.p2 { background: #1a9e42; left: 32%; bottom: -24px; animation: hsRise 18s linear infinite 2s; }
        .hs-petal.p3 { background: #ff9933; left: 58%; bottom: -24px; animation: hsRise 16s linear infinite 4s; }
        .hs-petal.p4 { background: #1a9e42; left: 74%; bottom: -24px; animation: hsRise 20s linear infinite 1s; }
        .hs-petal.p5 { background: #ff7a1a; left: 88%; bottom: -24px; animation: hsRise 15s linear infinite 6s; }
        @keyframes hsRise { 0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); opacity: 0; } 12% { opacity: .55; } 88% { opacity: .55; } 100% { transform: translateY(-640px) rotate(360deg); opacity: 0; } }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hs-blob, .hs-ring, .hs-petal { animation: none !important; } }
        .hs-stage {
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
            background: #fffdf9; border: 1px solid rgba(255,153,51,.18); border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 34px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
            gap: 34px; align-items: stretch; min-height: 520px;
            box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(150,80,10,.14);
        }
        .hs-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .hs-index { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
        .hs-index .hs-cur { color: #161616; }
        .hs-index .hs-line { width: 44px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7a1a, #1a9e42); display: inline-block; }
        .hs-index .hs-total { color: #bcb0a0; }

        .hs-panels { position: relative; flex: 1; }
        .hs-panel { display: none; }
        .hs-panel.active { display: block; animation: hsFade .55s ease; }
        @keyframes hsFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
        .hs-eyebrow {
            color: #e8690a; font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .hs-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff7a1a; display: inline-block; }
        .hs-title {
            font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 62px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02;
            letter-spacing: -1.6px; color: #151515; margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 13ch;
        }
        .hs-bn { font-size: 18px; color: #8d8273; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .hs-desc { font-size: 16px; color: #5f5649; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 44ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
        .hs-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .hs-btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff8a1f, #ff6a00); color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 40px;
            padding: 15px 26px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(255,120,20,.30); transition: filter .2s, transform .2s;
        }
        .hs-btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.06); transform: translateY(-1px); }
        .hs-btn-ghost {
            background: #fff; color: #1a1a1a; border: 1.5px solid #e4dacb; border-radius: 40px;
            padding: 15px 24px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-family: inherit; transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
        }
        .hs-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #1a9e42; color: #138808; }

        .hs-tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(110px, 1fr)); gap: 16px 18px; margin-top: 36px; }
        .hs-tab {
            background: none; border: none; text-align: left; font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer;
            color: #9c917f; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 13px; position: relative;
            transition: color .2s;
        }
        .hs-tab-bar {
            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 55%; height: 2px;
            background: #e4dacb; border-radius: 2px; transition: background .3s, width .3s;
        }
        .hs-tab:hover { color: #6b6150; }
        .hs-tab.active { color: #151515; font-weight: 800; }
        .hs-tab.active .hs-tab-bar { background: var(--primary); width: 100%; }

        /* right image panel */
        .hs-right { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 460px; background: #e8e0d4; }
        .hs-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s ease; }
        .hs-media.active { opacity: 1; }
        .hs-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
        .hs-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,14,8,.12), rgba(20,14,8,.5)); }
        .hs-badge {
            position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; z-index: 3; background: #fff; color: #1a1a1a;
            font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 40px;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
        }
        .hs-badge .hs-dot { background: #2e9e4f; }
        .hs-caption {
            position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 3;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
            padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 7px; letter-spacing: .3px;
        }
        .hs-bignum {
            position: absolute; left: 26px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 3; font-size: 148px; font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255,255,255,.78); letter-spacing: -4px;
        }
        .hs-controls { position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 4; display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
        .hs-prev {
            width: 54px; border: none; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px); color: #1a1a1a; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; transition: background .2s;
        }
        .hs-prev:hover { background: #fff; }
        .hs-next-card {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 9px 15px 9px 9px; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
            font-family: inherit; text-align: left; transition: transform .2s;
        }
        .hs-next-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
        .hs-next-ava { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; flex: 0 0 auto; }
        .hs-next-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; }
        .hs-next-text span { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--primary); }
        .hs-next-text strong { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #161616; max-width: 150px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
        .hs-next-card > .fas { color: #1a1a1a; margin-left: 2px; }

        @media (max-width: 920px) {
            .hs-stage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 22px; min-height: 0; }
            .hs-right { min-height: 320px; order: 2; }
            .hs-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 44px); }
            .hs-bignum { font-size: 96px; }
            .hs-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
            .hs-next-text strong { max-width: 110px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hs-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
            .hs-btn-primary, .hs-btn-ghost { justify-content: center; }
            .hs-caption { display: none; }
        }

        /* ================= NEWS & MEDIA SLIDER ================= */
        .news-wrap { margin-top: 16px; }
        .news-head { margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .news-head h2 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 0 0 4px; }
        .news-head h2 i { color: #ff7a1a; margin-right: 8px; }
        .news-head h2 span { color: #138808; }
        .news-head p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; }

        .news-slider { position: relative; }
        .news-viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; }
        .news-track { display: flex; transition: transform .5s ease; }
        .news-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }

        .news-card {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 0;
            background: #fff; border: 1px solid #efe3d8; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(80,50,20,.08); min-height: 420px;
        }
        .news-media {
            position: relative; background: #f3ede4; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            min-height: 420px; padding: 14px;
        }
        .news-media img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 460px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
        .news-pdf-fallback { font-size: 90px; color: #c0392b; }
        .news-pdf-badge {
            position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; background: #c0392b; color: #fff;
            font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: .5px;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }
        .news-body { padding: 30px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
        .news-tag {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; align-self: flex-start;
            background: #fff3e6; color: #e8690a; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .news-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; color: #161616; margin: 0 0 12px; }
        .news-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: #5f5649; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 22px; }
        .news-actions { margin-top: auto; }
        .news-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none;
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff8a1f, #ff6a00); color: #fff;
            font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(255,120,20,.26); transition: filter .2s, transform .2s;
        }
        .news-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); transform: translateY(-1px); }
        .news-btn-outline { background: #fff; color: #e8690a; border: 1.5px solid #ffd3ad; box-shadow: none; }
        .news-btn-outline:hover { border-color: #ff7a1a; }

        .news-text-only { padding: 44px 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 300px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff6ec, #f3faf3); }
        .news-text-only h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: #161616; margin: 0 0 14px; }
        .news-text-only p { font-size: 15px; color: #5f5649; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px; }
        .news-card-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

        .news-arrow {
            position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 4;
            width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; cursor: pointer;
            background: #fff; color: #161616; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
        }
        .news-arrow:hover { background: #ff7a1a; color: #fff; }
        .news-arrow.prev { left: -12px; } .news-arrow.next { right: -12px; }
        .news-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
        .news-dots button { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: #e2cdb8; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
        .news-dots button.active { background: #ff7a1a; transform: scale(1.3); }

        @media (max-width: 820px) {
            .news-card, .news-card-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .news-media { min-height: 300px; }
            .news-media img { max-height: 340px; }
            .news-body { padding: 24px 22px; }
            .news-card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
            .news-arrow.prev { left: 4px; } .news-arrow.next { right: 4px; }
        }