/* ============================================
   CSS VARIABLES
=============================================== */

:root {
  --black: #05060a;
  --navy-deep: #070b18;
  --navy: #0c1330;
  --navy-light: #121c44;
  --panel: rgba(18, 26, 56, 0.45);
  --panel-border: rgba(124, 154, 255, 0.16);
  --blue: #2e6bff;
  --blue-bright: #4d8dff;
  --cyan: #00d8ff;
  --purple: #8b5cf6;
  --purple-deep: #6d28d9;
  --gradient-main: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--blue) 45%, var(--purple) 100%);
  --gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,216,255,0.15), rgba(139,92,246,0.15));
  --text-primary: #eef1fb;
  --text-secondary: #9aa3c0;
  --text-muted: #5e6585;
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --section-pad: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE
=============================================== */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}



/* Ambient backdrop: soft moving glows + grid */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(46, 107, 255, 0.16), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.14), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.08), transparent 50%),
    var(--black);
  pointer-events: none;
}

body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(124,154,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,154,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9), transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

::selection { background: var(--purple); color: #fff; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

section { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-block: var(--section-pad); scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
header.hero { scroll-margin-top: 0; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-heading .accent {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLLBAR
=============================================== */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--blue), var(--purple));
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ============================================
   GLASSMORPHISM BASE
=============================================== */
.glass {
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* ============================================
   NAVBAR
=============================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.navbar-inner {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  /* padding: 1px 10px; */
  padding: 1px 0px 1px 10px;
  width:fit-content;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 30, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  /* width: min(760px, 92vw); */
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-links a.active{
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-links a.active::after{
    width:100%;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -6px;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #04060d;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(77, 141, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
=============================================== */
.btn-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 38px; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #04060d;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(124,154,255,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO
=============================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 110px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-greeting {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-greeting::before {
  content: '';
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
}

.hero-name {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #b9c6ff 70%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.hero-title .line2 { color: var(--blue-bright); }

.hero-desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Hero image */
.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: orbPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes orbPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0.5; }
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: min(360px, 80vw);
  height: min(360px, 80vw);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
}



/* .hero-image-inner img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:block;
} */

.hero-image-inner img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:block;
}

.hero-image-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 50%);
}

.placeholder-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.scroll-indicator span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--panel-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-mouse::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDot {
  0% { opacity: 1; top: 7px; }
  70% { opacity: 0; top: 20px; }
  100% { opacity: 0; top: 7px; }
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT
=============================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple));
}

.about-image-inner{
    overflow:hidden;
}

.about-image-inner img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}

.about-image-inner {
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px);
  background: var(--navy);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.about-content h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; }

.about-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.about-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.focus-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.focus-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.focus-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(18, 26, 56, 0.7);
}

.focus-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.focus-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.96rem; }

/* ============================================
   EDUCATION — TIMELINE
=============================================== */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--black);
  border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,216,255,0.12);
}

.timeline-card { padding: 28px 30px; }

.timeline-period {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-degree {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 8px 0 4px;
}

.timeline-school {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}



.cgpa-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cgpa-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.cgpa-chip b { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 500; }


/* EXPERIENCE */

.experience-list{
    margin-top:16px;
    padding-left:18px;
}

.experience-list li{
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:#cfcfcf;
    line-height:1.7;
}


/* ============================================
   SKILLS — EXPANDABLE CATEGORY ACCORDION
=============================================== */
.skills-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skill-category {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(46, 107, 255, 0.18);
}

.skill-category-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category-header:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); }

.skill-cat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), background 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category.is-open .skill-cat-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #04060d;
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
}

.skill-category-heading { flex: 1; }

.skill-category-heading h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.skill-category-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.skill-category-chevron {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category.is-open .skill-category-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.5);
}

.skill-category-chevron svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: var(--text-secondary); }

.skill-category-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.55s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category.is-open .skill-category-panel {
  max-height: 600px;
}

.skill-tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 6px 28px 28px;
}

.skill-tech-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item {
  animation: techReveal 0.5s var(--ease) both;
}

.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.09s; }
.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.19s; }
.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.skill-category.is-open .skill-tech-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.29s; }

@keyframes techReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.skill-tech-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.45);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.16);
}

.skill-tech-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: iconFloat 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.skill-tech-item:nth-child(odd) .skill-tech-icon { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.skill-tech-icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

.skill-tech-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.skill-tech-item:hover .skill-tech-name { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ============================================
   PROJECTS
=============================================== */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.project-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.4);
}

.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.6; }

.project-image-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
}

.project-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,255,0.12), rgba(139,92,246,0.12));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.project-card:hover .project-image { transform: scale(1.08); }

.project-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(0,216,255,0.12), transparent 60%);
}

.project-body { padding: 30px 30px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }

.project-title { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

.tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.tech-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.2);
}

.project-desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-links { display: flex; gap: 14px; }

.link-btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.link-btn-full {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #04060d;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.22);
}

/* ============================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS — CAREER JOURNEY TIMELINE
=============================================== */
.achievements-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.achievements-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  opacity: 0.35;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .achievements-timeline::before { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-1px); }
}

.achievement-entry {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 70px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.achievement-entry.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.achievement-entry:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.achievement-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 4px solid var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,216,255,0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .achievement-entry {
    width: 50%;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 56px;
    width:50%;
    max-width:450px;
  }
  .achievement-entry:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 50%;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 56px;
  }
  .achievement-marker { left: auto; right: -17px; }
  .achievement-entry:nth-child(even) .achievement-marker { right: auto; left: -17px; }
}

.achievement-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 420px;
}


.achievement-rank-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 26px 0;
}

.achievement-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.achievement-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 6px 26px 18px;
}

.achievement-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0 0 0 0;
  margin: 0 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,216,255,0.1), rgba(139,92,246,0.1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 90px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-img img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    display:block;
     height:140px;
}

.gallery-img img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}

.gallery-img.main img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    
}

.gallery-img.side img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
}

.gallery-img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

.gallery-img.main { grid-row: 1 / 3; }

.gallery-img .placeholder-text { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0 10px; }

.achievement-footer {
  padding: 20px 26px 26px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ============================================
   RESUME
=============================================== */
.resume-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 50px;
}

.resume-preview {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46,107,255,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.08));
  border: 1px dashed var(--panel-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.resume-info h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.resume-info p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 420px; }

/* ============================================
   CONTACT
=============================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.4);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-value { font-size: 1.02rem; word-break: break-word; }

/* ============================================
   LET'S WORK TOGETHER
=============================================== */
.work-together {
  text-align: center;
}

.work-together .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.work-cta-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-cta-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0.08;
  filter: blur(60px);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.social-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-card {
  width: 140px;
  padding: 26px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.social-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

.social-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #04060d;
}

.social-label { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
=============================================== */
footer {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--panel-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-quote span {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.footer-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ============================================
   FADE-IN ON LOAD (CSS only ambient motion)
=============================================== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-grid > * { animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) both; }
.hero-image-wrap { animation: fadeUp 1.1s var(--ease) both; }

/* ============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL (driven by IntersectionObserver)
=============================================== */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease), transform 0.85s var(--ease);
}
[data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-reveal="left"] { transform: translateX(-44px); }
[data-reveal="left"].is-visible { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(44px); }
[data-reveal="right"].is-visible { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-reveal-group] > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.29s; }
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.37s; }
[data-reveal-group].is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-reveal], [data-reveal-group] > * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
=============================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-image-frame { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .resume-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px 30px; }
  .resume-preview { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-desc { margin-inline: auto; }
  .btn-row { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-image-wrap { order: -1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
=============================================== */
/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
=============================================== */

.menu-toggle{
    display:none;
}

.close-menu{
    display:none;
}

@media (max-width:640px){

:root{
    --section-pad:70px;
}

/* ---------------- NAVBAR ---------------- */

.logo{
    display:none;
}

.nav-cta{
    display:none;
}

.navbar{
    width:100%;
}

.navbar-inner{
    position:relative;

    width:100%;
    padding:18px 20px;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    align-items:center;

    background:transparent;
    border:none;
    border-radius:0;
    box-shadow:none;
    backdrop-filter:none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
}

.menu-toggle{
    display:flex;

    position:absolute;
    top:0px;
    right:10px;

    width:36px;
    height:36px;

    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    background:none;
    border:none;

    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.3rem;

    cursor:pointer;
    z-index:999;
}

.hamburger{
    display:block;
}

.close-menu{
    display:none;
}

.navbar-inner.menu-open .hamburger{
    display:none;
}

.navbar-inner.menu-open .close-menu{
    display:block;
}

.nav-links{
    display:none;
}

.nav-links.active{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;

    width:100%;

    margin-top:40px;
    padding-top:10px;

    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.nav-links a{
    font-size:.95rem;
}

.navbar-inner.menu-open{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    background:rgba(11,18,32,.96);
    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:20px;

    padding:0px ;
}

/* ---------------- HERO ---------------- */

.hero{
    padding-top:120px;
}

.hero-name{
    font-size:2.4rem;
}

.hero-image-frame{
    width:240px;
    height:240px;
}

.hero-orb{
    width:260px;
    height:260px;
}

.hero-greeting{
    white-space:normal;
    text-align:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.hero-greeting::before{
    display:none;
}

/* ---------------- GENERAL ---------------- */

.section-heading{
    font-size:1.9rem;
}

.timeline-item{
    padding-left:46px;
}

.timeline-card{
    padding:22px 20px;
}

.skill-category-header{
    padding:18px;
    gap:14px;
}

.skill-tech-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    padding:6px 18px 22px;
}

.achievement-entry,
.achievement-entry:nth-child(even){
    width:100%;
    margin-left:0;
    padding-left:56px;
    padding-right:0;
}

.achievement-marker,
.achievement-entry:nth-child(even) .achievement-marker{
    left:8px;
    right:auto;
}

.achievement-gallery{
    grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
}

.contact-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
}

.resume-card{
    padding:30px 22px;
}

.social-row{
    gap:14px;
}

.social-card{
    width:100px;
    padding:20px 10px;
}

.container{
    padding-inline:20px;
}

.btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
}

.btn-row,
.project-links{
    flex-direction:column;
}

}

/* ============================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
=============================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

*,
*::before,
*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;
    animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important;
    scroll-behavior:auto!important;
}

}

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE FIXES
=============================================== */

.timeline-item:last-child::before{
    display:none;
}

.timeline::before{
    height:calc(100% - 190px);
}

#experience .timeline::before{
    display:none;
}

.experience-list li::before{
    content:"✦";
}