.profile-content-symmetric {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: justify;
    max-width: 800px;
    display: block;
}
/* Justify profile content text */
.profile-content-justified {
    text-align: justify;
}
.nav-link.active {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px 0 rgba(107,27,154,0.18);
    background: #f3e6fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #6B1B9A;
}
/* Moving underline for active nav-link */

/* Footer Styles (Unified for all pages) */

/* --- Custom Footer Replica Styles --- */
/* ==========================================================================
   IIR - Institute for Interdisciplinary Research
   Main Stylesheet - About Us Page
   ========================================================================== */

/* CSS Variables - Brand Colors and Theme */
:root {
    /* Primary Brand Colors - Based on IIR Style Guide */
    --color-primary: #6B1B9A;        /* Deep Purple */
    --color-secondary: #F39200;      /* Orange/Yellow */
    --color-accent: #E91E63;         /* Pink accent */
    
    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-secondary: #F5F5F5;
    --bg-footer: #6B1B9A;
    
    /* Text Colors */
    --text-primary: #2C2C2C;
    --text-secondary: #666666;
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;
    
    /* Rainbow Gradient */
    --rainbow-gradient: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #FF0000 0%,
        #FF7F00 16.66%,
        #FFFF00 33.33%,
        #00FF00 50%,
        #0000FF 66.66%,
        #4B0082 83.33%,
        #9400D3 100%
    );
    
    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 3rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
    --spacing-xxl: 6rem;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    --font-size-base: 16px;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 2rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 3rem;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    /* Container */
    --container-max-width: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 2rem;
}

/* Dark Mode Variables */
[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg-primary: #1A1A1A;
    --bg-secondary: #2C2C2C;
    --bg-footer: #0D0D0D;
    
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: #B0B0B0;
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
img {

    /* Media button and nav-link hover: purple glow, not background */

    .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active, .nav-link[aria-current="page"], .blog-link.active {
        color: #fff;
        background: #7B2FF2;
        font-weight: 700;
        box-shadow: none;
        transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */

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

.section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.header {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.logo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 50px;
}

.logo {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-light {
    display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .logo-dark {
    display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .logo-light {
    display: block;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.logo-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-right: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.nav-menu {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.nav-actions {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-left: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
}
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Blog nav-link as button */
/* All nav links: solid purple box on hover/active */
.nav-link {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(107,27,154,0.18);
}
.nav-link.blog-link {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
/* Blog link hover/active handled by .nav-link above */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-link.blog-link {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
}



.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.theme-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.sun-icon {
    display: block;
}

.moon-icon {
    display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sun-icon {
    display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .moon-icon {
    display: block;
}

.btn-login {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.btn-login:hover {
    background-color: #8A2AAC;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link.active,
    .nav-link[aria-current="page"],
    .blog-link.active {
        color: #fff !important;
        background: #7B2FF2 !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 12px;
        transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    height: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.highlight {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    align-self: flex-start;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #8A2AAC;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.hero-carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--text-secondary);
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dot.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 1;
    width: 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rainbow Divider
   ========================================================================== */

.rainbow-divider {
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--rainbow-gradient);
    margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mission Statement Section
   ========================================================================== */

.mission-statement {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.mission-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Three Pillars Section
   ========================================================================== */

.pillars-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.pillars-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.pillar-nav-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pillar-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pillar-card {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.pillar-card.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.pillar-content {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.pillar-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pillar-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.pillar-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.pillar-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pillar-points li::before {
    content: '●';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #8A2AAC;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pillar-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mission & Vision Section
   ========================================================================== */

.mission-vision {
    background-color: #F39200;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.mission-vision .container {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) var(--container-padding);
}

.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.mv-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.mv-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.mv-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
}

.mv-icon-star {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mv-icon-star svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.mv-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
     /* text-align: justify; */
}

.rainbow-divider-bottom {
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--rainbow-gradient);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners Section
   ========================================================================== */

.partners-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.partner-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 150px;
}

.partner-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 10px,
        rgba(107, 27, 154, 0.1) 10px,
        rgba(107, 27, 154, 0.1) 20px
    );
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.partners-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.partners-prev,
.partners-next {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partners-prev:hover,
.partners-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Logo Story Section
   ========================================================================== */

.logo-story {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.logo-story-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 2px 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: start;
}

.logo-story-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.logo-story-image {
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
}

.logo-story-header {
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-story-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.logo-story-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.logo-story-divider {
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--rainbow-gradient);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.logo-story-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-story-text p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
    background-color: #6B1B9A;
    color: var(--text-light);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.footer-links li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-link {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: #F39200;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.social-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #F39200;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--container-padding);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-copyright a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --container-padding: 1.5rem;
        --font-size-3xl: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .hero-content,
    .pillar-content,
    .mv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .logo-story-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .logo-story-divider {
        height: 2px;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: unset;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --container-padding: 1rem;
        --font-size-3xl: 2rem;
        --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: var(--bg-primary);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }
    
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-3xl: 1.75rem;
        --font-size-2xl: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    }
    
    .logo-story-image {
        width: 150px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Focus styles for keyboard navigation */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Skip to main content link */
.skip-to-main {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 100;
}

.skip-to-main:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* Hero Slider Custom Styles */
/* ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
}

.hero-slide {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.hero-slide.active {
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }
}