
        :root {
            --primary-orange: #FF5F15;
            --secondary-orange: #FFA802;
            --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5F15 0%, #FFA802 100%);
            --bg-dark: #0d163e;
            --text-light: #ffffff;
            --shadow-primary: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
            --shadow-hover: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            --border-orange: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            background: var(--bg-dark);
            color: var(--text-light);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        .container-fluid {
            max-width: 1850px;
        }

        /* Blog Hero Section */
        .blog-hero-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f2c 0%, #1a1f3a 50%, #0a0f2c 100%);
            position: relative;
            min-height: 75vh;
            display: flex;
            padding: clamp(80px, 15vw, 100px) 0 clamp(60px, 12vw, 70px);
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 5rem;
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary-orange);
            border-radius: 0 0 30px 30px;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 5;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1850px;
            margin: -18px auto 0;
            padding: 0 max(40px, 3vw);
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1900px) {
            .blog-hero-section {
                padding: 55px 20px !important;
            }
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
            min-height: 56.5vh;
        }

        /* Left Content */
        .blog-hero-section .hero-text {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
            margin-top: 0;
            max-width: 700px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex !important;
            align-items: center !important;
            gap: 10px !important;
            background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1) !important;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3) !important;
            color: var(--secondary-orange) !important;
            padding: 12px 24px !important;
            border-radius: 50px !important;
            font-size: 14px !important;
            font-weight: 600 !important;
            text-transform: uppercase !important;
            letter-spacing: 1px !important;
            margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
            animation: slideInLeft 1s ease-out !important;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-badge i {
            font-size: 16px !important;
            animation: pulse 2s infinite !important;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            animation: slideInLeft 1.2s ease-out 0.3s both;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-title .highlight {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .blog-hero-section .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem) !important;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
            line-height: 1.6 !important;
            margin-bottom: 35px !important;
            animation: slideInLeft 1.2s ease-out 0.6s both !important;
        }

        /* Blog Visual - Advanced Interactive Design */
        .blog-hero-section .hero-visual {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            animation: slideInRight 1.2s ease-out 0.6s both;
            height: 100%;
            max-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 700px;
            /* justify-self: end; */
        }

      /* Blog Visual Container */
.blog-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-interactive-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Central Blog Icon */
.blog-central-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15), rgba(255, 168, 2, 0.1));
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    animation: centralPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3),
                inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1);
}

.blog-icon-svg {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4));
}

.n1pay-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5));
    animation: centralPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    object-fit: contain;
}


@keyframes centralPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3),
                    inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5),
                    inset 0 0 50px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
    }
}

/* Floating Blog Cards */
.floating-blog-card {
    position: absolute;
    /* width: 140px; */
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.05));
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-blog-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1), transparent);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

.card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.floating-blog-card:hover .card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.floating-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
}

.card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 100%;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
}

.card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.card-number {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
}

.card-label {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Card Positions with Animations */
.card-1 {
    top: 5%;
    left: 8%;
    animation: floatCard1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-2 {
    top: 5%;
    right: 8%;
    animation: floatCard2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-3 {
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    animation: floatCard3 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-4 {
    bottom: 8%;
    left: 8%;
    animation: floatCard4 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatCard1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(-10px, -15px); }
}

@keyframes floatCard2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(10px, -12px); }
}

@keyframes floatCard3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(12px, 10px); }
}

@keyframes floatCard4 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(-15px, 12px); }
}

/* Connection Lines */
.connection-lines {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.connection-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 200;
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
    animation: drawLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.line-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.line-2 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.line-3 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.line-4 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }

@keyframes drawLine {
    0%, 100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 200;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    50% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Floating Particles */
.particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.6);
}

.particle-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: 25%;
    animation: particleFloat1 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle-2 {
    top: 30%;
    right: 20%;
    animation: particleFloat2 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle-3 {
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 30%;
    animation: particleFloat3 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle-4 {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 20%;
    animation: particleFloat1 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle-5 {
    top: 50%;
    left: 15%;
    animation: particleFloat2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle-6 {
    top: 60%;
    right: 15%;
    animation: particleFloat3 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes particleFloat1 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

@keyframes particleFloat2 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-25px, -20px) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

@keyframes particleFloat3 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(15px, 25px) scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* Orbiting Rings */
.orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: rotateRing 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-ring-2 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 168, 2, 0.15);
    animation-duration: 30s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .hero-actions {
                justify-content: center;
            }


    .blog-visual-container {
        max-width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
    }

    .blog-central-icon {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }

    .floating-blog-card {
        width: 120px;
        height: 90px;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .card-icon {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .orbit-ring {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .orbit-ring-2 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {


  .hero-actions {
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .hero-btn-primary,
            .hero-btn-secondary {
                padding: 14px 25px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }


    .blog-visual-container {
        max-width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
    }

    .blog-central-icon {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .blog-icon-svg {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .floating-blog-card {
        width: 100px;
        height: 80px;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .card-number {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .card-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .card-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

        /* Main Blog Magazine Stack */
        .blog-magazine-stack {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 420px;
            height: 480px;
            perspective: 1000px;
        }

        .magazine-card {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 380px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.05));
            backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            border-radius: 25px;
            padding: 30px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .magazine-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s;
        }

        .magazine-card:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .magazine-card-1 {
            z-index: 3;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }

        .magazine-card-2 {
            z-index: 2;
            transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .magazine-card-3 {
            z-index: 1;
            transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.9);
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .magazine-card.active {
            transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02) rotateY(5deg);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
        }

        /* Magazine Card Content */
        .magazine-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
        }

        .magazine-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-radius: 15px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 28px;
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
            animation: iconBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes iconBounce {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
        }

        .magazine-badge {
            background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15);
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            padding: 6px 15px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
        }

        .magazine-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .magazine-excerpt {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .magazine-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .magazine-meta-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .magazine-meta-item i {
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .magazine-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .magazine-tag {
            background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.25);
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .magazine-tag:hover {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Floating Action Buttons */
        .blog-action-buttons {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .blog-action-btn {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
            border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .blog-action-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.6);
        }

        .blog-action-btn i {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
        }

        /* Decorative Elements */
        .blog-decorative-circles {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            /* overflow: hidden; */
        }

        .deco-circle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15), transparent);
            animation: floatCircle 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .deco-circle-1 {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            top: -30px;
            right: -30px;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .deco-circle-2 {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            bottom: -20px;
            left: -20px;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        .deco-circle-3 {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            top: 50%;
            left: -40px;
            animation-delay: 4s;
        }

        @keyframes floatCircle {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(10px, -10px) scale(1.1);
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
        }

        /* Category Filter Section */
        .category-filter-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 22, 62, 0.95) 0%, rgba(26, 37, 86, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .filter-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .filter-btn {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
        }

        .filter-btn i {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        /* Featured Post Section - Ultra Attractive */
        .featured-post-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e27 0%, #1a1f3a 50%, #0a0e27 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* .featured-post-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 50px 50px;
            animation: gridMove 20s linear infinite;
        } */

        @keyframes gridMove {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
            100% { transform: translate(50px, 50px); }
        }

        /* <CHANGE> Featured Post Carousel Container */
        .featured-carousel-container {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* <CHANGE> Featured Post Carousel Wrapper */
        .featured-carousel-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        /* <CHANGE> Featured Post Card - Updated for Carousel */
        .featured-post-card {
            position: relative;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 0;
            overflow: visible;
            transition: none;
            height: auto;
            flex: 0 0 100%;
            min-width: 100%;
        }

        .featured-post-wrapper {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            align-items: center;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.05));
            backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
            border: 3px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            padding: 0px 10px;
        }

        .featured-post-wrapper:hover {
            /* transform: translateY(-10px); */
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
        }

        /* Featured Image Side */
        .featured-post-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 600px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .featured-post-image::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2), transparent 50%);
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .featured-post-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .featured-post-wrapper:hover .featured-post-image img {
            transform: scale(1.15) rotate(2deg);
        }

        .featured-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            z-index: 3;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
            animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes badgePulse {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
            }
            50% {
                transform: scale(1.05);
                box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.7);
            }
        }

        .featured-badge i {
            margin-right: 8px;
            animation: starSpin 4s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes starSpin {
            0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        /* Overlay Stats */
        .featured-overlay-stats {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .overlay-stat-badge {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: white;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .overlay-stat-badge i {
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        /* Featured Content Side */
        .featured-post-content {
            padding: 60px 50px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .featured-post-content::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1), transparent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .post-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            font-size: 18px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            padding-bottom: 25px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
        }

        .post-meta-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .post-meta-item:hover {
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .post-meta-item i {
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .featured-post-content h3 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: orange;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .featured-post-content h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -15px;
            left: 0;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .featured-post-content p {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            line-height: 1.9;
            margin-bottom: 35px;
            margin-top: 25px;
            text-align: justify;
        }

        /* Tags */
        .featured-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 35px;
        }

        .featured-tag {
            background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .featured-tag:hover {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
        }

        /* Read More Button - Enhanced */
        .read-more-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 18px 45px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 16px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .read-more-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s;
        }

        .read-more-btn:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .read-more-btn:hover {
            transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.6);
            color: white;
        }

        .read-more-btn i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-more-btn:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        /* Decorative Elements */
        .featured-decorative {
            position: absolute;
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .featured-decorative-1 {
            top: -50px;
            right: -50px;
            animation: floatDecorative 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .featured-decorative-2 {
            bottom: -50px;
            left: -50px;
            animation: floatDecorative 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
        }

        @keyframes floatDecorative {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.2);
            }
        }

        .section-title-main {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-title-main h2 {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .section-title-main h2 .highlight {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .section-title-main p {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
        }

        /* <CHANGE> Carousel Navigation Controls */
        .carousel-nav-controls {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .carousel-nav-btn {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            color: white;
            font-size: 18px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
        }

        .carousel-nav-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
        }

        /* <CHANGE> Carousel Indicators */
        .carousel-indicators-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .carousel-indicator {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .carousel-indicator.active {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            width: 30px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
        }

        /* Blog Grid Section */
        .blog-grid-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2556 0%, #0d163e 100%);
        }





/* Blog Categories Filter - Different Design */
.blog-categories-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.blog-category-tab {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 14px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-category-tab::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.08), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s;
}

.blog-category-tab:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.blog-category-tab:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.blog-category-tab.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.12), rgba(255, 168, 2, 0.08));
    border-color: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.5);
    color: var(--secondary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.25);
}

.tab-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-category-tab.active .tab-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.tab-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: white;
}

.tab-count {
    background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.15);
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    min-width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.blog-category-tab.active .tab-count {
    background: rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.25);
    color: var(--secondary-orange);
}

.blog-card {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card.hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-categories-wrapper {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .blog-category-tab {
        padding: 11px 18px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .tab-icon {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .tab-count {
        padding: 2px 7px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .blog-categories-wrapper {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        padding: 0 15px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        scrollbar-width: thin;
    }

    .blog-categories-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
        height: 4px;
    }

    .blog-categories-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: var(--gradient-primary);
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .blog-category-tab {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 12px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .tab-icon {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}






        .blog-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .blog-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.02));
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
            border-radius: 25px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        }

        .blog-card-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 250px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .blog-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .blog-category-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            left: 15px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 6px 15px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .blog-card-content {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .blog-card-content h4 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: orange;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .blog-card-content p {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: justify;
        }

        .blog-card-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.2);
        }

        .author-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .author-avatar {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .author-avatar img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .author-name {
            font-size: 17px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: white;
        }

        .read-time {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 16px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }

        .read-time i {
            color: var(--secondary-orange);
        }

        /* Newsletter Section */
        .newsletter-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.1), rgba(255, 168, 2, 0.05));
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .newsletter-container {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.02));
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 60px 50px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        }

        .newsletter-container h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .newsletter-container h2 .highlight {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .newsletter-container p {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .newsletter-input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 18px 25px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 95, 21, 0.3);
            border-radius: 15px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            color: white;
            font-size: 16px;
            outline: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .newsletter-input:focus {
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }

        .newsletter-input::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        }

        .newsletter-btn {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 18px 40px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .newsletter-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .blog-hero-section .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .blog-hero-section .hero-text {
                text-align: center;
                order: 2;
                margin-top: 1rem;
                max-width: 100%;
                justify-self: center;
            }

            .blog-hero-section .hero-visual {
                order: 1;
                max-height: none;
                justify-self: center;
            }

            .blog-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            /* <CHANGE> Responsive Carousel Grid */
            .featured-post-wrapper {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
            }

            .featured-post-image {
                height: 400px !important;
            }

            .featured-post-content {
                padding: 40px 30px !important;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .blog-hero-section {
                padding: 80px 0 40px;
                min-height: auto;
                margin-top: 3rem;
            }

            .blog-hero-section .container {
                padding: 0 20px;
            }

            .blog-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .filter-btn {
                padding: 10px 20px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .newsletter-form {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .newsletter-btn {
                width: 100%;
            }

            /* <CHANGE> Mobile Carousel Nav */
            .carousel-nav-btn {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                font-size: 16px;
            }

            .carousel-nav-controls {
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .featured-post-content h3 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .featured-post-content p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {

   .hero-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
            }


            .blog-hero-section {
                padding: 70px 0 30px;
            }

            .blog-visual-container {
                max-width: 100%;
                height: 400px;
                padding: 0 20px;
            }

            .blog-magazine-stack {
                max-width: 320px;
            }

            .blog-central-icon {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
                font-size: 50px;
            }

            .blog-stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .featured-post-wrapper {
                border-radius: 20px !important;
                padding: 0 !important;
            }

            .featured-post-image {
                height: 250px !important;
            }

            .featured-post-content {
                padding: 25px 20px !important;
            }

            .featured-post-content h3 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }

            .featured-post-content p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .post-meta {
                gap: 10px;
                font-size: 12px;
                flex-wrap: wrap;
            }
        }

              /* Career Actions - Matched Layout */
        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            animation: slideInLeft 1.2s ease-out 0.9s both;
        }


     


        .hero-btn-primary {
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 18px 35px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            color: white;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            padding: 16px 35px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            text-decoration: none;
        }
