/* General Reset */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
    scroll-padding-top: 130px;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
/* ============================= */
/* NAVBAR STYLING */
/* ============================= */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #00008b, #6a11cb);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 80px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ============================= */
/* LOGO STYLING */
/* ============================= */
.navbar .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.navbar .logo img {
    height: 60px;
    width: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00008b, #28a745);
    padding: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.navbar .logo p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #ffffff;
}
/* Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar .logo {
        gap: 0 !important; /* Remove spacing between elements */
        justify-content: center; /* Center align */
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 50px; /* Adjust image size */
        width: 50px;
        margin-left: -20px;
        padding: 2px; /* Reduce padding */
    }

    .navbar .logo p {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Reduce font size */
        margin: 0 !important; /* Remove any extra margin */
        padding-left: 5px; /* Remove padding */
    }
}
/* ============================= */
/* NAVIGATION LINKS */
/* ============================= */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    margin-left: auto; /* Pushes nav links to the right */

}

.nav-links li {
    margin: 0 3px;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ============================= */
/* DROPDOWN MENU */
/* ============================= */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.dropbtn {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.dropbtn:hover {
    background-color: #8A2BE2;
}

.dropdown-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E90FF, #00CED1);
    min-width: 250px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 5px;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0;
    left: 0;
    top: 100%;
}

.dropdown-content li {
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-content a {
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.dropdown-content a:hover {
    background-color: #6a11cb;
    color: white;
}


@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none; /* Keep hidden initially */
        position: absolute;
        top: 80px;
        right: 5px; /* Maintain position */
        width: 140px; /* Keep compact width */
        background: rgba(0, 0, 139, 0.95);
        padding: 10px 0;
        border-radius: 5px;
        box-shadow: 0px 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch; /* Ensure full width links */
    }

    /* When the menu is toggled, ensure it's displayed */
    .nav-links.show {
        display: flex; /* Ensure visibility */
    }

    /* Ensure ALL menu and dropdown links take full width */
    .nav-links a,
    .dropdown-content a {
        display: block; /* Make full width clickable */
        width: 100% !important; /* Force full width */
        padding: 4px 10px; /* Increase padding for better touch */
        font-size: 0.85rem; /* Adjust font size */
        text-align: left;
        background: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Subtle separator */
    }

    /* Fix for list items */
    .nav-links li {
        display: block; /* Ensure each list item takes full width */
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Dropdown settings */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%; /* Ensure it takes the full width of the menu */
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-content {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: -170px; /* Keep adjusted position */
        width: 120px !important; /* Keep compact size */
        background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E90FF, #00CED1);
        border-radius: 5px;
        box-shadow: 0px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    /* Ensure dropdown opens properly */
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none; /* Keep hidden initially */
        position: absolute;
        top: 80px;
        right: 5px; /* Maintain position */
        width: 140px; /* Keep compact width */
        background: rgba(0, 0, 139, 0.95);
        padding: 5px 0;
        border-radius: 5px;
        box-shadow: 0px 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch; /* Ensure full width links */
    }

    /* When the menu is toggled, ensure it's displayed */
    .nav-links.show {
        display: flex; /* Ensure visibility */
    }

    /* Ensure ALL menu and dropdown links take full width */
    .nav-links a,
    .dropdown-content a {
        display: block; /* Make full width clickable */
        width: 100% !important; /* Force full width */
        padding: 4px 5px; /* Increase padding for better touch */
        font-size: 0.85rem; /* Adjust font size */
        text-align: left;
        background: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Subtle separator */
    }

    /* Fix for list items */
    .nav-links li {
        display: block; /* Ensure each list item takes full width */
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Dropdown settings */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%; /* Ensure it takes the full width of the menu */
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-content {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: -170px; /* Keep adjusted position */
        width: 120px !important; /* Keep compact size */
        background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E90FF, #00CED1);
        border-radius: 5px;
        box-shadow: 0px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    /* Ensure dropdown opens properly */
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
        display: block;
    }
}


/* ============================= */
/* MOBILE TOGGLE BUTTON */
/* ============================= */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: flex !important; /* Always visible */
        margin-left: auto;
        flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures wrapping if needed */
    }

    .navbar {
        overflow: visible; /* Prevents elements from being cut off */
    }

    .nav-links li {
        margin: 0 5px; /* Reduce spacing between links */
    }

    .nav-links a {
        padding: 10px 12px; /* Reduce padding to fit more links */
        font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly smaller font */
    }
}


/* Conference Title Section */
.conference-title {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a11cb, #00008b);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.conference-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Spread items across the row */
    align-items: center; /* Center items vertically */
    gap: 1rem; /* Add spacing between items */
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping for smaller screens */
}

.logo-image {
    width: 250px; /* Adjust size for the logo */
    height: auto;
}
.logo-image-container {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, white, gray); /* Gradient background (golden to orange) */
    padding: 0.5rem; /* Add padding inside the container */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Optional rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Optional shadow for a polished look */
}

.conference-title-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1; /* Take up remaining space to center-align */
}
.conference-title-text span {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, goldenrod, yellow); /* Gradient from golden to yellow */
    -webkit-background-clip: text; /* Clip the gradient to the text */
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; /* Make the text transparent to show the gradient */
    font-size: 1.9rem; /* Smaller font size */
    font-weight: bold; /* Optional: Make the text bold */
    display: inline-block; /* Ensure the gradient is applied properly */
    margin-top: 0.5rem; /* Optional: Add spacing above the span */
}

.building-image {
    width: 250px; /* Adjust size for the building */
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px; /* Optional: Rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Optional shadow */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .conference-header {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack elements vertically */
        align-items: center; /* Center items */
        text-align: center; /* Center-align text */
    }

    .logo-image,
    .building-image {
        display: block; /* Ensure block-level display */
        width: 100%!important; /* Make images span full width */
        max-width: 100%; /* Prevent overflow */
        height: auto!important; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    }

    .conference-title-text {
        margin: 1rem 0; /* Add spacing around the title */
        padding: 0 1rem; /* Add some padding for better readability */
    }
}

/* Ensure the announcement is fixed at the top */
#announcement {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Ticker Container */
.announcement-ticker {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a11cb, #00008b);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Ticker Wrapper */
.ticker-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
    animation-delay: 1s; /* Delay scrolling for 3 seconds */
    transform: translateX(0); /* Start at initial position */
}


/* Ticker Content */
.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Ticker Text */
.ticker-content p {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.ticker-content p:hover {
    color: #ffcc00;
}

/* Smooth Scrolling Animation */
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0); /* Start at the initial position */
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
}

/* Mobile View Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announcement-ticker {
        height: 3.5rem;
    }

    .ticker-wrapper {
        animation: ticker-scroll 35s linear infinite;
        animation-delay: 1s; /* Delay scrolling */
    }

    .ticker-content p {
        margin: 0 1rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}




/* Hero and About Section Container */
.hero-about-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: stretch; /* Ensures both sections stretch to the same height */
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero,
#about {
    flex: 1; /* Equal width for both sections */
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex; /* Enable flex layout */
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack content vertically */
    justify-content: space-between; /* Align content properly */
}

.hero h2,
#about h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.hero p,
#about p {
    text-align: justify;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f7fa, #f1f8e9); /* Light blue-green gradient */
}

.hero h2 {
    color: #006064; /* Teal for the hero section heading */
}

#about {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #e8eaf6); /* Subtle white-blue gradient */
}

#about h2 {
    color: #283593; /* Indigo for the about section heading */
}
.college_logo {
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: center; 
    align-items: center;
}

.college_logo img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-right: 20px; /* Adds space between images */
}
.college_logo_container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Centers all logos horizontally */
    align-items: center; /* Aligns them vertically */
    gap: 15px; /* Space between logos */
    flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Ensures all images stay in one row */
    overflow-x: auto; /* Allows horizontal scrolling if needed */
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents wrapping of logos */
    padding: 10px 0; /* Adds some space around */
}

/* Circular Logos */
.college_circle_logo img {
    width: 120px; /* Adjust size */
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%; /* Makes the image round */
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures proper fit */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Optional shadow */
}

/* Rectangular Logos - Remove border & align properly */
.college_rec_logo img {
    width: 180px; /* Fixed width */
    height: 120px; /* Fixed height */
    border-radius: 0px !important; /* Removes border */
    box-shadow: none !important; /* Ensures no shadow */
    object-fit: contain; /* Ensures full image visibility */
    background-color: transparent !important; /* No background */
}

/* Make sure all images are centered and in a row in mobile view */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .college_logo_container {
        gap: 10px; /* Reduce spacing */
        flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Prevents wrapping */
        justify-content: center; /* Ensures center alignment */
        overflow-x: auto; /* Enables horizontal scrolling */
        padding: 5px 0;
    }

    .college_circle_logo img,
    .college_rec_logo img {
        width: 80px; /* Adjust size for smaller screens */
        height: 80px;
    }
}

/* Extra compact size for very small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .college_circle_logo img,
    .college_rec_logo img {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
    }
}

/* Ensure both sections have the same height */
.hero,
#about {
    min-height: 300px; /* Set the minimum height */
}

/* Responsive Design for Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-about-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero,
    #about {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: auto; /* Remove fixed height for stacked layout */
    }
}

/* Committee Section Container */
.committee-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f51b5, #7e57c2); /* Blue to purple gradient */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Limit the width for better alignment */
}

.committee-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.committee-section {
    display: block;
    margin: 1.5rem auto;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #e3f2fd, #ede7f6);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    max-width: 85%;
    text-align: center;
}

.committee-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #37474f;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Member Blocks */
.committee-section .members-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.committee-section .member {
    text-align: center;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 235px;
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.committee-section .member h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #1a237e;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.committee-section .member .highlight {
    color: #d32f2f;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.committee-section .member p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #616161;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .committee-section-header,
    .committee-section {
        width: 95%;
        margin: 1rem auto;
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .committee-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .committee-section .members-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .committee-section .member {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .committee-section .member h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .committee-section .member p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin: 0.25rem 0;
    }
}

/* Desktop-Specific Styles */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .committee-section .member {
        width: 235px;
        height: 200px;
    }
}


/* ============================= */
/* CONFERENCE TRACKS SECTION */
/* ============================= */
.conference-tracks {
        text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f51b5, #7e57c2); /* Blue to purple gradient */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Limit the width for better alignment */
}

/* Section Title */
.conference-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Section Description */
.conference-section-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    color: #E7E7E7;
    text-align: justify;
}


/* ============================= */
/* SUBMIT ARTICLE BUTTON */
/* ============================= */
.submit-button {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: #4A00E0; /* Deep Blue */
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin: 20px auto 0 auto; /* Centers the button */
    width: 180px; /* Set fixed width */
    height: 45px; /* Set fixed height */
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease-in-out, transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.submit-button:hover {
    background: #8E2DE2; /* Purple Hover Effect */
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ============================= */
/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
/* ============================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .conference-tracks {
        padding: 50px 5%;
    }
    
    .track-card {
        flex: 1 1 calc(100% - 20px); /* Single column on medium screens */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .conference-tracks {
        padding: 40px 3%;
    }

    .tracks-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .track-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .track-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .track-card p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .submit-button {
        width: 100%; /* Full-width button on mobile */
    }
}



/* General Section Styling */
.speakers {
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Section Title */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #00008b;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title .highlight {
    color: #d32f2f;
}

/* Speakers Container */
.speakers-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Speaker Card */
.speaker-card {
    width: calc(33.333% - 2rem);
    max-width: 350px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.speaker-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Speaker Image */
.speaker-card img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #00008b;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Speaker Name */
.speaker-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #333;
    margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Speaker Institution */
.speaker-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
}

/* Speaker Profile (Initially Hidden) */
.speaker-profile {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;

    /* Gradient Background */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #00008b, #800080);
    color: white !important;  /* Ensures white text */
}

/* Ensure all text inside profile is white */
.speaker-profile h3,
.speaker-profile p {
    color: white !important;
}

/* Profile Display when Active */
.speaker-card.active .speaker-profile {
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .speaker-card {
        width: calc(50% - 2rem); /* 2 speakers per row on medium screens */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .speakers-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .speaker-card {
        width: 90%; /* Full width for mobile screens */
    }
}

#auth_inst {
     text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f51b5, #7e57c2); /* Blue to purple gradient */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Limit the width for better alignment */
}
/* Author Instructions Section */
.instruction {
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 900px; /* Ensures a well-aligned centered layout */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center; /* Centers all text */
}

/* Section Title Styling */
.author-section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #00008b; /* Matches website theme */
    text-align: center;
}

.author-section-title .highlight {
    color: #d32f2f; /* Highlight color */
}

/* Subheading Styling */
.subheading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Criteria Section */
.criteria-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

/* Individual Criteria Card */
.criteria-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #e3f2fd); /* Light gradient */
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-align: center;
    width: 230px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 4px solid #00008b;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.criteria-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Icons */
.criteria-card .icon {
    background: #00008b;
    color: white;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.criteria-card:hover .icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Criteria Title */
.criteria-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #00008b;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Criteria Text */
.criteria-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .criteria-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .criteria-card {
        width: 90%;
    }
}



/* Notice Box */
.notice {
    background: #fffae6;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-left: 5px solid #ff9800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block; /* Keeps centered */
}
/* Paper Structure Section */
.paper-structure {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

/* Individual Paper Structure Boxes */
.structure-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-align: center;
    border-left: 5px solid #00008b; /* Adds a left border for a stylish effect */
}

/* Hover Effect */
.structure-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Paper Structure Titles */
.structure-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #00008b;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Paper Structure Text */
.structure-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .paper-structure {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks boxes on smaller screens */
    }
}

/* Download Buttons */
.download-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.download-buttons a {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: #00008b;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.download-buttons a:hover {
    background: #6a11cb;
}



/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .instruction {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .download-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .download-buttons a {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
}


/* ============================= */
/* STYLING FOR IMPORTANT DATES SECTION (ELEGANT WIDTH) */
/* ============================= */
#important_dates {
     text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f51b5, #7e57c2); /* Blue to purple gradient */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Limit the width for better alignment */
}

/* Section Heading */
#important_dates h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Paragraph Styling */
#important_dates p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================= */
/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
/* ============================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #important_dates {
        padding: 40px 20px; /* Adjust padding for smaller screens */
        max-width: 90%; /* Allow section to adjust dynamically */
    }

    #important_dates h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    #important_dates p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

.contact-info {
    color: #000000; /* Ensures text is black */
}
/* Important Dates Section */
.important-dates {
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Section Title Styling */
.dates-section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #00008b;
    text-align: center;
}

.dates-section-title .highlight {
    color: #d32f2f;
}

/* Dates List */
.dates-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.date-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #333;
}

.date-item h3 {
    color: #d32f2f;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* Contact Section */
.contact {
        padding: 2rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 900px; /* Ensures a well-aligned centered layout */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center; /* Centers all text */
}

/* Section Title */
.contact-section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #00008b;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-section-title .highlight {
    color: #d32f2f;
}
/* Contact Container for Google Map and Logo */
.contact-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Google Map */
.contact-map {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ICAISDT Logo */
.contact-logo {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
	 margin-right: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%; /* Makes the image circular */
    padding: 5px; /* Space between border and image */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00008b, #28a745); /* Gradient border */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Adds a subtle shadow */
}



/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-logo img {
        max-width: 180px;
    }
}
/* Google Map Container */
.contact-map-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* Map Card Styling */
.map-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #e3f2fd); /* Subtle gradient */
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    width: 40vw; /* Makes the map 70% of the window width */
    max-width: 1200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 4px solid #00008b; /* Adds a stylish top border */
}

/* Map Title */
.map-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #00008b;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .map-card {
        width: 65vw; /* Increase width for smaller screens */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-map-container {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .map-card {
        width: 90vw; /* Full width on mobile */
    }
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    text-align: center;
    background: #00008b;
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* White hyperlink styling for specific links */
.white-link {
    color: white !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Optional: Change color on hover */
.white-link:hover {
    color: #ffd700 !important; /* Gold color on hover */
}

/* Gradient background with dark blue to purple */
#registration_fees {
   text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f51b5, #7e57c2); /* Blue to purple gradient */
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 85%; /* Limit the width for better alignment */
}

/* Section Heading */
#registration_fees h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #FFFFFF; /* Pure white for headings */
}

/* Table Styling with Light Yellow Gradient */
.registration-table {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8DC, #FAE5B1); /* Light Yellow to Pale Gold */
    color: #333333; /* Dark text for contrast */
    font-weight: bold;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Table Headers */
.registration-table th {
    background: rgba(250, 235, 195, 0.9); /* Soft warm yellow */
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #444444; /* Dark text for contrast */
    border-bottom: 2px solid #8A2BE2; /* Purple border for contrast */
}

/* Table Cells */
.registration-table td {
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #222222; /* Dark text for contrast */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.4); /* Subtle purple border */
}

/* Alternating row colors */
.registration-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Slightly lighter yellow */
}

/* Hover effect on rows */
.registration-table tr:hover {
    background: rgba(250, 230, 180, 0.7); /* Soft highlight */
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
/* Style for specific colspan=3 cell with gradient background */
.registration-table td[colspan="3"] {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #800080, #0000FF); /* Purple to Blue */
    color: white; /* Ensure text is readable */
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px; /* Optional: adds rounded corners */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #registration_fees {
        padding: 10px 10px;
    }

    #registration_fees h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .registration-table {
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        overflow-x: auto;
    }

    .registration-table table {
        width: 100%;
        table-layout: fixed;
        border-collapse: collapse;
    }

    .registration-table th,
    .registration-table td {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 5px;
    }

    /* First column: Allow wrapping */
    .registration-table th:first-child,
    .registration-table td:first-child {
        min-width: 120px; /* Ensures a minimum width */
        white-space: normal; /* Allows text to wrap */
        word-wrap: break-word; /* Ensures proper wrapping */
    }

    /* Other columns: No text wrapping */
    .registration-table th:not(:first-child),
    .registration-table td:not(:first-child) {
        white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents text from breaking */
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis; /* Adds "..." if text is too long */
    }
}

/* Responsive for very small screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    #registration_fees h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .registration-table th,
    .registration-table td {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 8px;
    }

    /* Adjust first column for smaller screens */
    .registration-table th:first-child,
    .registration-table td:first-child {
        min-width: 100px;
    }
}


/* Note Styling */
.note {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: #ffffff; /* Darker gray for contrast */
}


@keyframes blink {
    0% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; } /* Subtle fade effect */
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

.blinking-text {
    font-weight: 600; /* Professional, slightly bold */
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Balanced text size */
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, goldenrod, yellow); /* Gradient effect */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: blink 0.8s infinite ease-in-out; /* Faster blinking effect */
    margin: 0 !important;  /* Removes any margin */
    padding: 0 !important; /* Removes any padding */
}
.btn.blinking-text-highlight {
    font-weight: 600; /* Professional, slightly bold */
    font-size: 2.0rem; /* Balanced text size */
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffae42, #ff0000); /* High visibility alert gradient */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: blink 0.8s infinite ease-in-out; /* Faster blinking effect */
    text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline for better visibility */
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .blinking-text {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Smaller font for mobile */
        margin: 0 !important; /* Ensures no extra spacing */
        padding: 0 !important;
        display: inline; /* Keep it inline with other text */
        text-align: center;
    }
}

		 .collapsible {
            position: relative;
			background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E90FF, #00CED1);
            color: white;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 20px;
            width: 100%;
            border: none;
            text-align: left;
            outline: none;
            font-size: 18px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            transition: background 0.3s ease;
        }
        .collapsible-title {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: bold;
            padding-right: 160px; /* Adds space to prevent overlap with submit button */
        }
        .collapsible-title::before {
            content: '\002B'; /* Larger Plus symbol with spacing */
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: bold;
            color: #ffeb3b; /* Contrast color (Yellow) */
        }
        .collapsible.active .collapsible-title::before {
            content: '\2212'; /* Larger Minus symbol with spacing */
        }
        .collapsible:hover {
		background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff0000, #4b0082);
        }
        .content-track {
            padding: 15px;
            display: none;
            overflow: hidden;
            color: #333;
            background-color: #fad1d1;
            border: 2px solid #ec0511;
            border-top: none;
            border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; /* Increased border-radius for better visibility */
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            text-align: justify;
            font-size: 16px;
        }
		.submit-button-track {
			position: absolute;
			bottom: 10px;
			right: 20px;
			padding: 15px 15px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff0000, #4b0082);
			color: white;
			text-decoration: none;
			border-radius: 6px;
			font-size: 18px;
		}
		.submit-button-track:hover {
			background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E90FF, #00CED1);
		}
		.track-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 5px;
            font-size: 15px;
            margin-top: 8px;
            padding-left: 30px; /* Adds space from the left */
            padding-bottom: 20px;
        }        
        

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .collapsible, .content-track {
                padding: 12px;
            }
            .conference-section-title {
                font-size: 22px;
            }
            .collapsible-title {
                font-size: 18px;
                padding-right: 0px;
            }
            .submit-button-track {
					position: relative;
					top: auto;
					right: 0;
					margin-top: 10px;
					width: fit-content;
					font-size: 16px;
					padding: 12px 12px;
					text-align: center;
					display: flex;
					justify-content: center;
					margin-left: auto;
					margin-right: auto;
				}
        }
.notice {
      background-color: #fff0f0;
      color: #b30000;
      padding: 18px 26px;
      border-left: 6px solid #ff0000;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      font-size: 17px;
      font-weight: 600;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 40px auto;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      animation: fast-blink 1s linear infinite;
      text-align: center;
    }

    @keyframes fast-blink {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
      50% { opacity: 0; }
    }
    
  /* Container for both boxes */
.section-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

/* Info Box Styles */
.info-box {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-left: 6px solid #007bff;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    color: #333;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: left;
    min-height: 350px;
}

.info-box h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: #0056b3;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.info-box ul {
    list-style: disc inside;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.info-box li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-box a {
    color: #0069d9;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.info-box a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.blink-highlight {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #d63384;
    animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Image Gallery Styles */
.image-gallery {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    max-height: 350px;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 350px;
    min-height: 350px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.carousel-inner {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.carousel-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive - Stack on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .info-box,
    .image-gallery {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }

    .gallery-img {
        height: 250px;
    }
}
.small-text {
    font-size: 20px;  /* or use font-size: 12px; */
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
    display: block; /* ensures alignment applies if used on inline elements like <span> */
}
.blinking-text-highlight {
    animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
    color: #d63384;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}