/* =========================================================================
   LearnCBSE.net — clean white / blue study-material portal.
   Display + body: Lexend (a typeface designed to improve student reading).
   Interactions (reveal/.is-in, count, drawer, overlay, back-to-top) are driven
   by assets/js/main.js — class hooks (ink-*) are kept stable.
   ========================================================================= */

:root {
	/* Editorial (careerplan.in) palette — cream paper + vermillion, sitewide. */
	--bg: #f7f3ea;
	--surface: #efe6d4;
	--surface-2: #eaded0;
	--primary: #d8491f;
	--primary-d: #b53a16;
	--primary-l: #f7e3d8;
	--ink: #221f18;
	--muted: #6b6456;
	--line: #e6ddc9;
	--accent: #4e7a5a;
	--paper-card: #fffdf8;
	--marker: #f4b740;
	--radius: 16px;
	--radius-sm: 12px;
	--radius-pill: 999px;
	--shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(33, 30, 24, .06), 0 10px 26px -16px rgba(33, 30, 24, .20);
	--shadow-hover: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(33, 30, 24, .26);
	--ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34, 1.32, .5, 1);
	--wrap: 1160px;
	--gap: 18px;
	--font: "Lexend", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
	/* Editorial display + label faces — used on the HOMEPAGE only (scoped to
	   body.ink-home below); content pages stay on Lexend. */
	--font-display: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
	--font-mono: "Spline Sans Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
}

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

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--ink);
	background-color: var(--bg);
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(33, 30, 24, .05) 1.1px, transparent 1.1px);
	background-size: 22px 22px;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body.ink-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* The search overlay + mobile drawer ship with the HTML [hidden] attribute and
   are revealed by JS (hidden=false). This MUST win over their own display rules,
   or the invisible fixed overlays sit over the page and eat every click. */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-d); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

h1, h2, h3 { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0; }

.ink-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 20px; }

/* ---------- Accessibility ---------- */
.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
	position: fixed; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 999; background: var(--primary);
	color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(216, 73, 31, .45); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ---------- Reading-progress bar (single posts) ---------- */
.ink-progress { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 3px; z-index: 60; background: transparent; pointer-events: none; }
#ink-progress-bar { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
	backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
	transition: box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
}
.ink-header.is-stuck { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -16px rgba(33, 30, 24, .5); }
.ink-header-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; height: 66px; }

.ink-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--primary-d); font-weight: 800; }
.ink-brand:hover { color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-brand-mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--primary); flex: none; }
.ink-brand-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ink-brand-text { font-size: 1.32rem; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.ink-brand-text em { font-style: normal; color: var(--primary); }
.ink-brand-dot { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }

.ink-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.ink-nav > ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ink-nav a, .ink-more-toggle {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 8px 11px; border-radius: 10px;
	font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap;
	background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; transition: background .18s, color .18s;
}
.ink-nav a:hover, .ink-more-toggle:hover { background: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-nav a.is-active { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-l); }
.ink-more-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .2s; }

/* More dropdown */
.ink-has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.ink-dropdown {
	position: absolute; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 8px); min-width: 230px;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	padding: 8px; display: grid; gap: 1px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
	transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s, visibility .18s; z-index: 40;
}
.ink-has-dropdown:hover .ink-dropdown,
.ink-has-dropdown:focus-within .ink-dropdown,
.ink-dropdown.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.ink-has-dropdown:focus-within .ink-more-toggle svg,
.ink-more-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.ink-dropdown a { display: block; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.ink-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary-d); }

.ink-header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ink-icon-btn {
	width: 42px; height: 42px; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 11px;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: background .18s, border-color .18s;
}
.ink-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-l); border-color: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-icon-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ink-burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.ink-burger span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .25s, opacity .2s; }
.ink-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.ink-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.ink-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================================
   SEARCH OVERLAY
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-overlay {
	position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; background: rgba(33, 30, 24, .55);
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px); display: grid; place-items: start center; padding: 14vh 20px 20px;
	opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.ink-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; }
.ink-overlay-inner {
	width: 100%; max-width: 640px; background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 26px;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(33, 30, 24, .6); transform: translateY(-12px); transition: transform .3s;
}
.ink-overlay.is-open .ink-overlay-inner { transform: translateY(0); }
.ink-overlay-close { float: right; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; }
.ink-kicker { font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ink-overlay-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin: 6px 0 14px; }
.ink-overlay-form input {
	flex: 1; padding: 13px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
}
.ink-overlay-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); }
.ink-overlay-form button, .ink-hero-search button {
	padding: 13px 20px; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; font: inherit; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; transition: background .18s;
}
.ink-overlay-form button:hover, .ink-hero-search button:hover { background: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-overlay-hints { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-overlay-hints a { background: var(--surface); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 500; }

/* =========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-drawer { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; }
.ink-drawer-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(33, 30, 24, .5); border: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.ink-drawer.is-open .ink-drawer-scrim { opacity: 1; }
.ink-drawer-panel {
	position: absolute; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(86vw, 360px); background: #fff; padding: 20px;
	overflow-y: auto; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
	box-shadow: -20px 0 60px -30px rgba(33, 30, 24, .6);
}
.ink-drawer.is-open .ink-drawer-panel { transform: translateX(0); }
.ink-drawer-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ink-drawer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ink-drawer-links a {
	display: block; padding: 12px 12px; border-radius: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); transition: background .15s;
}
.ink-drawer-links a:hover, .ink-drawer-links a.is-active { background: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-drawer-classes { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-drawer-classes > div { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ink-drawer-classes a {
	width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 11px;
	background: var(--surface); font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-d);
}
.ink-drawer-classes a:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface) 0%, var(--bg) 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-hero-grid {
	position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: .5;
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 80% -10%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
	mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 80% -10%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.ink-hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 880px; padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 92px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
.ink-hero-pill {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
	color: var(--primary-d); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin: 0 0 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ink-pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(78, 122, 90, .5); animation: ink-pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes ink-pulse { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(78, 122, 90, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(78, 122, 90, 0); } }

.ink-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.4vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.ink-marker { font-style: normal; color: var(--primary); position: relative; white-space: nowrap; }
.ink-marker::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: -2px; right: -2px; bottom: .08em; height: .34em; z-index: -1;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-l), #f3cdb9); border-radius: 4px;
}
.ink-hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--muted); max-width: 660px; margin: 18px 0 26px; }

.ink-hero-search {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 7px 7px 7px 16px; max-width: 640px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.ink-hero-search:focus-within { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 73, 31, .12); }
.ink-hero-search svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--muted); flex: none; }
.ink-hero-search input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; border: 0; outline: none; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); background: none; }
.ink-hero-search button { border-radius: var(--radius-pill); white-space: nowrap; }

.ink-hero-quick { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px; }
.ink-hero-quick a {
	font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-d); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
	padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: background .16s, border-color .16s, color .16s;
}
.ink-hero-quick a:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

.ink-hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 32px 0 0; max-width: 640px; }
.ink-stat { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 16px; }
.ink-stat dd { margin: 0; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-d); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.ink-stat dt { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 2px; }

/* =========================================================================
   SECTION SHELL
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-section { padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px) 0; }
.ink-section-tint { background: var(--surface); }
.ink-section-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ink-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 800; }
.ink-section-head .ink-kicker { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ink-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); white-space: nowrap; flex: none; }
.ink-link:hover { color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-arr { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .2s; }
.ink-link:hover .ink-arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* =========================================================================
   STUDY BY CLASS — the signature class-number grid (10 & 12 featured)
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-class-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.lc-class-tile {
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 18px; min-height: 112px;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--ink);
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.lc-class-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--ink); }
.lc-class-num { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.lc-class-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem; margin-top: auto; }
.lc-class-badge {
	position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
	text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: var(--accent); padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.lc-class-tile.is-featured {
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%); border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
}
.lc-class-tile.is-featured:hover { color: #fff; }
.lc-class-tile.is-featured .lc-class-num { color: #fff; }
.lc-class-tile.is-featured .lc-class-badge { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   RESOURCE HUB CARDS (icon + tag + title + desc)
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--gap); }
.lc-hub-card {
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 22px; background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--ink);
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.lc-hub-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--ink); }
.lc-hub-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.lc-hub-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.lc-hub-tag {
	position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--accent); background: rgba(78, 122, 90, .1); padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.lc-hub-card h3 { font-size: 1.14rem; font-weight: 700; }
.lc-hub-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; margin: 6px 0 16px; }
.lc-hub-go { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: .92rem; }
.lc-hub-card:hover .ink-arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* =========================================================================
   SIMPLE LINK CARDS (board / references / practice / tools / competitive)
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.lc-card {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 18px;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink);
	font-weight: 600; transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s, background .18s;
}
.lc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary-d); }
.lc-card .ink-arr { color: var(--muted); flex: none; transition: transform .2s, color .2s; }
.lc-card:hover .ink-arr { color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* =========================================================================
   SUBJECT CARDS (colour dot + name)
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-subject-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.lc-subject {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 15px 17px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s;
}
.lc-subject:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--ink); }
.lc-dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dot, var(--primary)); flex: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--dot, var(--primary)) 16%, transparent); }

/* =========================================================================
   LATEST UPDATES
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-update-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lc-update-chips a {
	font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-d); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
	padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.lc-update-chips a:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.lc-update-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--gap); }
.lc-update-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--ink); transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.lc-update-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--ink); }
.lc-update-cat { align-self: flex-start; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-l); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.lc-update-card h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; }
.lc-update-card time { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.lc-empty { color: var(--muted); background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; text-align: center; }

/* =========================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================= */
.lc-cta { padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px) 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%); color: #fff; }
.lc-cta-inner { max-width: 720px; }
.lc-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 800; }
.lc-cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); font-size: 1.06rem; margin: 12px 0 24px; }
.lc-cta-buttons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.lc-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; transition: transform .16s, background .18s, color .18s; }
.lc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.lc-btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-d); }
.lc-btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-d); }
.lc-btn-ghost { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); }
.lc-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-footer { background: #221f18; color: #cabfae; padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0 28px; }
.ink-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px 26px; }
@media (min-width: 560px) {
	.ink-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ink-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
	.ink-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
	.ink-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (min-width: 980px) {
	.ink-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; }
	.ink-footer-brand { grid-column: auto; }
}
.ink-footer .ink-brand { color: #fff; }
.ink-footer .ink-brand:hover { color: #fff; }
.ink-footer .ink-brand-mark { color: #e8946f; }
.ink-footer .ink-brand-text em { color: #e8946f; }
.ink-footer .ink-brand-dot { color: #978d7b; }
.ink-footer-brand p { color: #a89e8c; font-size: .94rem; margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 36ch; }
.ink-footer-col h3 { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.ink-footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.ink-footer-col a { color: #cabfae; font-size: .94rem; }
.ink-footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.ink-footer-legal { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 22px; }
.ink-footer-legal p { margin: 0; color: #978d7b; font-size: .86rem; }
.ink-footer-disclaimer { margin-bottom: 8px !important; color: #a89e8c !important; }

/* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
.ink-top {
	position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 40; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px;
	background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.ink-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ink-top:hover { background: var(--primary-d); }

/* =========================================================================
   ANIMATION (hero load-in + scroll reveal via main.js .is-in)
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-load { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); animation: ink-rise .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) forwards; animation-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms); }
@keyframes ink-rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.ink-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.ink-reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
	.ink-load, .ink-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
	/* Section underlines should still be visible without their draw animation. */
	.ink-home .ink-title .ink-underline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
	/* Keep the brand ticker scrolling, just calmer (site-owner choice). */
	.ink-ticker-track { animation-duration: 90s !important; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE (mobile-first → up)
   ========================================================================= */
@media (min-width: 560px) {
	.lc-class-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.lc-subject-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.lc-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.lc-hub-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.lc-update-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ink-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
	.lc-class-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
	.lc-subject-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
	.lc-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.lc-hub-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
	.lc-update-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1080px) {
	.lc-class-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
	.lc-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* Mobile header: hide inline nav, show burger */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
	.ink-nav { display: none; }
	.ink-burger { display: inline-flex; }
}
@media (min-width: 921px) {
	.ink-drawer { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	body { font-size: 16px; }
	.ink-hero-inner { padding: 30px 0 30px; }
	.ink-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 8.5vw, 2.05rem); }
	.ink-hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; }
	.ink-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ink-section-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.ink-hero-search { flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: 18px; }
	.ink-hero-search input { width: 100%; padding: 6px 6px 6px 4px; }
	.ink-hero-search button { width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — editorial landing styles (icseboard.org "inkline" look).
   Fraunces serif display + Spline mono labels, SCOPED to body.ink-home so
   content/article pages keep Lexend. Plus the ticker band, the numbered
   subject-by-subject list and the popular/latest panels.
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---- Serif display + mono labels (homepage only) ---- */
.ink-home .ink-hero-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.06; }
.ink-home .ink-hero-title span { display: block; }
.ink-home .ink-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ink-home .lc-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ink-home .lc-class-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.ink-home .ink-stat dd { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.ink-home .lc-hub-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.ink-home .ink-kicker { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .14em; }
.ink-home .ink-hero-pill { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .72rem; }

/* ---- Section-title draw-underline (overrides the inner-page highlight) ---- */
.ink-home .ink-title .ink-underline { display: inline; white-space: normal; }
.ink-home .ink-title .ink-underline::after {
	left: 0; right: auto; bottom: -.14em; top: auto;
	width: 100%; height: .12em; z-index: auto;
	background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px;
	transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
	transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) .12s;
}
.ink-home .ink-section-head.is-in .ink-underline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---- Ticker band ---- */
.ink-ticker { background: var(--ink); color: #f7f3ea; overflow: hidden; padding: 11px 0; border-block: 2px solid #000; }
.ink-ticker-track { display: flex; gap: 26px; width: max-content; animation: ink-ticker 34s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.ink-ticker:hover .ink-ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ink-ticker-track span { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; }
.ink-ticker-track i { color: var(--marker); font-style: normal; }
@keyframes ink-ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- Subject by subject (numbered list) ---- */
.ink-sbj-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0 40px; }
.ink-sbj {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 6px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); position: relative;
}
.ink-sbj::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 4px -12px; border-radius: 12px;
	background: var(--paper-card); opacity: 0; transform: scale(.97);
	transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s var(--ease-spring); z-index: 0;
}
.ink-sbj:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.ink-sbj:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ink-sbj > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ink-sbj-index { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--primary-d); flex: none; }
.ink-sbj-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ink-sbj-body b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.16rem; font-weight: 600; }
.ink-sbj-body span { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-sbj .ink-arr { color: var(--primary); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); flex: none; transition: opacity .25s, transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.ink-sbj:hover .ink-arr { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---- Popular + Latest panels ---- */
.ink-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: start; }
.ink-panel { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(18px, 3vw, 26px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ink-panel-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ink-panel-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.ink-panel-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid currentColor; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 3px 10px; flex: none; }
a.ink-panel-tag-link:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

.ink-rank-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ink-rank-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 8px; margin-inline: -8px; border-radius: 12px; color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .2s; }
.ink-rank-list li + li a { border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.ink-rank-list a:hover { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }
.ink-rank-num { flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 50%; transition: background-color .2s, transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.ink-rank-list a:hover .ink-rank-num { background: var(--marker); transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.ink-rank-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ink-rank-body b { font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem; }
.ink-rank-body span { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-rank-list .ink-arr { color: var(--primary); opacity: 0; flex: none; transition: opacity .2s, transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.ink-rank-list a:hover .ink-arr { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(2px); }

.ink-latest-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ink-latest-list a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; padding: 12px 8px; margin-inline: -8px; border-radius: 12px; color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .2s; }
.ink-latest-list li + li a { border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.ink-latest-list a:hover { background: var(--bg); }
.ink-latest-list b { font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem; }
.ink-latest-list a:hover b { color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-latest-list time { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-empty { color: var(--muted); }

@media (min-width: 760px) {
	.ink-sbj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ink-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   INNER PAGES — posts, pages (incl. NCERT chapter pages), archive, search, 404
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-underline { position: relative; white-space: normal; }
.ink-underline::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -2px; right: -2px; bottom: .05em; height: .3em; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-l), #f3cdb9); border-radius: 4px; }

/* Page / article hero band */
.ink-page-hero { background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 52px) 0 clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); }
.ink-article-wrap { max-width: 820px; }
.ink-crumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-crumbs li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ink-crumbs li + li::before { content: "›"; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-crumbs a { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.ink-crumbs a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.ink-crumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
/* Breadcrumb bar — full-width band directly below the primary nav, aligned to
   the layout's left edge (the sidebar column start), Apple-style chevrons. */
.ink-crumbs-bar { background: var(--paper-card); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-crumbs-bar .ink-wrap { padding-block: 9px; }
.ink-crumbs-bar .ink-crumbs { margin: 0; }
.ink-crumbs-bar .ink-crumbs ol { margin: 0; font-size: .82rem; gap: 7px; }
.ink-crumbs-bar .ink-crumbs li + li::before { content: "›"; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }
.ink-crumbs-bar .ink-crumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); }
.ink-chip { display: inline-block; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-l); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.ink-page-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.4vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 800; margin: 12px 0 0; }
.ink-page-sub { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; }
.ink-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-meta-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--muted); display: inline-block; }
.ink-meta-cat, .ink-meta a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* Article body layout — single readable column by default; sidebar columns when
   the Customizer toggles them on (classes `has-left` / `has-right`). */
.ink-article-layout { padding-block: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
.ink-article-content { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
	.ink-article-layout.has-left, .ink-article-layout.has-right {
		display: grid; gap: 40px; max-width: var(--wrap); align-items: start;
	}
	.ink-article-layout.has-left { grid-template-columns: 270px minmax(0, 1fr); }
	.ink-article-layout.has-right { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; }
	.ink-article-layout.has-left.has-right { grid-template-columns: 248px minmax(0, 1fr) 290px; }
	.ink-article-layout.has-left .ink-article-content,
	.ink-article-layout.has-right .ink-article-content { margin-inline: 0; max-width: none; }
}
/* Small screens: stack as a single column with the ARTICLE FIRST, then the rails
   below it (so nothing is lost and the reader hits the content immediately). */
@media (max-width: 999px) {
	.ink-article-layout.has-left, .ink-article-layout.has-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
	.ink-article-layout.has-left .ink-article-content,
	.ink-article-layout.has-right .ink-article-content { order: -1; }
	.ink-article-left, .ink-article-aside { margin-top: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Published content prose (the_content) ---------- */
.ink-article-content { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #25324f; }
.ink-article-content > * + * { margin-top: 1.05em; }
.ink-article-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 800; margin-top: 1.7em; padding-top: .2em; }
.ink-article-content h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1.5em; }
.ink-article-content h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1.3em; }
.ink-article-content p, .ink-article-content li { color: #25324f; }
.ink-article-content a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.ink-article-content a:hover { color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-article-content ul, .ink-article-content ol { padding-left: 1.45em; }
.ink-article-content li + li { margin-top: .4em; }
.ink-article-content img, .ink-featured-inline img { border-radius: 14px; }
.ink-featured-inline { margin: 1.4em 0; }
.ink-article-content blockquote { margin: 1.4em 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; border-left: 4px solid var(--primary); color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; }
.ink-article-content code { background: var(--surface); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .92em; }
.ink-article-content pre { background: #221f18; color: #f0e8d6; padding: 16px; border-radius: 12px; overflow-x: auto; }
.ink-article-content pre code { background: none; padding: 0; }
.ink-article-content hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 2em 0; }

/* ---------- Content tables (general + NCERT official-PDF table) ---------- */
.ink-article-content table, .ce-ncert-pdf-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.3em 0; font-size: .96rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.ink-article-content thead th, .ce-ncert-pdf-table thead th { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--primary-d); font-weight: 700; text-align: left; }
.ink-article-content th, .ink-article-content td, .ce-ncert-pdf-table th, .ce-ncert-pdf-table td { padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
.ink-article-content tr:last-child td, .ce-ncert-pdf-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.ink-article-content tbody tr:nth-child(even), .ce-ncert-pdf-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #fafcff; }
.ce-ncert-pdf-table a { font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion (published content) ---------- */
.icse-faq-accordion { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 1.3em 0; }
.icse-faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.icse-faq-item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 15px 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.icse-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.icse-faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--primary); transition: transform .2s; flex: none; }
.icse-faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--primary-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.icse-faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.icse-faq-answer { padding: 14px 18px; color: #25324f; }
.icse-faq-answer p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Author byline + about box (published content) ---------- */
.icse-author-byline { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 16px 0 0; }
.icse-author-byline a, .icse-author-byline__author { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.icse-author-byline__sep { color: var(--line); }
.icse-author-about { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 36px auto 0; max-width: 820px; }
.icse-author-about__eyebrow { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.icse-author-about__name { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.icse-author-about__divider { height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 14px 0; }
.icse-author-about__role { color: var(--primary-d); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.icse-author-about__bio { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.icse-author-about__links { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.icse-author-about__linkedin { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--ink, #0a2540); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none; }
.icse-author-about__linkedin::before { content: "in"; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 3px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink, #0a2540); font-weight: 800; font-size: .72rem; }
.icse-author-about__linkedin:hover { background: var(--primary-d, #1a4b8c); }
.icse-author-about__profile { font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Tag row, link-pages, post nav ---------- */
.ink-tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 28px; }
.ink-link-pages { margin-top: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ink-link-pages a { background: var(--surface); padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 8px; }
.ink-post-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-post-nav a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.ink-post-nav span { display: block; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Sidebars (left class-nav accordion + right contextual rail) ---------- */
.ink-aside-sticky { position: sticky; top: 84px; }
.ink-aside-box { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 16px; }
.ink-widget-title { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin: 0 0 6px; }

.ink-classes-acc details { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-classes-acc > .ink-widget-title + details { border-top: 0; }
.ink-classes-acc summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 2px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 8px; }
.ink-classes-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ink-classes-acc summary::marker { content: ""; }
.ink-classes-acc summary:hover { color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-acc-num { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary-d); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; flex: none; }
.ink-acc-chev { width: 17px; height: 17px; margin-left: auto; flex: none; color: var(--muted); transition: transform .2s; }
.ink-classes-acc details[open] > summary .ink-acc-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.ink-classes-acc ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 2px 0 4px 38px; display: grid; gap: 1px; }
.ink-classes-acc ul a { display: block; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-classes-acc ul a:hover, .ink-classes-acc ul a.is-active { background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-acc-all { color: var(--primary) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

.ink-widget { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ink-smartnav-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; counter-reset: sn; }
.ink-smartnav-list a, .ink-smartnav-pop a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.ink-smartnav-list a:hover, .ink-smartnav-pop a:hover { background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary-d); }
.ink-smartnav-list .ink-arr { width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: auto; color: var(--primary); flex: none; }
.ink-smartnav-pop { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.ink-smartnav-cta { display: block; margin-top: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 13px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-d)); color: #fff; }
.ink-smartnav-cta:hover { color: #fff; }
.ink-smartnav-cta-kicker { display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; opacity: .85; }
.ink-smartnav-cta-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 2px; }
.ink-smartnav-cta-label .ink-arr { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- Listing cards (archive / search / related) ---------- */
.ink-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--gap); }
@media (min-width: 620px) { .ink-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 920px) { .ink-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.ink-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.ink-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--primary); }
.ink-card-media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); }
.ink-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ink-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 18px; flex: 1; }
.ink-card-cat { align-self: flex-start; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-l); padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ink-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.ink-card-title a { color: var(--ink); }
.ink-card-title a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.ink-card-excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.ink-card-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-card-foot .ink-arr { margin-left: auto; width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--primary); }

/* ---------- Archive / search / 404 helpers ---------- */
.ink-page-count { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; font-size: .92rem; }
.ink-page-search { display: flex; gap: 8px; max-width: 520px; margin-top: 18px; }
.ink-page-search input { flex: 1; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; font: inherit; }
.ink-page-search input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); }
.ink-page-search button { padding: 12px 20px; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; font: inherit; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; }
.ink-none { text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
.ink-none-mark { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.ink-none-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 18px; }
.ink-404 { text-align: center; }
.ink-404-code { font-size: clamp(4rem, 16vw, 8rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--primary); }

/* ---------- Pagination ---------- */
.ink-pagination { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.ink-pagination .page-numbers { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0 10px; border-radius: 11px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.ink-pagination .page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.ink-pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Comments + featured ---------- */
.ink-comments-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ink-comments-wrap .comment-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.ink-comments-wrap .comment-respond { margin-top: 24px; }
.ink-comments-wrap input[type="text"], .ink-comments-wrap input[type="email"], .ink-comments-wrap input[type="url"], .ink-comments-wrap textarea {
	width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 11px; font: inherit; margin-top: 6px;
}
.ink-comments-wrap .submit { padding: 12px 22px; border: 0; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------- Buttons used by content templates (page-download, 404, search) ---------- */
.ink-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 700; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transition: background .18s, transform .16s; }
.ink-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-d); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ink-btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-d); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ink-btn-verm { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.ink-btn-verm:hover { background: var(--primary-d); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   EDITORIAL CONTENT PAGES (careerplan.in layout) — scoped to body.ink-editorial.
   Cream/dotted paper + vermillion accents + drop-cap + the Just In / Related /
   Quick Tools / Updates rail. Keeps the EXISTING Lexend font and heading styles
   (no serif swap). The homepage (body.ink-home) stays white/blue + Lexend.
   ========================================================================= */
.ink-editorial {
	--paper: #f7f3ea; --paper-card: #fffdf8; --ink: #221f18; --muted: #5d564a;
	--verm: #d8491f; --verm-deep: #b53a16; --line: #e6ddc9;
	background-color: var(--paper);
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(33, 30, 24, .055) 1.1px, transparent 1.1px);
	background-size: 22px 22px;
}
.ink-editorial .ink-main { color: var(--ink); }
.ink-editorial .ink-page-hero { display: none; }
.ink-editorial .ink-article { padding-top: clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px); }

/* article header now lives inside the centre column */
.ink-editorial .ink-article-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ink-editorial .ink-crumbs { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ink-editorial .ink-crumbs li + li::before { content: "→"; }
.ink-editorial .ink-crumbs a:hover { color: var(--verm); }
.ink-editorial .ink-page-title { margin: 10px 0 0; }
.ink-editorial .ink-chip { background: rgba(216, 73, 31, .1); color: var(--verm-deep); }
.ink-editorial .ink-meta { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; }
.ink-editorial .ink-meta-cat, .ink-editorial .ink-meta a { color: var(--verm); }

/* body prose keeps the existing Lexend font + heading styles; only colour/accents
   change for the cream look (no font swap). */
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content { color: #2c2820; }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content a { color: var(--verm); }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content a:hover { color: var(--verm-deep); }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content blockquote { border-left-color: var(--verm); }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
	font-weight: 800; float: left; font-size: 3.2em; line-height: .74;
	padding: 4px 10px 0 0; color: var(--verm);
}

/* tables / FAQ / author box recoloured for cream */
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content table, .ink-editorial .ce-ncert-pdf-table { border-color: var(--line); }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content thead th, .ink-editorial .ce-ncert-pdf-table thead th { background: #f0e8d6; color: var(--ink); }
.ink-editorial .ink-article-content tbody tr:nth-child(even), .ink-editorial .ce-ncert-pdf-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #fbf7ee; }
.ink-editorial .ce-ncert-pdf-table a, .ink-editorial .icse-faq-item summary::after { color: var(--verm); }
.ink-editorial .icse-faq-item { background: var(--paper-card); border-color: var(--line); }
.ink-editorial .icse-faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--verm-deep); }
.ink-editorial .icse-author-about { background: var(--paper-card); border-color: var(--line); }
.ink-editorial .icse-author-about__eyebrow, .ink-editorial .icse-author-about__role,
.ink-editorial .icse-author-byline a, .ink-editorial .icse-author-byline__author { color: var(--verm); }
.ink-editorial .ink-post-nav { border-top-color: var(--line); }
.ink-editorial .ink-post-nav a { color: var(--verm); }

/* ---------- Rail cards: Just In / Related / Quick Tools ---------- */
.ink-rail-card { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ink-rail-title {
	font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink);
}
.ink-rail-title::before { content: "◆"; color: var(--verm); margin-right: 8px; font-size: .72em; vertical-align: 1px; }
.ink-rail-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: rail; display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.ink-rail-list li { counter-increment: rail; display: flex; gap: 9px; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.38; }
.ink-rail-list li::before { content: counter(rail) "."; color: var(--verm); font-weight: 700; flex: none; }
.ink-rail-list a { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.ink-rail-list a:hover { color: var(--verm); }
.ink-tool-links { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.ink-tool-links a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
.ink-tool-links a:hover { border-color: var(--verm); color: var(--verm-deep); }
.ink-tool-links .ink-arr { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--verm); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Dark "CBSE Updates" subscribe card ---------- */
.ink-updates-card { background: #211e18; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; }
.ink-updates-title { font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.ink-updates-title::before { content: "◆"; color: var(--verm); margin-right: 8px; }
.ink-updates-card p { color: #c9c2b2; font-size: .9rem; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.ink-updates-form { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.ink-updates-form input { padding: 11px 13px; border-radius: 9px; border: 1px solid #4a463c; background: #2b2820; color: #fff; font: inherit; font-size: .95rem; }
.ink-updates-form input::placeholder { color: #8a8474; }
.ink-updates-form button { padding: 11px; border: 0; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--verm); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; }
.ink-updates-form button:hover { background: var(--verm-deep); }

/* =========================================================================
   BENTO HOMEPAGE SECTIONS  (LearnCBSE — everything below the hero + ticker).
   Namespaced `lcb-`, scoped to body.ink-home (article pages untouched). Reuses
   the existing cream-paper + vermillion tokens with a disciplined 60-30-10 split:
     60% base      → --bg cream page + --paper-card near-white cards (dominant)
     30% secondary → --surface warm bands, --line borders, --accent sage +
                     --marker amber for category-coding ONLY
     10% accent    → --primary vermillion: CTAs, key badges, hover, numerals
   Section shell (.ink-section / .ink-wrap / .ink-section-head / .ink-title) and
   scroll-reveal (.ink-reveal) are the existing theme parts — only the card grids
   inside each section are new here.
   ========================================================================= */
body.ink-home { --lcb-r: 20px; --lcb-r-lg: 26px; --lcb-r-sm: 14px; --lcb-gap: clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 18px); --lcb-ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 73, 31, .18); }

/* ---- 12-col bento grid + span utilities (mobile 1-col → tablet 6 → desktop 12) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--lcb-gap); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ink-home .lcb-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .ink-home .lcb-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); } }
.ink-home .lcb-3, .ink-home .lcb-4, .ink-home .lcb-6 { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ink-home .lcb-6 { grid-column: span 6; } .ink-home .lcb-4 { grid-column: span 3; } .ink-home .lcb-3 { grid-column: span 3; } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .ink-home .lcb-6 { grid-column: span 6; } .ink-home .lcb-4 { grid-column: span 4; } .ink-home .lcb-3 { grid-column: span 3; } }

/* ---- shared card chrome ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-card {
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--paper-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--lcb-r); padding: 20px; color: var(--ink);
	transition: transform .22s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .22s, border-color .22s;
}
.ink-home .lcb-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary) 35%, var(--line)); color: var(--ink); }
.ink-home .lcb-card:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--lcb-ring); }
.ink-home .lcb-ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--primary-l); color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; flex: none; }
.ink-home .lcb-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ink-home .lcb-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.ink-home .lcb-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 6px 0 0; }
.ink-home .lcb-go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: .9rem; }
.ink-home .lcb-card:hover .ink-arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- badges (sage/amber = 30% coding · accent/soft = 10% rationed) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-badge { align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.ink-home .lcb-badge-tr { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; }
.ink-home .lcb-badge--accent { color: #fff; background: var(--primary); }
.ink-home .lcb-badge--soft { color: var(--primary-d); background: var(--primary-l); }
.ink-home .lcb-badge--sage { color: var(--accent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); }
.ink-home .lcb-badge--amber { color: #8a5a00; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--marker) 30%, transparent); }

/* ---- feature card (faint warm wash, roomier type — used sparingly) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature { padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--lcb-r-lg); }
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 100% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--marker) 16%, transparent), transparent 60%); }
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature p { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.ink-home .lcb-card--feature .lcb-ico { width: 54px; height: 54px; }

/* ---- 1 · class numeral bento (signature; 10 & 12 are wide feature tiles) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-classes { display: grid; gap: var(--lcb-gap); grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-flow: dense; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ink-home .lcb-classes { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .ink-home .lcb-classes { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); } }
.ink-home .lcb-cl { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-height: 128px; padding: 18px; background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--lcb-r); color: var(--ink); transition: transform .2s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary) 35%, var(--line)); color: var(--ink); }
.ink-home .lcb-cl:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--lcb-ring); }
.ink-home .lcb-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.4rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.ink-home .lcb-nm { font-weight: 700; font-size: .96rem; margin-top: auto; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl--feature { grid-column: span 2; background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; border-radius: var(--lcb-r-lg); min-height: 160px; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl--feature:hover { color: #fff; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl--feature .lcb-num { color: #fff; font-size: 3rem; }
.ink-home .lcb-yr { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 2; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
/* stretched-link: whole feature tile is clickable, quick-links stay clickable above it */
.ink-home .lcb-cl-main { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; color: inherit; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-main .lcb-nm { margin-top: 6px; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl--feature .lcb-cl-main::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; border-radius: inherit; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-main:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-main:focus-visible::after { box-shadow: var(--lcb-ring); }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-quick { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-quick a { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .26); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: background .16s; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-quick a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); color: #fff; }
/* trailing tile that completes the last row (calm surface, not accent) */
.ink-home .lcb-cl-cta { justify-content: center; background: var(--surface); border-style: dashed; color: var(--ink); }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-cta b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-sub { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-home .lcb-cl-cta .lcb-go { margin-top: 8px; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ink-home .lcb-cl-cta { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .ink-home .lcb-cl-cta { grid-column: span 4; } }

/* ---- compact "mini" directory cards (board resources / references / popular) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-mini { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--lcb-r-sm); font-weight: 600; }
.ink-home .lcb-mi { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary); flex: none; }
.ink-home .lcb-mi svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.ink-home .lcb-lbl { flex: 1; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
.ink-home .lcb-lbl small { display: block; font-weight: 500; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ink-home .lcb-mini .ink-arr { color: var(--muted); flex: none; transition: transform .2s var(--ease-spring), color .2s; }
.ink-home .lcb-mini:hover .ink-arr { color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- subject cards (per-subject colour dot = 30% coding layer) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-subj { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--lcb-r-sm); border-left: 4px solid var(--dot, var(--primary)); }
.ink-home .lcb-si { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .74rem; color: var(--muted); flex: none; }
.ink-home .lcb-dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dot, var(--primary)); flex: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--dot, var(--primary)) 16%, transparent); }
.ink-home .lcb-sb { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ink-home .lcb-sb b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.ink-home .lcb-sb span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- popular rank panel + latest-updates panel ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-panels { display: grid; gap: var(--lcb-gap); grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .ink-home .lcb-panels { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.ink-home .lcb-panelhead { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ink-home .lcb-panelhead .ink-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
/* panel titles aren't .ink-section-head, so their draw-underline never triggers —
   show the marker statically instead. */
.ink-home .lcb-panelhead .ink-title .ink-underline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ink-home .lcb-stack { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ink-home .lcb-rn { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 50%; transition: background .2s, transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.ink-home .lcb-rank:hover .lcb-rn { background: var(--marker); transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.ink-home .lcb-upd-grid { display: grid; gap: 12px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 520px) { .ink-home .lcb-upd-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.ink-home .lcb-upd .lcb-cat { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ink-home .lcb-upd h3 { font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.34; }
.ink-home .lcb-upd time { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- tools clusters (grouped chip lists) ---- */
.ink-home .lcb-cluster .lcb-ck { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ink-home .lcb-cluster h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.14rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ink-home .lcb-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ink-home .lcb-chips a { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: background .16s, color .16s, border-color .16s; }
.ink-home .lcb-chips a:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }