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

:root {
  --saffron: #ff9933;
  --india-green: #138808;
  --navy-blue: #0b3d91; /* Chakra-inspired deep blue */
  --flag-white: #ffffff;

  --primary-color: var(--navy-blue);
  --secondary-color: var(--india-green);
  --accent-color: var(--saffron);
  --text-color: #0f172a;
  --text-light: #566170;
  --bg-color: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f5f6f8;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --text-color: #e8edf3;
  --text-light: #a8b3c2;
  --bg-color: #0f172a;
  --bg-secondary: #182434;
  --card-bg: #162b40;
  --primary-color: #4f7fd8;
  --secondary-color: #2e8f42;
  --accent-color: #ffb366;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Navigation */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

nav.scrolled {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

[data-theme='dark'] nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.9);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--page-pad);
  padding-right: var(--page-pad);
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.theme-toggle {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  color: white;
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--text-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible; /* was hidden – this caused the 'boxed' crop */
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(150px);
  opacity: 0.2;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--secondary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(150px);
  opacity: 0.2;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 1400px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 1.2fr) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem);
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: var(--page-pad);
  padding-right: var(--page-pad);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    var(--primary-color) 0%,
    var(--secondary-color) 45%,
    var(--accent-color) 95%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.profile-img {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.profile-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255,153,51,.35), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .55;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(18px);
}

.profile-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 5px solid var(--bg-color);
  pointer-events: none; /* ensure hover works on container */
}

/* Remove any conflicting hover transforms */
.profile-img:hover {
  /* Remove static hover transform if it exists, let JS handle it */
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset;
  /* transform is now controlled by JS */
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Section Styles */
section {
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* About Section */
.about-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem);
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--accent-color),
    var(--secondary-color)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Skills Section */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.skill-category {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-category:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.skill-category-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-category-title i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.skill-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.skill-name {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.skill-bar {
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-progress {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: width 1s ease;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Projects Section */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

.project-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.10), rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.07));
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}

.project-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: white;
}

.project-image i {
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-image i {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  opacity: .95;
}

.project-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.project-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-description {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tag {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.tag:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: #fff;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.project-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.project-links a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Education Section */
.education-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

.education-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
}

.education-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.education-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -3.5rem;
  top: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-color);
}

.education-content {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.education-content:hover {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.education-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.education-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.education-institution {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.education-date {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.education-description {
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-item {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.25);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-details h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.contact-details p {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Form styles */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-light);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.footer-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero-content,
  .about-content,
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: left 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    left: 0;
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-image {
    order: -1;
  }

  .profile-img {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .about-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .education-timeline {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .education-item {
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Loading Animation */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 5px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* --- Layout + palette fixes (append at end) --- */

/* Updated palette */
:root {
  --primary-color: #0ea5e9;
  --secondary-color: #6366f1;
  --accent-color: #f97316;
  --text-color: #0f172a;
  --text-light: #475569;
  --bg-color: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f1f5f9;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
}
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --text-color: #f1f5f9;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --bg-color: #0f172a;
  --bg-secondary: #1e293b;
  --card-bg: #16233a;
  --primary-color: #38bdf8;
  --secondary-color: #818cf8;
  --accent-color: #fb923c;
}

/* Restore sane, fluid content width (centered, not edge-stretched) */
.nav-container,
.hero-content,
section,
.footer-content {
  max-width: min(1280px, 92vw);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Keep gradient accents consistent */
.gradient-text,
.logo {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
}

/* Project cards: subtle gradient + border for depth */
.project-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.07));
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.project-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25), rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.project-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.2;
}

/* Thicker skill bars with shine */
.skill-bar { height: 14px; }
.skill-progress {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  position: relative;
}
.skill-progress::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.15), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Timeline accent */
.education-timeline::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
}

/* Contact hover polish */
.contact-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
}

/* Safety */
body { overflow-x: hidden; }
/* === Full-width layout + responsive grids + UI polish (overrides) === */
/* Make all top-level containers true full-width with balanced side padding */
.nav-container,
.hero-content,
section,
.footer-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--page-pad);
  padding-right: var(--page-pad);
}
section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0; }

/* Hero uses width better on large screens */
.hero-content {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 1.2fr) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem);
}

/* About: more air on wide screens */
.about-content { gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem); }

/* Projects: flexible columns + tidy gaps */
.projects-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

/* Contact: give form a bit more width on large screens */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .contact-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; }
}

/* Active nav state */
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* Project polish */
.project-card {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}
.project-image i {
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-image i {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Thicker skill bars already set; ensure nice rounding on wide screens */
.skill-bar { border-radius: 999px; }
.skill-progress { border-radius: 999px; }

/* Scroll progress bar inside nav */
nav { position: fixed; inset-inline: 0; }
.scroll-progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08) inset;
  transition: width .1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Back-to-top button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility .25s;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

/* === Layout margins + refined grids + UI polish (append at end) === */
:root {
  --page-pad: clamp(16px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}

/* Balanced inner margins for major containers */
.nav-container,
.hero-content,
section,
.footer-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--page-pad);
  padding-right: var(--page-pad);
}

/* Comfortable section spacing */
section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
}

/* Hero: better width use + spacing */
.hero-content {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 1.15fr) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem);
}
.hero-text h1 {
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* About layout breathing room */
.about-content { gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem); }

/* Projects grid: tidy and responsive */
.projects-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

/* Contact layout: make form slightly wider on large screens */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .contact-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; }
}

/* Section title polish */
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.section-title::after {
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Cards polish: softer depth, crisp hover */
.project-card,
.education-content,
.contact-item,
.stat-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.project-card {
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.stat-item:hover,
.contact-item:hover,
.education-content:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* Buttons: subtle press + focus ring */
.btn {
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,165,233,.3);
  transition: box-shadow .15s ease;
}

/* Skill bars: smooth caps */
.skill-bar { height: 14px; border-radius: 999px; }
.skill-progress { border-radius: 999px; }

/* Nav progress bar stays flush with nav */
.scroll-progress {
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* Active nav link highlight (works with JS) */
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* Footer spacing consistent with page margins */
footer { padding: 2.5rem 0; }

/* Ensure no horizontal scrollbars due to effects */
body { overflow-x: hidden; }
/* === Hero de-box + ambient background === */
body {
  /* unified ambient backdrop */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(14,165,233,0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(249,115,22,0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-color);
}

/* Allow hero pseudo-elements to flow outward (removes hard box edges) */
.hero {
  /* ...existing declarations... */
  overflow: visible; /* was hidden – this caused the 'boxed' crop */
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}

/* Make hero columns breathe horizontally */
.hero-content {
  /* ...existing declarations... */
  max-width: 1400px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: var(--page-pad);
  padding-right: var(--page-pad);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Slightly larger name emphasis without boxy feel */
.hero-text h1 {
  /* ...existing code... */
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Refine gradient text for smoother anti-aliasing */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 45%, var(--accent-color) 95%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}

/* Profile image ring – remove thick boxed look, add dual halo */
.profile-img {
  /* ...existing code... */
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.5) inset;
}
.profile-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255,153,51,.35), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .55;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(18px);
}

/* Softer shadow on hover instead of a box edge impression */
.profile-img:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: all .4s ease;
}

/* Buttons: more pill + subtle glass to reduce boxed feel */
.btn-primary {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: .9rem 2.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary-color),
    var(--accent-color)
  );
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-secondary {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: .9rem 2.1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,var(--primary-color),var(--secondary-color));
  color: #fff;
}

/* Social links: flatten boxy circles -> subtle glass */
.social-links a {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.18);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

/* Remove any harsh container edge perception by softening stat cards */
.stat-item {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(255,255,255,0.65));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
}

/* Ensure hero pseudo elements look like ambient gradients not clipped */
.hero::before,
.hero::after {
  filter: blur(180px);
  opacity: 0.18;
  transition: opacity .6s ease;
}
.hero:hover::before,
.hero:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.24;
}

/* Prevent horizontal scrollbar due to expanded glows */
body { overflow-x: hidden; }

/* Mobile adjustments to retain open feel */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-content { padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
  .profile-img { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
}

/* Optional: slight parallax tilt on profile for interactivity */
.profile-img {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16,.73,.29,.99);
}
.profile-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-6deg);
}

/* === Indian Tricolor Theme Override === */
:root {
  --saffron: #ff9933;
  --india-green: #138808;
  --navy-blue: #0b3d91; /* Chakra-inspired deep blue */
  --flag-white: #ffffff;

  --primary-color: var(--navy-blue);
  --secondary-color: var(--india-green);
  --accent-color: var(--saffron);
  --text-color: #0f172a;
  --text-light: #566170;
  --bg-color: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f5f6f8;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --text-color: #e8edf3;
  --text-light: #a8b3c2;
  --bg-color: #0f172a;
  --bg-secondary: #182434;
  --card-bg: #162b40;
  --primary-color: #4f7fd8;
  --secondary-color: #2e8f42;
  --accent-color: #ffb366;
}

/* Gradient / accent updates */
.logo,
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -6px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.skill-progress {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color), var(--primary-color));
}

.scroll-progress {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.project-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.10), rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.18);
}
.project-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.25), rgba(19, 136, 8, 0.25));
}

.stat-number {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.education-timeline::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.contact-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color));
}

.tag {
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.15);
}
.tag:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: #fff;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

/* Profile image tricolor ring */
.profile-img {
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent-color), var(--flag-white) 25%, var(--secondary-color) 50%, var(--flag-white) 75%, var(--primary-color));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.35), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.5) inset;
}
.profile-img::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255,153,51,.35), transparent 70%);
}

/* Social links adopt theme */
.social-links a {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.25);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

/* Focus ring accessibility */
.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-links a:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,153,51,.45);
}

/* Dark mode fine-tuning for cards */
[data-theme="dark"] .project-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .education-content,
[data-theme="dark"] .stat-item,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-item {
  border-color: rgba(255,153,51,0.25);
}

/* Back-to-top theme */
.back-to-top {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color));
}

/* Optional subtle page background accent */
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(255,153,51,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 72%, rgba(19,136,8,0.10), transparent 65%),
    var(--bg-color);
}

/* Contact items - fix dark mode visibility */
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-item {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.25);
}

.contact-details h3 {
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-details p {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Ensure contact icons are always visible */
.contact-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--accent-color), var(--primary-color));
  color: #ffffff;
  /* ...existing code... */
}

/* Form labels and inputs dark mode fix */
.form-group label {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--text-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  /* ...existing code... */
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-group input,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group textarea {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--text-color);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.2);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-light);
  opacity: 0.6;
}