/* --- Global CSS Variables --- */
        :root {
            --primary-maroon: #800000;
            --accent-gold: #d4af37;
            --light-bg: #fdfcf9; /* A very subtle off-white for main background */
            --dark-text: #000000;
            --light-text: #666;
            --card-bg: #ffffff; /* Pure white for clean cards */
            --footer-dark: #3b506b; /* Original footer color */
            --header-height: 90px; /* Adjusted header height */

            /* Call for Papers Specific Colors - Adapted to Maroon/Gold theme */
            --cfp-bg-section: #FDFCF9; /* Using light-bg for seamless integration */
            --cfp-text-dark: var(--dark-text); /* Main text color */
            --cfp-text-medium: var(--light-text); /* Secondary text color */
            --cfp-card-background: var(--primary-maroon); /* Maroon for the person cards */
            --cfp-line-color: var(--accent-gold); /* Gold for the lines */
            --cfp-shadow-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Subtle shadow */
            --cfp-shadow-medium: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Deeper shadow */

            /* Important Dates Section Specific Colors - Adapted to existing palette */
            --important-dates-bg-dark: var(--primary-maroon); /* Dark background for events section */
            --important-dates-accent-light: var(--accent-gold); /* Gold for accents */
            --important-dates-date-bubble-bg: var(--card-bg); /* White for date bubble */
            --important-dates-date-text: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for date bubble */
            --important-dates-date-day-color: var(--primary-maroon); /* Maroon for day number */
            --important-dates-date-month-color: var(--light-text);
        }

        * {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }
      html {
	  
	        scroll-padding-top: 84px; 
            scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        }
		html, body {
       margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

        

        body {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            color: #000000;
      
            line-height: 1.7;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; /* Better font rendering */
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
            font-family: 'Lora', serif;
            margin-top: 0;
            margin-bottom: 0.5em;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }

        p {
            margin-bottom:0.5em;
        }

        /* --- Header --- */
                /* --- Header --- */
/* --- Header --- */
/* Top header with 3 image logos */
/* --- Fixed Header Wrapper --- */
    .header-wrapper {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
	  
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 999;
      background-color: white;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

  .topheader {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    position: relative;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
	height: 110px;
	margin-top:10px;
  }

  .topheader img {
    height: 100px;
  }

  .left-logo,
  .right-logo {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .left-logo {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .left-logo img {
    width: 350px;
    height: auto;
  }

.center-logo img {
    width: 350px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .center-logo {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .right-logo {
    text-align: right;
  }

  .navbar {
    background-color: #800000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
	
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 13px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover {
    color: #ffcc00;
  }

  .register-btn {
    background-color: yellow;
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: black;
    font-weight: bold;
    white-space: nowrap;
	margin-left:50px;
  }

  .register-btn:hover {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: white;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .hamburger div {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: white;
    margin: 4px 0;
  }

  .navbar-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Responsive Styles */

  @media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hamburger {
      display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      width: 100%;
      background-color: #800000;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
      display: flex;
    }

    .navbar {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .register-btn {
      align-self: flex-end;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .topheader {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .center-logo {
      position: static;
      transform: none;
      margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .topheader img {
      height: 60px;
      width: auto;
    }

    .left-logo img,
    .right-logo img,
    .center-logo img {
      width: 150px;
      height: auto;
    }
  }
/* ========================================================== */
/* --- Hero Section (Banner) & Carousel Styling --- */
/* ========================================================== */
.hero-section {
      position: relative;
      height: 100vh;
      overflow: hidden;
      color: white;
	  margin-top:1000px;
    }

    .slide {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100vw;
      height: 100vh;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    }

    .slide.active {
      opacity: 1;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .slide img {
      width: 100vw;
      height: 100vh;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.8);
    }

    .slide::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .overlay-year {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50px;
      right: 20px;
      background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      padding: 8px 15px;
      border-radius: 5px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: absolute;
      top:50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -40%);
      text-align: center;
      z-index: 3;
      padding: 0 150px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 5.5rem;
	  margin-top:9px;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      font-weight: 370;
      text-shadow: 4px 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: white;
      white-space: nowrap;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
	  font-family:Algerian;
    }

    .hero-content h2 {
      font-size: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
      font-weight: 300;
      text-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	  font-family:Algerian ;
    }

    .date {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: white;
      text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      margin-top: -15px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
	  font-family:Algerian ;
    }

    .controls {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      z-index: 4;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    .controls button {
      background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      border: none;
      color: white;
      padding: 10px;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }

    .controls button:hover {
      background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    }

    /* Medium screens */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4rem;
        white-space: normal;
      }

      .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
      }

      .date {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }
    }

    /* Small screens (phones) */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        white-space: normal;
      }

      .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }

      .date {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
      }
	  

      .controls button {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 8px;
      }
    }
	@media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width:1000px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem; /* Larger for medium screens */
		margin-top:130px;
    }
    .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem; /* Larger for medium screens */
    }
    .date {
        font-size: 1.8rem; /* Larger for medium screens */
        flex-direction: row; /* Maybe switch back to row for medium? */
    }
}

/* Large screens: Apply even larger font sizes for screens 769px and up */
@media (min-width: 769px)and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4rem;
		margin-top:700px;
    }
    .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .date {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        flex-direction: row; /* Default for large screens */
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        white-space: nowrap; /* Back to nowrap for large screens */
    }
    .controls button {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}
	
        /* --- Global CSS Variables (copied from your main code for consistency) --- */
        :root {
            --primary-maroon: #800000;    /* Dark Maroon */
            --accent-gold: #D4AF37;       /* Classic Gold */
            --light-bg: #fdfcf9;          /* A very subtle off-white for main background */
            --dark-text: #000000;         /* Pure Black for primary text */
            --light-text: #666666;        /* Medium Grey for secondary text/subtitles */
            --card-bg: #ffffff;          /* Pure white for clean cards */
            --card-shadow-base: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            --card-shadow-hover: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

            /* Optional subtle background gradient (if used on body) */
            --body-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfcf9 0%, #f7f3ed 100%); /* Adjusted for lighter theme */
        }

        /* Basic Resets (from your main code) */
        * {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        guest{
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            background: var(--light-bg); /* Use light-bg for simpler standalone view */
            color: var(--dark-text);
            line-height: 1.7;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            padding: 30px 30px; /* Padding for standalone view */
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            min-height: 10vh;
            min-width:1200px; /* This ensures enough space for centering the overall section */
        }

        /* --- General Section Styling (from your main code, for the H2 and intro text) --- */
        /* Note: This is applied to the H2 and intro-text within .chief-guest-section */
        .chief-guest-section .section-title { /* New class for the main H2 */
            font-family: 'Lora', serif;
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 25px; /* Space below the main title */
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            display: inline-block; /* Allows underline to fit content */
        }

        .chief-guest-section .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            bottom: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 120px;
            height: 6px;
            background-color: var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .chief-guest-section .intro-text {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 0 auto 60px auto; /* Centered, more space below */
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            max-width: 900px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-weight: 300;
        }
/* --- Chief Guest Section Specific Styling (Revised) --- */
.chief-guest-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    
    /* Remove or increase max-width to allow the section to grow */
    /* max-width: 1100px; */ 
    
    /* If you want it to always fill the screen width: */
    width: 100%; 

    margin: 50px auto; 
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

        .chief-guest-section:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px); /* Lift on hover */
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); /* Deeper shadow on hover */
        }

        .chief-guest-profile-content { /* New wrapper for the profile details */
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center; /* Centers items horizontally within this flex container */
        }

        .chief-guest-img {
            max-width: 100%; /* Ensure image is responsive and doesn't overflow its container */
            height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
            width: 500px; /* Will scale down due to max-width */
            height: 300px; /* Will scale down due to max-width */
            object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the entire image is visible within its bounds */
            border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Thicker gold border */
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for image */
            margin-bottom: 25px; /* Space below image */
			
			
        }
		 .honour-guest-img {
            max-width: 100%; /* Ensure image is responsive and doesn't overflow its container */
            height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
            width:300px; /* Will scale down due to max-width */
            height: 300px; /* Will scale down due to max-width */
            object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the entire image is visible within its bounds */
            border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Thicker gold border */
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for image */
            margin-bottom: 25px; /* Space below image */
			
			
        }
		

        .chief-guest-name {
            font-family: 'Lora', serif;
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .chief-guest-designation {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--light-text);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-weight: 500;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .chief-guest-designation::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            bottom: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .chief-guest-bio {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .chief-guest-btn {
            background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
            border-color: var(--primary-maroon);
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .chief-guest-btn:hover {
            background-color: #6a0000;
            border-color: #6a0000;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }

        /* --- Responsive Design --- */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .chief-guest-section {
                padding: 60px 20px;
                max-width: 500%; /* Adjust for smaller screens too if needed */
            }
            .chief-guest-section .section-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
            .chief-guest-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1.15rem;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
            .chief-guest-img {
                width: 180px;
                height: 180px;
                border-width: 6px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .chief-guest-name {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
            .chief-guest-designation {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
            }
            .chief-guest-bio {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .chief-guest-section {
                padding: 40px 15px;
                max-width: 900px; /* Adjust for smaller screens */
            }
            .chief-guest-section .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .chief-guest-section .section-title::after {
                width: 100px;
                height: 4px;
            }
            .chief-guest-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            .chief-guest-img {
                width: 160px;
                height: 160px;
                border-width: 5px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .chief-guest-name {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            .chief-guest-designation {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .chief-guest-designation::after {
                width: 60px;
                height: 3px;
            }
            .chief-guest-bio {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .chief-guest-section {
                padding: 30px 30px;
                max-width: 800%; /* Adjust for smallest screens */
            }
            .chief-guest-section .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            .chief-guest-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .chief-guest-img {
                width: 80px;
                height: 120px;
                border-width: 4px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            .chief-guest-name {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .chief-guest-designation {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            .chief-guest-bio {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            .chief-guest-btn {
                padding: 10px 20px;
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        }

	
/* Container for the "About the insititute" section */
/* Container for the "About the Institute" section */
.about-insititute-section {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 1200px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--cfp-shadow-medium);
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: justify;
    margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
    scroll-margin-top: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: auto;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0!important;; /* Reduced bottom gap */
}

/* Main heading */
.about-insititute-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 3em;
    color: #8B0000;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-insititute-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #DAA520;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Stack image and text vertically */
.about-content-columns {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.insititute-image {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px;
}

.insititute-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.insititute-details {
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #000000;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.insititute-details p {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important; /* Ensure no extra space */
}

/* --- About Department Section --- */
.about-dept-section {
    padding-top: 0px; /* Adjusted gap between sections */
    margin-top: 0 !important;;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0px;
    height:460px;
    text-align: justify;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.about-dept-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    color: #8B0000;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top:0 !important; /* Tight margin */
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

.about-dept-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #DAA520;
    border-radius: 2px;
	margin-bottom:0.1px;
}

.dept-details {
    flex: 1.1; /* Slightly reduced */
    min-width: 300px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 !important;
}


.dept-details p {
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
	margin-top:5px;
}

.dept-image {
    flex: 1;
    width:100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    margin-right: 0px; /* Reduced space */
    margin-top: 5px;
	
}


.dept-image img {
    width:100%;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
	margin-top:0.5px;
	margin-bottom:50px;
	margin-right:20px;
	
}

/* --- Original .about-conference-section (kept for completeness) --- */
/* Container for the "About the Conference" section */
.about-conference-section {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 1200px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--cfp-shadow-medium);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px auto; /* This controls space above/below this box */
    max-width: 4000px; /* Consider reducing this max-width for a more constrained layout */
    display: block;
    height: auto;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
	text-align: justify; 
}

.about-conference-section-dept {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px var(--cfp-shadow-medium);
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1em;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-conference-section-dept h5 {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    Color: #800000;
}

.about-conference-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 3em;
    color: #8B0000;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-conference-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #DAA520;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.conference-details {
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #000000;
}

.conference-details p {
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.conference-image {
    display: none;
}

/* --- Responsive adjustments for ALL sections --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-insititute-section,
    .about-dept-section,
    .about-conference-section { /* Apply common responsive adjustments */
        padding: 15px;
        margin: 10px auto; /* Reduced margin for all sections on mobile */
        width: 95%; /* Make them almost full width */
        max-width: 95%; /* Ensure max-width is also responsive */
        height: auto; /* Ensure height is auto on mobile */
    }

    .about-insititute-section h2,
    .about-dept-section h2,
    .about-conference-section h2 {
        font-size: 2em;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .about-content-columns {
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .insititute-image,
    .dept-image {
        padding: 5px;
        height: auto; /* Ensure image container height is auto */
    }

    .insititute-details,
    .dept-details,
    .conference-details {
        font-size: 0.9em;
        padding: 5px;
    }

    .about-dept-section {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack columns vertically on smaller screens */
    }
    .dept-details, .dept-image {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .about-dept-section-dept {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}   
	
 /* --- General Section Styling --- */
        .section {
            padding: 40px 20px;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: auto;
            color:#000000;

        }

        .section h2 {
            font-family: Algerian;
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            font-size: 4rem;
            font-weight: 550;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
			 margin-top: 45px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .section h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            bottom: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 120px;
            height: 6px;
            background-color: var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .section .intro-text {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color:#000000;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-weight: 300;
        }
	

/* --- Speakers Section --- */
#speakers {
    background-color: var(--light-bg); /* Ensuring consistency */
    /* Add padding if you want space around the speakers container */
    padding: 50px 0; /* Example padding for the section */
}

.speakers-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Keep wrap in case screen size is too small */
    justify-content: center; /* Centers the row of cards */
    gap: 20px; /* Adjusted space between cards, smaller to fit 4 */
    margin-top: 50px;
    max-width: 1200px; /* Example: Give it enough max-width */
    margin-left: auto; /* Center the container itself */
    margin-right: auto; /* Center the container itself */
}

.club-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 280px; /* Fixed width for cards - keep this as it is */
    height: 400px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Centers children horizontally */
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* border-top removed as per previous step, if it's meant under image */
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents cards from shrinking when space is tight */
}

/* ... rest of your CSS for .club-card:hover, .card-img-top, .card-body, etc. remains the same ... */

.club-card .card-img-top {
    width: 190px;
    height: 270px; /* Fixed height for consistent image size */
    border-radius: 50% / 50%; /* This will create a vertical oval */
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Gold line below the oval image */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Centers horizontally within the oval */
    align-items: center;    /* Centers vertically within the oval */
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the oval area without distortion */
    overflow: hidden; /* Hides any parts of the image that extend beyond the oval border-radius */
    margin-top: 20px; /* Adjust as needed for spacing from the top of the card */
    margin-bottom: 10px; /* Adjust as needed for spacing from the card-body */
}

.club-card .card-title a {
    color: var(--primary-maroon); /* Apply maroon color */
    text-decoration: none; /* Remove underline */
    transition: color 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for hover effect */
}

.club-card .card-title a:hover {
    color: #6a0000; /* Slightly darker maroon on hover for visual feedback */
    text-decoration: underline; /* Add underline on hover if desired */
}


.speaker-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  
}


.speaker-card {
  background-color: #800000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  width: 280px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the card itself */
  height:450px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  height:380px;
}

.speaker-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.speaker-img {
  height: 270px;
  width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto; /* ✅ Center the div horizontally */
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 90% / 90%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.speaker-info {
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.speaker-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 6px 0;
  color: white;
}

.speaker-desc {
  color: #d0d0d0;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
    
		/* --- Important Dates Section --- */
        /* Variables for easy color adjustments if needed */
        :root {
            --primary-red: #8B0000; /* Darker red from the image */
            --light-bg: #FCFCFC; /* Very light background */
            --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
            --text-dark: #333333;
            --text-medium: #666666;
            --shadow-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            --shadow-hover-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        /* General Body/Section Styling */
        date-section {
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: flex-start;
            min-height: 100vh;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            overflow-x: auto; /* Allows horizontal scrolling if cards overflow */
        }

        .important-dates-section {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        /* Section Header */
        .section-header {
            /* INCREASED GAP HERE */
            margin-bottom: 80px; /* Increased space below the header */
        }

        .section-header h1 {
            color: var(--primary-red);
            font-size: 2.8em;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-header h1::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 70%;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--primary-red);
            margin: 8px auto 0;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .section-header p {
            color: var(--text-medium);
            font-size: 1.15em;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        /* Cards Container */
        .cards-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
			text-align:center;
			align-items:center;
            gap: 35px; /* Space between cards */
            padding: 20px; /* Space for scrollbar if needed */
        }

        /* Individual Card Styling */
        .date-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow-color);
    width: 280px; /* Fixed width */
    height: 250px; /* Fixed height */
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding: 65px 20px 25px 20px; /* Top padding for icon space */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Pushes underline to bottom */
}

        .date-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow-hover-color);
        }

        /* Icon Styling (The small maroon box) */
        .date-card .icon {
            width: 60px; /* Larger icon area */
            height: 60px;
            background-color: var(--primary-red);
            border-radius: 15px; /* Slightly rounded corners for the "box" shape */
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for icon */
            /* Positioning the icon outside the card */
            position: absolute;
            top: -30px; /* Half of its height above the top edge of the card */
            left: 50%; /* Center horizontally */
            transform: translateX(-50%); /* Adjust to truly center */
            z-index: 10; /* Ensure it stays above other content */
        }

        .date-card .icon i {
            color: white;
            font-size: 2.2em; /* Ensure icon is a good size within its box */
        }

        .date-card h3 {
            color: var(--primary-red);
            font-size: 1.55em;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-top: 0; /* Reset margin */
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .date-card p {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-height: 3.5em; /* Roughly two lines */
}

        /* Underline at the bottom of the card */
        .date-card .underline {
            width: 70px;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--primary-red);
            border-radius: 2px;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        /* Media Queries (only for font sizing/padding, NOT for layout wrapping) */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .cards-container {
                gap: 25px;
            }
            .date-card {
                min-width: 240px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .section-header h1 {
                font-size: 2.4em;
            }
            .section-header p {
                font-size: 1.05em;
            }
            /* Adjust overall padding if needed */
            .important-dates-section {
                padding-top: 50px;
                padding-bottom: 50px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-header h1 {
                font-size: 2em;
            }
            .section-header p {
                font-size: 1em;
            }
            .important-dates-section {
                padding: 40px 10px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .section-header h1 {
                font-size: 1.8em;
            }
            .section-header p {
                font-size: 0.9em;
            }
            .date-card {
                min-width: 220px;
                padding: 25px 15px;
                padding-top: 65px; /* Maintain padding for icon */
            }
            .date-card .icon {
                width: 50px;
                height: 50px;
                top: -25px; /* Adjust top for smaller icon */
            }
            .date-card .icon i {
                font-size: 2em;
            }
            .date-card h3 {
                font-size: 1.3em;
            }
            .date-card p {
                font-size: 1.1em;
            }
        }
        /* --- Call for Papers Section --- */
        .theme {
        background-color: #f7f7f7;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
        min-height: 100vh;
        margin: 0;
        padding-top: 50px;
    }

    .theme-container {
        width: 90%;
        max-width: 800px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

   

    .accordion-item {
        background-color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #7c1a1f;
        border-radius: 5px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .accordion-item:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .accordion-header-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 15px 25px;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .accordion-header {
        color: #7c1a1f;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .accordion-arrow {
        color: #7c1a1f;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        line-height: 1;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .accordion-content {
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out, padding 0.4s ease-in-out;
        background-color: #fcfcfc;
        padding: 0 25px;
    }

    .accordion-content ul {
        list-style-type: disc;
        padding-left: 20px;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .accordion-content li {
        color: #4a4a4a;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Show on hover */
    .accordion-item:hover .accordion-content {
        max-height: 500px;
        padding-top: 15px;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .accordion-item:hover .accordion-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
	
        /* --- Contact Section --- */
        .incharge-section {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 50px;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .incharge-card {
            background-color: var(--card-bg);
            border-radius: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 350px; /* Wider card for contact info */
            text-align: center;
            padding: 30px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .incharge-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .incharge-card img {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            border: 5px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Gold border for profile pic */
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .incharge-card h3 {
            font-family: 'Lora', serif;
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            font-size: 2rem; /* Larger for names */
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .incharge-card p {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--light-text);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .incharge-card .contact-info p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .incharge-card .contact-info p a {
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .incharge-card .contact-info p a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        .incharge-card .contact-info i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .contact-address {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--light-text);
            margin-top: 60px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .contact-address i {
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            margin-right: 10px;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
        }

        /* --- Footer --- */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--footer-dark);
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-top: 80px; /* Space above footer */
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        footer p {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        /* --- Lightbox for Image Preview (Optional) --- */
        #lightbox-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
            display: none; /* Hidden by default */
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 2000;
            cursor: zoom-out;
        }

        #lightbox-content {
            max-width: 90%;
            max-height: 90%;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        }

        /* --- Responsive Design --- */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .split-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                height: auto; /* Allow height to adjust */
                padding-bottom: 10px; /* Padding below nav on smaller screens */
            }

            .split-header .left,
            .split-header .right {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
                padding: 10px 20px;
            }

            .split-header .left {
                padding-bottom: 0;
            }

            .split-header .right {
                padding-top: 0;
            }

            body {
                padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 60px); /* Adjust for stacked header */
            }

            .club-banner h1 {
                font-size: 4rem;
            }

            .club-banner p {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .section h2 {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
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            .section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .about-flex {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .about-image {
                flex: 0 0 auto; /* Allow image to shrink/grow */
                max-width: 600px; /* Constrain max width on medium screens */
                width: 150%;
                hieght:80%;
            }

            .club-card {
                width: 280px; /* Smaller cards on medium screens */
            }

            .events-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .events-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .event-item {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                padding: 20px;
            }

            .event-date {
                margin-right: 0;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
                width: 80px;
                height: 80px;
            }

            .event-date .day {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .event-details .event-heading {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .event-details .event-description {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .cfp-header-top {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .cfp-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .cfp-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .person-card {
                width: calc(50% - 20px); /* Two cards per row */
            }

            .incharge-card {
                width: calc(50% - 25px); /* Two cards per row */
                padding: 25px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .navbar-brand img {
                height: 60px;
            }

            .split-header .nav-link {
                padding: 10px 0;
                margin: 0;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .club-banner {
                padding: 100px 15px;
            }

            .club-banner h1 {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .club-banner p {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .section {
                padding: 70px 15px;
            }

            .section h2 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }

            .section h2::after {
                width: 100px;
                height: 5px;
            }

            .section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .about-text {
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .about-text p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .cta-buttons .learn {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 300px;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .speakers-container {
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .club-card {
                width: 90%; /* Almost full width on smaller phones */
                max-width: 320px; /* Maintain max-width */
            }

            .events-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .events-subtitle {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .event-item {
                padding: 15px;
            }

            .event-date {
                width: 70px;
                height: 70px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }

            .event-date .day {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .event-details .event-heading {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
            }

            .cfp-header-top {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .cfp-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .cfp-subtitle {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .person-card {
                width: 90%; /* Single column for CFP cards */
                max-width: 350px;
            }

            .incharge-card {
                width: 90%; /* Single column for contact cards */
                max-width: 350px;
            }

            .contact-address {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-top: 40px;
            }

            footer {
                padding: 30px 15px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .club-banner h1 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .club-banner p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .section h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

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

            .event-details .event-heading {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
        }
            /* Conference Specific Colors */
        /* --- Section Container for Topics --- */
       
        .topics-sectionbody {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            background: var(--body-gradient); /* Apply gradient background */
            color: var(--dark-text); /* Fallback text color */
            line-height: 1.6;
            min-height: 110vh; /* Ensure it takes full viewport height(for navigation) */
            overflow-x: hidden; /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
            display: flex; /* For centering the section on the page */
            justify-content: center; /* Center horizontally */
            align-items: center; /* Center vertically */
            padding: 35px 15px; /* Overall padding for the body */
            border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Gold line below image */

        }

        .topics-section {
            width: 500%;
            max-width: 1400px; /* Max width for the entire section */
            padding: 40px 20px; /* Padding inside the section */
            background-color: var(--card-container-bg); /* White background for the section itself */
            border-radius: 25px; /* More rounded section */
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18); /* Deeper shadow for the whole section */
            text-align: center;
            border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold); /* Gold line below image */


           
        }
.topics-section-column {
            width: 100%;
            max-width:420px; /* Max width for the entire section */
            padding: 40px 20px; /* Padding inside the section */
            background-color: var(--card-container-bg); /* White background for the section itself */
            border-radius: 25px; /* More rounded section */
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18); /* Deeper shadow for the whole section */
            text-align: center;
            display: flex; /* For centering the section on the page */
            justify-content: center; /* Center horizontally */
            align-items: center; /* Center vertically */
            height:500px;


           
        }



        .topics-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Lora', serif;
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            font-size: 3.8rem; /* Large section title */
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            display: inline-block; /* Allows underline to fit content */
        }

        .topics-section h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            bottom: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 120px; /* Underline width */
            height: 6px;
            background-color: var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .topics-section .intro-text {
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin: 0 auto 60px auto; /* Centered, more space below */
            max-width: 750px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* --- Main Topics Grid Container --- */
        .topics-grid { /* Renamed from .topics-container to avoid confusion with overall section container */
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 35px; /* Increased space between columns */
            justify-content: center;
            width: 100%; /* Take full width of parent section */
            padding: 0; /* No internal padding here, handled by column padding */
        }

        /* --- Individual Column Styling (Uniform Size) --- */
        .topics-column {
            /* flex-basis for uniform width, accounting for gap and total max-width */
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 35px)) / 3); /* For 3 columns with 35px gap between them */
            min-width: 390px; /* Minimum width before wrapping to ensure content fits */
            
            background-color: var(--card-container-bg);
            border-radius: 18px; /* More rounded corners */
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--card-shadow-base); /* Deeper shadow */
            padding: 30px; /* More padding */
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px; /* Increased space between topic items within a column */
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; /* Smooth hover effect for columns */
        }

        .topics-column:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px); /* Subtle lift */
            box-shadow: 0 18px 45px var(--card-shadow-hover); /* Deeper shadow on hover */
        }

        /* --- Topic Item Card Styling --- */
        .topic-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            border-radius: 12px; /* Slightly more rounded */
            padding: 20px 25px; /* More padding */
            min-height: 80px; /* ENSURES ALL TOPIC ITEMS ARE THE SAME HEIGHT */
            font-size: 1.1rem; /* Slightly larger font */
            font-weight: 600; /* Bolder text */
            transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth hover effects for all properties */
            cursor: pointer; /* Indicate interactivity */
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden; /* For gradient overlay */
        }

        .topic-item::before { /* Subtle overlay on hover */
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .topic-item:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .topic-item i {
            margin-right: 18px; /* More space between icon and text */
            font-size: 1.6rem; /* Larger icon size */
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative; /* For z-index over overlay */
            z-index: 2;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease; /* Icon animation on hover */
        }

        .topic-item:hover i {
            transform: scale(1.1); /* Pop effect for icon */
        }

        .topic-item span {
            position: relative; /* For z-index over overlay */
            z-index: 2;
            color: inherit; /* Ensure text color is inherited from theme */
        }

        /* --- Alternating Themes --- */
        /* Maroon Theme: Maroon background, White text */
        .topic-item.maroon-theme {
            background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: none; /* No extra shadow on maroon to distinguish */
        }
        .topic-item.maroon-theme i {
            color: var(--accent-gold); /* Icons in gold for contrast on maroon */
        }
        .topic-item.maroon-theme:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); /* Subtle shadow on hover */
        }

        /* White Theme: White background, Maroon text with enhanced shadow */
        .topic-item.white-theme {
            background-color: var(--card-container-bg);
            color: var(--primary-maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Default shadow for white box */
        }
        .topic-item.white-theme i {
            color: var(--primary-maroon); /* Icons in maroon on white */
        }
        .topic-item.white-theme:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Enhanced shadow on hover for white box */
        }


        /* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .topics-section {
                padding: 50px 25px;
            }
            .topics-grid {
                gap: 25px;
            }
            .topics-column {
                flex-basis: calc((100% - (2 * 25px)) / 3); /* Adjust flex-basis for new gap */
                min-width: 300px;
                padding: 30px;
            }
            .topics-section h2 {
                font-size: 3.2rem;
            }
            .topics-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .topics-section {
                padding: 40px 20px;
            }
            .topics-grid {
                gap: 20px;
            }
            .topics-column {
                /* On tablets, let them be two columns */
                flex-basis: calc((100% - 20px) / 2); /* Two columns with 20px gap */
                min-width: 300px; /* Ensure they don't get too small before stacking */
                padding: 25px;
            }
            .topic-item {
                font-size: 1.05rem;
                padding: 16px 20px;
            }
            .topic-item i {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                margin-right: 15px;
            }
            .topics-section h2 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .topics-section h2::after {
                width: 100px;
                height: 5px;
            }
            .topics-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1.15rem;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            body {
                padding: 30px 15px;
            }
            .topics-section {
                padding: 30px 15px;
                box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Slightly reduced shadow for mobile */
            }
            .topics-grid {
                flex-direction: column; /* Stack columns vertically */
                gap: 20px; /* Space between stacked columns */
            }
            .topics-column {
                width: 100%; /* Full width for stacked columns */
                flex-basis: auto; /* Revert flex-basis to auto for full width */
                min-width: unset; /* Remove min-width restriction */
                padding: 20px;
            }
            .topics-section h2 {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
            .topics-section h2::after {
                width: 80px;
                height: 4px;
            }
            .topics-section .intro-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
             /* Adjust shadows for mobile, make them slightly less pronounced */
            .topic-item.white-theme {
                box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            }
            .topic-item.white-theme:hover {
                box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            }
            .topic-item.maroon-theme:hover {
                box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            body {
                padding: 20px 10px;
            }
            .topics-section {
                padding: 20px 10px;
            }
            .topics-column {
                padding: 15px;
            }
            .topic-item {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                padding: 12px 15px;
            }
            .topic-item i {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
                margin-right: 10px;
            }
        }



/* Styling for the main heading of the Organizing Committee section */
#committee-section h2 { /* Or use .committee-heading if you added the class to HTML */
    font-family:Algerian; /* Or a similar elegant font */
    font-size: 4em; /* Large font size */
	font-weight:300;
    color: #8B0000; /* Dark red/maroon color */
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%; /* Make heading take full width */
    margin-bottom: 30px; /* Space below heading for the underline */
    padding-bottom: 30px; /* Space for the underline */
    position: relative; /* For the underline effect */
}

/* Underline effect for the Organizing Committee heading */
#committee-section h2::after { /* Or use .committee-heading::after */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 130px; /* Length of the underline */
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #DAA520; /* Golden/yellow color for the underline */
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Make sure to adjust the margin-bottom of the parent div if needed */
/* The .mb-5 class on the parent div might add extra space. */
/* If you find double spacing, you might remove .mb-5 from the HTML or reduce its value. */
.text-center.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 30px; /* Adjust if needed to prevent double spacing with h2's margin-bottom */
}

/* Keep your existing CSS for other parts of the committee section */
/* ... (your .container, .text-center, .vertical-stack, etc. rules) ... */
    .mb-4 {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

   
    #committee-section {
  scroll-margin-top: 80px; /* Adjust this value based on your fixed header's height */
}
    /* Styles for strictly vertical stacking of Chief Patron, Conference Chair, and Dr. Mahendran */
    .vertical-stack {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column; /* This forces vertical stacking */
      align-items: center; /* Centers items horizontally within the column */
      gap: 40px; /* Space between the main vertical items */
      margin-bottom: 40px; /* Space before the next section */
    }

    .vertical-member {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px; /* Added space between individual vertical members */
    }

    .volunteer-image {
      width: 190px;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: block;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .custom-block-body {
      margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .section-padding {
      padding: 40px 0;
    }

    /* Styles for secretaries and coordinators - displayed in rows */
    .role-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows wrapping on smaller screens */
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 40px; /* Space between members in the row */
      margin-bottom: 40px; /* Space before the next section */
      text-align: center; /* Center the entire row of members */
    }

    .role-member {
      text-align: center;
      flex: 0 0 auto; /* Prevent stretching */
    }

    /* General styles for the item columns, now that they are more broadly used */
    .item-columns {
      text-align: center;
      width: 200px; /* Maintain consistent width for these blocks */
    }

    .item-columns img {
      width: 190px;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .item-columns strong {
      font-size: 16px;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .item-columns div {
      font-size: 14px;
    }

/* Basic Reset & Body Styles (Adjust as needed for your site) */
        footerbody {
            margin: 0;
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif; /* Or your preferred font-family */
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #333;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        /* Example main content to push footer down */
        .main-content {
            flex-grow: 1;
            padding: 20px;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.2em;
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* --- Footer Styles --- */
        footer {
            background-color:#3970B8; /* Your chosen footer background color */
            color: #ffffff; /* Set a default white color for all text in the footer */
            padding: 25px 2px; /* Decreased horizontal padding */
            font-size: 0.95em;
            box-shadow: 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .footer-container {
            max-width: 1420px; /* Increased max-width */
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .footer-section {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 250px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* Headings within footer sections */
        .footer-section h3 {
            color: #ffffff; /* Ensure headings are white */
            font-size: 1.8em;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            padding-bottom: 8px;
        }

        /* Paragraphs within footer sections (inherited from footer or explicitly set) */
        .footer-section p {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #ffffff; /* Explicitly set paragraph text to white */
        }

        /* Links within footer */
        .footer-section a {
            color: #ffffff; /* Set default link color to white */
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .footer-section a:hover {
            color: #f0f0f0; /* Slightly off-white on hover for links */
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        /* List styles (for quick links) */
        .footer-section ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .footer-section ul li {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        /* --- Logo Styling --- */
        .footer-branding {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .footer-branding .conference-logo,
        .footer-branding .college-logo {
            max-width: 300px;
            height: auto;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            border-radius: 10px; /* Added for curved edges */
        }

        .footer-branding .college-logo {
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* --- Social Media Icons (SVG Specific Styling) --- */
        .social-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 15px;
            color: #ffffff; /* Ensures any direct text inside is white, though not typically used for icons */
            width: 300px; /* Increased width */
			align-items: flex-start;
			justify-content:2px;
        }

        .social-icons a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 50px;
            height: 35px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-icons a:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .social-icons svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            fill: #ffffff; /* Set default color of the SVG icons to white */
            transition: fill 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Hover effect for SVG fill color (subtle change on hover) */
        .social-icons a:hover svg {
            fill: #f0f0f0; /* Slightly off-white on hover for icons */
        }

        /* --- Responsive Design (Media Queries) --- */

        /* For Tablets and smaller desktops (e.g., 992px) */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .footer-section {
                min-width: 200px;
                flex-basis: calc(50% - 15px);
            }

            .footer-container {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* For Mobile Devices (e.g., 768px and below) */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            footer {
                padding: 30px 15px;
            }

            .footer-section {
                flex-basis: 100%;
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
            }

            .footer-section:last-child {
                margin-bottom: 0;
            }

            .footer-section h3 {
                text-align: center;
            }

            .footer-branding {
                align-items: center;
            }

            .social-icons {
                justify-content: center;
                width: auto; /* Reset width for smaller screens to allow natural flow */
            }
        }

        /* Even smaller mobiles (e.g., 480px) if needed for fine-tuning */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .footer-section h3 {
                font-size: 1.1em;
            }

            .footer-branding .conference-logo,
            .footer-branding .college-logo {
                max-width: 120px;
            }
        }
		
		
		/*commitee*/
		:root {
    --maroon: #800000;
    --white: #ffffff;
  }

  body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin: 0;
   padding: 0;
  }

  .a-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .a-committee {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    background-color: rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .a-committee h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--maroon);
  }

  table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
  }

  th, td {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.3);
    vertical-align: top;
	font-weight:600;
  }

  th {
    background-color: rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.15);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  td:first-child {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

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

    .a-committee {
      flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
  }
  /* guidelines*/


guide{
Display:flex;
      text-align: center;
	  
	  align-items:center;
}


    guide h1 {
	Display:flex;
      text-align: center;
	  
	  align-items:center;
      font-size: 50px;
	  font-weight:500;
      color: #800000;
      text-shadow: 2px 2px #fff;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-top: 40px;
      position: relative;
    }

    guide h1::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 80px;
      height: 5px;
      background-color: #d4af37;
      margin: 15px auto 30px auto;
      border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .g-container {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto 80px;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .section-box {
      background-color: #fff;
      border: 2px solid #800000;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 25px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .section-box h2 {
      color: #800000;
      font-size: 24px;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    ul.guidelines {
      list-style-type: none;
      padding: 0;
    }

    ul.guidelines li {
      background-color: #f4eeef;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      box-shadow: inset 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
	  font-weight:500;
    }

    ul.guidelines li:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      background-color:  #f9f9f9;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    a {
      color: #b30000;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
    }
	
	
	/* fees */
	
    .registration-wrapper {
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: auto;
      background: white;
      padding: 1.3rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      overflow-x: auto;
    }

    .registration-title {
      text-align: center;
      color: maroon;
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .registration-title::after {
      content: "";
      width: 70px;
      height: 4px;
      background:#d4af37;;
      display: block;
      margin: 0.4rem auto 0;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .registration-table {
      width: 100%;
      table-layout: auto;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      margin-top: 0.4rem;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .registration-table thead th {
      background-color: maroon;
      color: white;
      padding: 0.2rem;
      border: 1px solid #fff;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .registration-table tbody td {
      padding: 0.6rem;
      border: 1px solid #eee;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .registration-table tbody tr:hover {
      background-color: maroon;
      color: white;
    }

    .registration-note {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      color: maroon;
    }
 
	.dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  background-color: white;
  min-width: 230px;
  box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  color: black;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}#advisory-committee {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* Adjust to height of navbar */
}
#organizing-committee {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* Adjust to height of navbar */
}


.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background-color: #f1f1f1;
}

.dropdown.show .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* ===== ✅ RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR LAPTOP & MOBILE ===== */

/* Common Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .container, .section, .about-insititute-section, .about-dept-section, .about-conference-section {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: auto;
  }

  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 4rem; }
  .hero-content h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .topheader {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
  }

  .topheader img {
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .left-logo img, .center-logo img, .right-logo img {
    width: 150px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .hero-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

  .club-card, .speaker-card, .incharge-card, .person-card {
    width: 90%;
    margin: auto;
  }

  .topics-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .topics-column {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar, .navbar-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .register-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 10px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .date { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-direction: column; }

  .about-insititute-section, .about-dept-section, .about-conference-section {
    padding: 15px;
    width: 95%;
  }

  .chief-guest-img, .honour-guest-img {
    width: 90%;
    height: auto;
  }

  .topics-column, .club-card, .speaker-card, .incharge-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: auto;
  }

  .section h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .section .intro-text { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 10px; }

  .date-card {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 10px auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-content h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .date { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .chief-guest-name { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .chief-guest-bio { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-section {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ===== ✅ FIX FOR TOPHEADER LOGOS & NAVBAR HEIGHT ===== */

/* --- Updated topheader for 3 logos in a straight line --- */
.topheader {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  background-color: white;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  height: 100px;
}

.left-logo, .center-logo, .right-logo {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.left-logo img{
	 max-width: 80%;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.center-logo img{
	height: 150px;
}
.right-logo img {
  max-width: 80%;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Remove absolute position and center logo naturally */
.center-logo {
  position: relative;
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Reduce maroon navbar height and padding --- */
.navbar {
  padding: 5px 15px;
  min-height: 50px;
}

/* --- Reduce Register button padding --- */
.register-btn {
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* --- Reduce space above hero section --- */
.hero-section {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* --- Mobile View Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topheader {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .topheader img {
    height: 60px;
  }

  .navbar {
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .register-btn {
    width: auto;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}