/* --- CORE VARIABLES --- */
        :root {
            --primary: #0f172a; /* Slate 900 */
            --secondary: #1e293b; /* Slate 800 */
            --accent: #d97706; /* Amber 600 */
            --accent-hover: #b45309; /* Amber 700 */
            --text-main: #334155; /* Slate 700 */
            --text-light: #64748b; /* Slate 500 */
            --bg-light: #f8fafc; /* Slate 50 */
            --white: #ffffff;
            --border: #e2e8f0;
        }

        /* --- RESET & BASE STYLES --- */
        * { box-sizing: border-box; }
        body { 
            font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; 
            color: var(--text-main); 
            margin: 0; 
            line-height: 1.6;
            background-color: var(--white);
        }
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { 
            font-family: Georgia, serif; 
            color: var(--primary); 
            margin-top: 0; 
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
        ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
        img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
        input, textarea, button { font-family: inherit; }

        /* --- UTILITIES --- */
        .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
        .text-center { text-align: center; }
        .text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
        .text-white { color: var(--white); }
        .font-bold { font-weight: 700; }
        .uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }
        .flex { display: flex; }
        .items-center { align-items: center; }
        .justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
        .justify-center { justify-content: center; }
        .gap-2 { gap: 0.5rem; }
        .gap-4 { gap: 1rem; }
        .gap-8 { gap: 2rem; }
        .hidden { display: none; }
        .md-block { display: none; } /* Mobile first logic handled in media queries */
        
        /* Grid System */
        .grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
        .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .md-block { display: block; }
            .md-hidden { display: none; }
            .md-flex { display: flex; }
            .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
            .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .hero-title { font-size: 3.5rem !important; }
                        .hero-title1 {
                            font-size: 3.2rem !important;
                        }
        }

        /* --- BUTTONS --- */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
        }
        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-hover);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .btn-secondary {
            background-color: var(--white);
            color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: #f1f1f1;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* --- COMPONENTS --- */
        
        /* Top Bar */
        .top-bar {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #cbd5e1;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            padding: 0.75rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--secondary);
        }
        .top-bar-content { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
        .top-bar a:hover, .top-bar span:hover { color: var(--accent); }

        /* Navbar */
        .navbar {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 100;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding: 0;
            height: 90px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
        .logo-icon {
            width: 48px; height: 48px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 2px;
            color: white;
            transition: background 0.3s;
        }
        .logo-text h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
        .logo-text p { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase; }
        
        .nav-links { display: none; gap: 2.5rem; }
        @media(min-width: 768px) { .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; } }
        .nav-item {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--primary);
            position: relative;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .nav-item:hover { color: var(--accent); }
        .nav-item::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -5px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 2px;
            background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.3s;
        }
        .nav-item:hover::after { width: 100%; }

        /* Submenu / Dropdown Styles */
        .nav-dropdown { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; }
        .dropdown-menu {
            display: none;
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            background-color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            min-width: 220px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
            flex-direction: column;
            z-index: 1000;
            animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-out;
        }
        .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
        .dropdown-item {
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: 0.2s;
            display: block;
            text-transform: none;
            letter-spacing: 0;
        }
        .dropdown-item:hover {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--accent);
            padding-left: 1.75rem;
        }
        
        /* Mobile Menu */
        .mobile-menu-btn { background-color: #020617; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--primary); }
        #mobile-menu {
            display: none;
            position: absolute; top: 90px; left: 0; right: 0;
             border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            background-color: #020617;
        }
        #mobile-menu.active { display: block; }
        .mobile-link { display: block; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px; }
        .mobile-link:hover { background-color: var(--bg-light); color: var(--accent); }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 650px;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
        }
        .slide {
            position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center;
            opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
        }
        .slide.active { opacity: 1; }
        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7));
        }
        .hero-content { 
            position: relative; z-index: 10; max-width: 850px; padding: 0 1rem; 
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out;
        }
        .badge {
            display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .hero-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            color: white;
        }
                .hero-title1 {
                    font-size: 2.2rem;
                    font-weight: 700;
                    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
                    text-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
                    color: white;
                }
        .hero-desc {
            font-size: 1.1rem; color: #e2e8f0; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-weight: 300;
        }
        .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

        /* Sections General */
        section { padding: 5rem 0; }
        .bg-light { background-color: var(--bg-light); }
        .bg-dark { background-color: var(--primary); color: white; }
        .section-header { text-center: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; text-align: center; }
        .subtitle { 
            color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; 
            font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .section-title { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .divider { width: 80px; height: 4px; background: var(--accent); margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 2px; }

        /* Trust Badges */
        .trust-grid { 
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; text-align: center; 
        }
        @media(min-width: 768px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
        .trust-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
        .icon-circle {
            width: 50px; height: 50px; background: white; border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        /* About Section */
        .about-grid { display: grid; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
        @media(min-width: 768px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
        .about-img-wrapper { position: relative; padding: 1rem; }
        .about-img-deco-1 { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100px; height: 100px; background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2); border-radius: 20px 0 0 0; z-index: 0; }
        .about-img-deco-2 { position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100px; height: 100px; background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1); border-radius: 0 0 20px 0; z-index: 0; }
        .about-img { position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); width: 100%; height: 500px; object-fit: cover; }
        .quote-card {
            position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 30px; z-index: 2;
            background: white; padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
            display: none;
        }
        @media(min-width: 768px) { .quote-card { display: block; } }
        .team-avatars { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
        .avatars { display: flex; }
        .avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; margin-left: -10px; }
        .avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
        .avatar-count { 
            width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; margin-left: -10px; 
            background: #e2e8f0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; 
        }

        /* Services Cards */
        .service-card {
            background: white; padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-color: transparent; }
        .service-icon {
            width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--accent); transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--accent); color: white; }
        .service-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

        /* Stats */
        .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
        @media(min-width: 768px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
        .stat-item { text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
        .stat-item:last-child { border: none; }
        .stat-number { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); font-family: Georgia, serif; }
        .stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #94a3b8; }

        /* Project Cards */
        .project-card {
            position: relative; height: 320px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
        }
        .project-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.7s; }
        .project-card:hover .project-img { transform: scale(1.1); }
        .project-overlay {
            position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.9), transparent);
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 1.5rem;
            opacity: 0; transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .project-card:hover .project-overlay { opacity: 1; }
        .project-tag { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .project-title { color: white; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.25rem 0; }
        .project-desc { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

        /* Contact CTA */
        .cta-section {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503387762-592deb58ef4e?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80');
            background-attachment: fixed; background-size: cover; position: relative;
        }
        .cta-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.95), rgba(15,23,42,0.8)); }
        .cta-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 3rem; }
        @media(min-width: 1024px) { .cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
        
        .contact-form-card {
                                    background: #f8fafc;
                                    /* <-- Yahan color change hua (Light Grey) */
                                    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
                                    /* Border halka grey kiya */
                                    padding: 2rem;
                                    border-radius: 12px;
                                    color: #1e293b;
                                    /* Form ke andar ka text Dark Blue/Black */
                                    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
                                    /* Thodi shadow di */
                                }
                
                                /* Heading Fix (Zaroori hai) */
                                /* Kyunki HTML me inline 'color: white' laga hai, use yahan se override kar rahe hain */
                                .contact-form-card h3 {
                                    color: #1e293b !important;
                                    /* Heading ka color Black/Dark */
                                }
                
                                .form-group {
                                    margin-bottom: 1rem;
                                }
                
                                /* Labels (Naam, Phone, Email likha hua) */
                                .form-label {
                                    display: block;
                                    font-size: 0.75rem;
                                    font-weight: 700;
                                    color: #475569;
                                    /* Label ka color Dark Grey (pehle Orange tha) */
                                    text-transform: uppercase;
                                    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
                                }
                
                                /* Input Fields (Jahan user likhega) */
                                .form-input {
                                    width: 100%;
                                    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
                                    background: #ffffff;
                                    /* <-- Input box ab White hoga */
                                    border: 1px solid #94a3b8;
                                    /* Border Grey */
                                    border-radius: 6px;
                                    color: #0f172a;
                                    /* Likhne wala text Black (pehle White tha) */
                                    transition: 0.3s;
                                }
                
                                .form-input:focus {
                                    outline: none;
                                    border-color: var(--accent);
                                    background: #ffffff;
                                    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
                                }
                
                                /* Submit Button (Same rakha hai, bas hover effect smooth kiya) */
                                .submit-btn {
                                    width: 100%;
                                    padding: 1rem;
                                    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), #ea580c);
                                    color: white;
                                    border: none;
                                    font-weight: bold;
                                    border-radius: 6px;
                                    cursor: pointer;
                                    display: flex;
                                    justify-content: center;
                                    align-items: center;
                                    gap: 0.5rem;
                                    transition: 0.3s;
                                }
                
                                .submit-btn:hover {
                                    opacity: 0.9;
                                    transform: translateY(-1px);
                                }

                /* Footer Main Section - White Background & Black Text */
                .footer {
                    background: #ffffff;
                    /* Background White */
                    color: #333333;
                    /* Text Dark Grey/Black */
                    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
                    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
                    /* Border ko halka grey kiya */
                    font-size: 0.9rem;
                }
        
                .footer-grid {
                    display: grid;
                    gap: 2rem;
                    margin-bottom: 2rem;
                }
        
                @media(min-width: 768px) {
                    .footer-grid {
                        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
                    }
                }
        
                /* Headings (Quick Links, Services, Contact) - Black Color */
                .footer h3 {
                    color: #000000;
                    /* Heading Black (Pehle White thi) */
                    font-size: 1rem;
                    margin-bottom: 1rem;
                    font-family: sans-serif;
                    font-weight: 700;
                }
        
                .footer ul li {
                    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
                }
        
                /* Links Hover Effect */
                .footer a {
                    color: #333333;
                    text-decoration: none;
                }
        
                /* Link color bhi dark kiya */
                .footer a:hover {
                    color: var(--accent);
                }
        
                /* Copyright Section */
                .copyright {
                    text-align: center;
                    padding-top: 2rem;
                    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
                    /* Line ka color light kiya */
                    color: #000000;
                }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
        
        /* FAQ Accordion */
        .faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 1rem; overflow: hidden; }
        .faq-btn {
            width: 100%; padding: 1.25rem; text-align: left; background: #f8fafc; border: none;
            display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
        }
        .faq-btn:hover { background: #f1f5f9; }
        .faq-content { padding: 0 1.25rem; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; background: white; }
        .faq-text { padding: 1rem 0; color: #475569; }

        /* SVG Icon Base Styles */
        svg { display: block; }


          /* --- PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES --- */
        .page-header {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
            text-align: center;
            background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8)), url('https: //img.freepik.com/free-photo/large-house-surrounded-by-mountains-trees_181624-21763.jpg?t=st=1771345189~exp=1771348789~hmac=e8f49e28e2a2cf4b4f0cf39418a3c70256ed30df0dc9eab4347832d096db414d&w=1060');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }
        .page-title { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); color: white; }
        .page-desc { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; color: #cbd5e1; font-size: 1.1rem; }

        /* Detail Cards */
        .service-section { padding: 5rem 0; }
        .service-detail-card {
            display: grid;
            gap: 3rem;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 5rem;
        }
        .service-detail-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
        
        @media(min-width: 768px) {
            .service-detail-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
            .service-detail-card:nth-child(even) .detail-content { order: 2; }
            .service-detail-card:nth-child(even) .detail-img-wrapper { order: 1; }
        }

        .detail-img-wrapper { position: relative; }
        .detail-img { width: 100%; height: 400px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
        .detail-icon {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--accent); color: white;
            border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
        }
        .feature-list { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
        .feature-item { display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-main); }
        .check-icon { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }

        /* Process Steps */
        .process-bg { background-color: var(--bg-light); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
        .process-step { position: relative; padding: 2rem; background: white; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); text-align: center; height: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: 0.3s; }
        .process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--accent); }
        .step-number {
            position: absolute; top: -15px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 30px; height: 30px; background: var(--primary); color: white;
            border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 2px solid white;
        }
         /* Intro Section */
         .intro-section {
             padding: 5rem 0;
         }
    
         .intro-grid {
             display: grid;
             gap: 3rem;
             align-items: center;
         }
    
         @media(min-width: 768px) {
             .intro-grid {
                 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
             }
         }
    
         .intro-text h2 {
             font-size: 2.2rem;
             margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
         }
    
         .intro-img {
             width: 100%;
             border-radius: 8px;
             box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
         }
    
         /* Features/Offerings */
         .features-section {
             background-color: var(--bg-light);
             padding: 5rem 0;
         }
    
         .feature-card {
             background: white;
             padding: 2rem;
             border-radius: 8px;
             box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
             border: 1px solid var(--border);
             transition: 0.3s;
             height: 100%;
             display: flex;
             flex-direction: column;
         }
    
         .feature-card:hover {
             transform: translateY(-5px);
             border-color: var(--accent);
         }
    
         .feature-icon {
             color: var(--accent);
             margin-bottom: 1rem;
         }
    
         .feature-title {
             font-size: 1.5rem;
             font-weight: 700;
             margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
             color: var(--primary);
         }
    
         /* Gallery */
         .gallery-grid {
             display: grid;
             grid-template-columns: 1fr;
             gap: 1rem;
         }
    
         @media(min-width: 768px) {
             .gallery-grid {
                 grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
             }
         }
    
         .gallery-item {
             position: relative;
             height: 300px;
             overflow: hidden;
             border-radius: 4px;
         }
    
         .gallery-item img {
             width: 100%;
             height: 100%;
             object-fit: cover;
             transition: transform 0.5s ease;
         }
    
         .gallery-item:hover img {
             transform: scale(1.05);
         }

/* Blog Grid */
        .blog-section { padding: 0 0 5rem; background-color: var(--bg-light); padding-top: 5rem;}
        .blog-card { 
            background: white; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; 
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: 0.3s; 
            border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
        }
        .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 15px 20px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
        .blog-img-wrapper { position: relative; height: 240px; overflow: hidden; }
        .blog-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.5s; }
        .blog-card:hover .blog-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
        .blog-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
        .blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
        .blog-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.4; }
        .blog-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
        .blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-grow: 1; }
        .read-more { 
            font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; 
            font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .read-more:hover { gap: 0.5rem; }