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

        body {
           
            background-color: #ffffff;
            color: #1a1f2c;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            
        }

        /* Color scheme from the given design (clean light bg, dark text, subtle borders, bold accents) */
        :root {
    --primary-dark: #000000; /* Deep black for text and contrast */
    --secondary-accent: #092551; /* Deep Navy Blue */
    --gray-light: #F8F9FA; /* Light background */
    --gray-border: #BFC2C6; /* Neutral gray retained for balance */
    --text-muted: #1186E6; /* Electric Blue highlight */
    --card-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --hover-shadow: 0 20px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

        /* Hero & typography */
        h1, h2, h3, h4, .fw-bold {
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }


        

        .hero {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            padding: 4rem 0 3rem 0;
           
        }

        /* --- NEW: Background image section container (statistical chart background) --- */
        .data-insight-section {
            position: relative;
            background-image: url('../../Images/bg.PNG');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center 30%;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            min-height: 260px;
            margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
            border-radius: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
        }

        .data-insight-overlay {
            max-width: 460px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
        }

        .data-insight-overlay h3 {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .data-insight-overlay p {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            color: #2d3a4b;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .hero {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            padding: 4rem 0 3rem 0;
            
        }

       /* ========================================
   IMPROVED CAROUSEL STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Carousel Container */
.carousel {
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Image Wrapper - Full Display */
.carousel-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0c10;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    /* Maintains perfect 16:9 ratio */
}

/* Image - Full Cover with Zoom Effect */
.carousel-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Zoom effect on active slide */
.carousel-item.active .carousel-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gradient Overlay - Multiple layers for depth */
.carousel-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 80%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Overlay Content */
.carousel-overlay-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1.8rem;
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Content wrapper for better spacing */
.carousel-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 90%;
}

/* Premium Badge */
.badge-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092551, #194378) !important;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    background-color: rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.85) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Slide Title */
.slide-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.slide-title a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.slide-title a:hover {
    color: #1186E6;
}

/* Slide Meta Info */
.slide-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.slide-meta i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Indicators - Modern Style */
.carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-indicators button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-indicators button.active {
    background-color: #1186E6;
    width: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(17, 134, 230, 0.4);
}

.carousel-indicators button:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Navigation Arrows - Modern & Elegant */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel:hover .carousel-control-prev,
.carousel:hover .carousel-control-next {
    opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-control-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.carousel-control-next {
    right: 20px;
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

/* Slide Animation */
.carousel-item {
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.carousel-item .carousel-overlay-bottom {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.carousel-item.active .carousel-overlay-bottom {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.carousel-item .badge-premium {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease 0.2s;
}

.carousel-item.active .badge-premium {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.carousel-item .slide-title {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease 0.3s;
}

.carousel-item.active .slide-title {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.carousel-item .slide-meta {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease 0.4s;
}

.carousel-item.active .slide-meta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-overlay-bottom {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-control-prev,
    .carousel-control-next {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    
    .carousel-control-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }
    
    .carousel-control-next {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16/11;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-overlay-bottom {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .badge-premium {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .slide-meta {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-indicators button {
        width: 30px;
        height: 3px;
    }
    
    .carousel-indicators button.active {
        width: 40px;
    }
    
    .carousel-control-prev,
    .carousel-control-next {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    
    .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .carousel-control-next-icon {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .carousel-image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16/12;
        border-radius: 1rem;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-overlay-bottom {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .slide-meta {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .carousel-indicators {
        bottom: 0.8rem;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    
    .carousel-indicators button {
        width: 20px;
        height: 2px;
    }
    
    .carousel-indicators button.active {
        width: 30px;
    }
}

/* Dark mode support */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .carousel {
        background: #0a0c10;
    }
}

        /* vendors section */
        .vendors-section {
            background-color: #ffffff;
           
        }

        .vendor-box {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.2s;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
            height: 70px;
            width: auto;
            min-width: 100px;
        }

        .vendor-box img {
            max-height: 38px;
            max-width: 110px;
            object-fit: contain;
            filter: grayscale(0%);
            opacity: 0.8;
            transition: 0.2s;
        }

        .vendor-box:hover {
            border-color: #cbd5e1;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        /* categories hubs (three column) */
        .categories {
            padding: 4rem 0;
            background: #fefefe;
           
        }

        .categories h2 {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .cards {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 2rem;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .card {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 240px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1.5rem;
            padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: 0.2s;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
        }

        .card h3 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .marketing { border-top: 4px solid #2563eb; }
        .hr { border-top: 4px solid #16a34a; }
        .finance { border-top: 4px solid #eab308; }

        /* section common */
        .section {
            padding: 3.5rem 0;
            
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .news-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .news-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1.2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #1a1f2c;
            transition: all 0.25s ease;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .news-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
            border-color: #dce3ec;
        }

        .news-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 160px;
            object-fit: cover;
            background: #f1f5f9;
        }

        .news-card > div {
            padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.4rem;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .news-meta {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .news-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .learn-more {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #2563eb;
            margin-top: auto;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .learn-more span {
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        .news-card:hover .learn-more span {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* vertical (featured articles) layout */
        .vertical-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .vertical-sub {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .vertical-big {
            display: block;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1.2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
            transition: all 0.2s;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
        }

        .vertical-big img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 200px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .vertical-big-body {
            padding: 1.2rem;
        }

        .vertical-big-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .vertical-small {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            padding: 0.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
            transition: 0.2s;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .vertical-small img {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 0.8rem;
            object-fit: cover;
            background: #f1f5f9;
        }

        .vertical-small-title {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.35;
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .vertical-date {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .vertical-small:hover, .vertical-big:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
            border-color: #cfddee;
        }

        .copyright {
            padding: 2rem 0;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #7e8b9c;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .carousel-image-wrapper img {
                height: 240px;
            }
            .hero {
                padding: 2rem 0;
            }
            .vendor-box {
                padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
                min-width: 80px;
            }
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            .data-insight-section {
                padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
                min-height: 200px;
            }
            .data-insight-overlay {
                padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
            }
            .data-insight-overlay h3 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
        }
               /* Stats Section */
        .stats-section {
           
            padding: 50px 0;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin: 50px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .stats-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -20%;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .stats-section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -30%;
            left: -10%;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: inline-block;
            
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .stat-number .plus-sign {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: #1186E6;
            margin-left: 2px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
           color: #1186E6;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            
        }

        .stat-divider {
            width: 60px;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, #1186E6, #4FD1C5);
            margin: 15px auto 0;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Grid Layout for Stats */
        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Individual stat card hover effect */
        .stat-item {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .stat-item:hover .stat-number {
            text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(17, 134, 230, 0.3);
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .stats-section {
                padding: 60px 20px;
                border-radius: 12px;
                margin: 40px 0;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 30px 15px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .stat-number .plus-sign {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .stat-label {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }

            .stat-divider {
                width: 40px;
                margin: 10px auto 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 400px) {
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 20px 10px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .stat-label {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
        }

        /* Animation for counters */
        @keyframes countUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .stat-item {
            animation: countUp 0.6s ease forwards;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .stat-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .stat-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }


        
#cookieBanner{


position:fixed;

bottom:25px;
left:15px;
right:15px;

z-index:999999;


padding:20px 30px;


background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);

backdrop-filter:blur(40px);


border-radius:22px;


box-shadow:
0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);


display:none;



align-items:center;

justify-content:space-between;


gap:50px;


animation:cookieSlide .5s ease;



}




.cookie-left{

flex:1;

}


.cookie-left h3{


margin:0;


font-size:36px;


font-weight:800;


color:#111827;



}



.cookie-left p{


margin-top:15px;



font-size:16px;


line-height:1.8;


color:#4b5563;


max-width:850px;

}




.cookie-right{


display:flex;


align-items:center;


gap:15px;


flex-shrink:0;


}




.cookie-right button{


height:54px;


padding:0 28px;


border:none;


border-radius:50px;


cursor:pointer;


font-size:15px;


font-weight:700;


transition:.3s;



}



#acceptCookies{


background:#2563eb;


color:white;



}



#acceptCookies:hover{


transform:translateY(-2px);


box-shadow:

0 10px 30px rgba(37,99,235,.35);


}




#rejectCookies{


background:#f3f4f6;


color:#111;


}




#rejectCookies:hover{


background:#e5e7eb;


}




.cookie-right a{


font-weight:700;


color:#2563eb;


text-decoration:none;


}




.cookie-right a:hover{


text-decoration:underline;


}




@keyframes cookieSlide{


from{

opacity:0;

transform:translateY(50px);

}


to{


opacity:1;


transform:translateY(0);

}


}




@media(max-width:991px){


#cookieBanner{


flex-direction:column;


align-items:flex-start;


}


.cookie-right{


width:100%;


margin-top:25px;


flex-wrap:wrap;


}


.cookie-right button{


width:100%;


}


}