/*
Theme Name: The Bengal Story
Theme URI: https://thebengalstory.com
Author: Ador Studio
Author URI: https://thebengalstory.com
Description: A fast, Google News & Discover optimised theme built for Bengali employment & news publishing. Lightweight, mobile-first, schema-ready, with built-in ad zones.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: the-bengal-story
Tags: news, blog, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-menu, featured-images, translation-ready
*/

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --brand:        #e21b22;   /* NDTV red */
  --brand-dark:   #b81419;
  --brand-soft:   #ffebee;
  --accent:       #e21b22;   /* red accents */
  --accent-dark:  #b81419;
  --accent-soft:  #ffebee;
  --ink:          #111111;
  --body-text:    #222222;
  --muted:        #666666;
  --paper:        #ffffff;
  --bg:           #f6f8fa;   /* sleek light gray */
  --line:         #e1e4e8;
  --line-soft:    #f1f3f5;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 24px);
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

  --font-display: "Tiro Bangla", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: "Hind Siliguri", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --header-nav-bg: #000000;
  --header-sub-bg: #121212;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET / BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--body-text);
  background:var(--bg);
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
a{ color:var(--brand); text-decoration:none; transition:color .15s ease; }
a:hover{ color:var(--accent-dark); }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--ink); line-height:1.3; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 .5em; }
p{ margin:0 0 1.2em; }
ul,ol{ margin:0 0 1.2em; padding-left:1.4em; }

.container{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--gap); }

/* Accessibility skip link */
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; z-index:999;
  background:var(--brand); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:0 0 6px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR (DARK GLOBAL HEADER)
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--header-nav-bg);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-block: 4px;
}
.topbar__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.topbar__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.topbar__logo span {
  color: var(--brand);
}
.topbar__live-tv {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #e21b22;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.topbar__live-tv:hover {
  background: #b81419;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.topbar__live-tv::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-red 1.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-red {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
}

.topbar__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Force all menu items on one single line */
}
.topbar__nav > li {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent links from getting squished */
}
.topbar__nav a {
  color: #e0e0e0;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13.5px; /* Slightly smaller font size to save space */
  padding: 8px 10px; /* Reduced padding for compact one-line fit */
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent text wrapping within items */
}
.topbar__nav a:hover,
.topbar__nav .current-menu-item > a {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #222222;
}

/* Dropdown Sub-menu styling to prevent header breakage */
.topbar__nav .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #121212;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 180px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.topbar__nav li:hover > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
}
.topbar__nav .sub-menu li {
  width: 100%;
}
.topbar__nav .sub-menu a {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #cccccc;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: normal;
  display: block;
}
.topbar__nav .sub-menu a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #222222;
}

/* User Account & Login Widget */
.topbar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.topbar__weather-rates {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #aaaaaa;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar__weather-rates { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   QUICK LINKS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.quick-links {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.quick-links .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 38px;
  padding-block: 4px;
}
.quick-links__label {
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}
.quick-links__list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.quick-links__list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Safari/Chrome */
}
.quick-links__list a {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.quick-links__list a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

/* ============================================================
   MASTHEAD & NAV OVERRIDES (Removed / Simplified in favor of Topbar)
   ============================================================ */
.masthead { display: none; }
.primary-nav { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .topbar__nav {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--header-nav-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
  }
  .topbar__nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .topbar__nav a {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT GRID
   ============================================================ */
.site-main{ padding-top:12px; padding-bottom:32px; }
.layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) 330px; gap:36px; align-items:start; }
.content-area{ min-width: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   AD ZONES
   ============================================================ */
.ad-zone{
  margin:24px 0; text-align:center; min-height:90px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--line-soft); border:1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ad-zone::before{
  content:"Advertisement"; position:absolute; top:6px; left:10px;
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
}
.ad-zone--inline{ margin:28px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADINGS
   ============================================================ */
.section-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin:0 0 20px;
}
.section-head h2{
  font-size:22px; margin:0; position:relative; padding-left:14px;
}
.section-head h2::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:5px; height:.85em; background:var(--accent); border-radius:3px;
}
.section-head::after{ content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO (homepage featured)
   ============================================================ */
.hero{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.hero__lead{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:340px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.hero__lead img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.hero__lead .hero__body{
  position:relative; z-index:2; padding:26px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; height:100%; min-height:340px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,46,34,.92) 10%, rgba(8,46,34,.35) 55%, rgba(8,46,34,0) 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.hero__lead h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px); margin:8px 0 0; }
.hero__lead h2 a{ color:#fff; }
.hero__side{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.hero__side .mini-card{ display:flex; gap:12px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:10px; }
.hero__side .mini-card img{ width:92px; height:68px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:4px; flex-shrink:0; }
.hero__side .mini-card h3{ font-size:15.5px; margin:0; line-height:1.4; }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY PILL
   ============================================================ */
.cat-pill{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600;
  font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff; background:var(--accent); padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px;
}
.cat-pill--ghost{ background:var(--brand-soft); color:var(--brand); }

/* ============================================================
   POST CARD GRID
   ============================================================ */
.post-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; }
.card{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; background:var(--line-soft); }
.card__thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s ease; }
.card:hover .card__thumb img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.card__body{ padding:16px 16px 18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; flex:1; }
.card__title{ font-size:18px; margin:0; line-height:1.4; }
.card__meta{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:auto; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.card__excerpt{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.breadcrumbs p,
.breadcrumbs div,
.breadcrumbs span,
.breadcrumbs a {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: inline !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--brand) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.entry-header{ margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.entry-title{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px); line-height:1.25; margin: 4px 0 8px !important; }
.entry-meta {
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.entry-meta a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: #333333 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.entry-meta a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  color: var(--brand) !important;
}

.entry-meta__top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding-bottom: 10px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.entry-meta__item {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.entry-meta__separator {
  color: var(--line) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
}

.entry-meta__bottom {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.entry-meta__read-time-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.entry-meta__read-time {
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

.entry-meta__date-mobile {
  display: none !important;
}

.entry-meta__actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--muted) !important;
  background: var(--bg) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn--social {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn--wa:hover {
  background: #25D366 !important;
  border-color: #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn--fb:hover {
  background: #1877F2 !important;
  border-color: #1877F2 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.entry-meta .action-btn--copy {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.action-btn--gnews-gif {
  display: block !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.action-btn--gnews-gif:hover {
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .entry-meta {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__top {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__reported-by {
    flex: 1 !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__category {
    text-align: right !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__category a {
    color: var(--brand) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__top .entry-meta__separator,
  .entry-meta__separator--date,
  .entry-meta__date-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__date-mobile {
    display: inline !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__read-time-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .entry-meta__actions {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
}

.entry-featured{ margin:22px 0; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.entry-featured figcaption{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); padding:8px 4px 0; }

.entry-content{ font-size:18.5px; line-height:1.85; text-align: justify; }
.entry-content h2{ font-size:26px; margin:1.6em 0 .5em; }
.entry-content h3{ font-size:21px; margin:1.4em 0 .4em; }
.entry-content img{ border-radius:var(--radius-sm); margin:1.2em 0; }
.entry-content blockquote{
  margin:1.4em 0; padding:14px 22px; border-left:4px solid var(--accent);
  background:var(--accent-soft); border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style:italic; color:var(--ink);
}
.entry-content a{ text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.entry-content table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:1.4em 0; font-size:16px; }
.entry-content th,.entry-content td{ border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 12px; text-align:left; }
.entry-content th{ background:var(--brand-soft); color:var(--brand); }

.entry-tags{ margin:26px 0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
.entry-tags a{
  font-size:13px; background:var(--line-soft); color:var(--body-text);
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px;
}
.entry-tags a:hover{ background:var(--brand-soft); color:var(--brand); }

.share-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin:22px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.share-row a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); color:#fff;
}
.share-wa{ background:#25D366; } .share-fb{ background:#1877F2; }
.share-tw{ background:#111; } .share-tg{ background:#229ED9; }
.share-row a:hover{ opacity:.9; color:#fff; }

/* Author box */
.author-box{
  display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:center; background:transparent;
  border-top:1.5px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-left:none; border-right:none; border-radius:0; padding:18px 0; margin:28px 0;
}
.author-box img{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.author-box h4{ margin:0 0 4px; font-size:17.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }
.author-box p{ margin:0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; }

/* Related Stories Section */
.related-stories {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.related-stories__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.related-stories__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.related-stories__title::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 0.85em;
  background-color: #0b3c5d;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.related-stories__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0b3c5d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.related-stories__view-all-text {
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.related-stories__view-all:hover {
  color: #0056b3;
}
.related-stories__view-all:hover .related-stories__view-all-text {
  border-color: #0056b3;
}
.related-stories__view-all-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #0b3c5d;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.related-stories__view-all:hover .related-stories__view-all-icon {
  background-color: #0056b3;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.related-stories__view-all-icon svg {
  display: block;
}
.related-stories__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.related-stories__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.related-stories__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.related-stories__card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.related-stories__card-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--line-soft);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.related-stories__card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.related-stories__card:hover .related-stories__card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.related-stories__card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  color: #222222;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.related-stories__card:hover .related-stories__card-title {
  color: var(--brand);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .related-stories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .related-stories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.sidebar .widget{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:18px; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.sidebar .widget-title{
  font-size:17px; margin:0 0 14px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--accent);
  display:inline-block;
}
.sidebar-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.sidebar-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.sidebar-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-item__thumb-link { flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-item__thumb { width: 70px; height: 52px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: block; }
.sidebar-item__content { flex: 1; }
.sidebar-item__title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.sidebar-item__title a { color: var(--ink) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.sidebar-item__title a:hover { color: var(--brand) !important; }
.widget--sticky{ position:sticky; top:72px; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */
.pagination{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin:36px 0 8px; }
.pagination .page-numbers{
  display:inline-flex; min-width:42px; height:42px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:0 12px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:600; color:var(--brand);
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current{ background:var(--brand); color:#fff; border-color:var(--brand); }
.pagination .page-numbers:hover{ background:var(--brand-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER (Premium White Layout matching Bangla Hunt)
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #333333;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-block: 40px 0;
}
.site-footer a {
  color: #333333;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--brand);
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-phone,
.footer-email {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.footer-phone span,
.footer-email a {
  color: #333333;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-icon {
  color: var(--brand);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-widget-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b3c5d;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-block;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #0b3c5d;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.footer-social-link--fb { background: #1877f2; }
.footer-social-link--yt { background: #ff0000; }
.footer-social-link--tw { background: #111111; }
.footer-social-link--in { background: #0a66c2; }
.footer-social-link--ig { background: #e1306c; }
.footer-social-link--wa { background: #25d366; }

.footer-links-row {
  padding-block: 20px;
}
.footer-bottom-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 20px;
}
.footer-bottom-menu li a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #444444;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-bottom-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-block: 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .layout{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hero{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .related .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .masthead__ad{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  body{ font-size:16.5px; }
  .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .related .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
  .nav-search{ display:none; }
  .primary-nav ul{
    display:none; flex-direction:column; width:100%; background:var(--brand);
    position:absolute; left:0; top:100%; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .primary-nav.is-open ul{ display:flex; }
  .primary-nav .sub-menu{ position:static; box-shadow:none; display:block; background:var(--brand-dark); }
  .primary-nav{ position:relative; }
  .entry-content{ font-size:17px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ASK BOX WIDGET (askNDTV-style)
   ============================================================ */
.ask-box-wrapper {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ask-box__badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  padding-right: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ask-box__input-container {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.ask-box__input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--line-soft);
  padding: 10px 48px 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ask-box__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(226, 27, 34, 0.15), inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ask-box__submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.ask-box__submit:hover {
  background: var(--brand-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY SELECTOR STICKY BAR
   ============================================================ */
.category-selector {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-block: 8px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line-soft);
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.category-selector::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.category-tab {
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.category-tab:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
}
.category-tab.is-active {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   STRUCTURED HOMEPAGE LAYOUTS
   ============================================================ */
.home-top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.home-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.category-block {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.category-block__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.category-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.category-block__title::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 0.85em;
  background: var(--brand);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.category-block__view-all {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.category-block__view-all:hover {
  color: var(--brand-dark);
}

/* Featured Block Card (Big Image with Text Overlay) */
.featured-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.featured-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.featured-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.featured-card__title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.featured-card__title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.featured-card__title a:hover {
  color: #dddddd;
}

/* List Card Item (Left Thumbnail, Right Text) */
.list-card-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.list-card-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.list-card-item__thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.list-card-item__content {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.list-card-item__title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.list-card-item__title a {
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.list-card-item__title a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

.list-card-item__meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Text Only Latest News Block (Right Column) */
.latest-text-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.latest-text-item {
  padding-block: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.latest-text-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.latest-text-item a {
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.latest-text-item a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Structured Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .home-top-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .home-top-row > *:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .home-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-top-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .home-top-row > *:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .home-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOLLOW US BAR (Google News & Socials)
   ============================================================ */
.follow-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  margin: 16px auto 28px;
  width: max-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.follow-bar__google-news {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.follow-bar__gnews-logo {
  color: #1a73e8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.follow-bar__gnews-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.follow-bar__separator {
  color: var(--line);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-inline: 4px;
}
.follow-bar__follow-link {
  color: #1a73e8;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.follow-bar__follow-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.follow-bar__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.follow-bar__social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.follow-bar__social-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.follow-bar__social-link--fb {
  background: #1877f2;
}
.follow-bar__social-link--wa {
  background: #25d366;
}
.follow-bar__social-link--yt {
  background: #ff0000;
}

/* Responsive adjustment for small viewports */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .topbar__left {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .topbar__logo {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .topbar__live-tv {
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .topbar .container {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .follow-bar {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 12px auto 20px;
  }
  .follow-bar__google-news {
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
  .follow-bar__gnews-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .follow-bar__socials {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .follow-bar__social-link {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
  .follow-bar__social-link svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }
  .follow-bar__separator {
    margin-inline: 2px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR ARCHIVE PAGE (E-E-A-T Style)
   ============================================================ */
.author-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.author-header__bio {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.author-header__name {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.author-header__desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  text-align: justify;
}
.author-header__connect {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.author-header__connect-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.author-header__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.author-header__social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--line-soft);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.author-header__social-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.author-header__social-link--tw:hover {
  background: #111111;
}
.author-header__social-link--fb:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
}
.author-header__social-link--in:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
}
.author-header__avatar-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-header__avatar {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Post card metadata tweaks */
.card__meta-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.card__meta-sep {
  color: var(--line);
  margin-inline: 2px;
}
.card__meta-date,
.card__meta-read {
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .author-header {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .author-header__connect {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-header__desc {
    text-align: justify;
  }
  .author-header__avatar {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .footer-col--logo {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-contact-info {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}