:root {
    --nt-primary: #fd5056;
    --nt-primary-light: #ff7378;
    --nt-primary-dark: #c9363b;
    --nt-gold: #c9a84c;
    --nt-gold-light: #f0d88a;
    --nt-gold-dark: #a88530;
    --nt-navy: #0b1d3a;
    --nt-navy-light: #162f55;
    --nt-cream: #faf9f6;
    --nt-cream-dark: #f0ebe3;
    --nt-text: #2d3748;
    --nt-text-light: #4a5568;
    --nt-text-muted: #718096;
    --nt-white: #ffffff;
    --nt-border: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
    --nt-border-accent: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.18);
    --nt-radius-sm: 8px;
    --nt-radius-md: 16px;
    --nt-radius-lg: 24px;
    --nt-shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02);
    --nt-shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
    --nt-shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
    --nt-font-heading: inherit;
    --nt-font-body: inherit;
    --nt-font-accent: inherit;
    --nt-transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nt-team-page {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-body);
    color: var(--nt-text);
    background-color: var(--nt-cream);
}

.nt-team-page * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.nt-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.nt-reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* GPU Acceleration for animated background decorations */
.nt-ambient-orb,
.haldwani-orb,
.cta-orb-1,
.cta-orb-2,
.intro-orb-1,
.intro-orb-2,
.bg-svg-mandala,
.haldwani-bg-mandala,
.founder-card-path,
.side-element,
.cloud,
.sparkle {
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}


.nt-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-section {
        padding: 35px 0;
    }
}



.nt-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.nt-section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.nt-section-header h2 span {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-section-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    margin-top: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-section-header h2 { font-size: 28px; }
}

.nt-hero-intro {
    padding: 40px 0 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-white) 0%, var(--nt-cream) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.nt-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nt-hero-content h1 span {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-hero-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-hero-intro { padding: 40px 0 30px; }
    .nt-hero-content { margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nt-hero-content h1 { font-size: 32px; }
}

.nt-founder-spotlight {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nt-white) 0%, #fffbfb 60%, var(--nt-cream) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
    padding: 70px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.nt-leader-spotlight {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-cream) 0%, #fffbfa 50%, var(--nt-cream) 100%) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 35px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.nt-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background-color: var(--nt-primary-light);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    animation: nt-float-complex-1 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background-color: var(--nt-gold-light);
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    animation: nt-float-complex-2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: #ffb8b8;
    top: 50%;
    left: 45%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: nt-float-complex-3 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes nt-float-complex-1 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.1; }
    50% { transform: translate(80px, 60px) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.14; }
    100% { transform: translate(-40px, 100px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.08; }
}

@keyframes nt-float-complex-2 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.12; }
    50% { transform: translate(-60px, -80px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.16; }
    100% { transform: translate(40px, 40px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.1; }
}

@keyframes nt-float-complex-3 {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.06; }
    50% { transform: translate(-30%, -60%) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.1; }
    100% { transform: translate(-70%, -40%) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.05; }
}

.nt-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 20px;
}

.nt-founder-frame-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 36px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.03) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-founder-frame-main {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-lg);
    background: var(--nt-white);
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--nt-shadow-lg), 0 30px 60px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--nt-border-accent);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-corner-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-color: var(--nt-primary);
    border-style: solid;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-corner-bracket.tl { top: -2px; left: -2px; border-width: 3px 0 0 3px; }
.nt-corner-bracket.tr { top: -2px; right: -2px; border-width: 3px 3px 0 0; }
.nt-corner-bracket.bl { bottom: -2px; left: -2px; border-width: 0 0 3px 3px; }
.nt-corner-bracket.br { bottom: -2px; right: -2px; border-width: 0 3px 3px 0; }

.nt-founder-frame-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: calc(var(--nt-radius-lg) - 8px);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: var(--nt-cream);
}

.nt-founder-frame-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-frame-main {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--nt-shadow-lg), 0 45px 80px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12);
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-frame-backdrop {
    transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
    border-color: var(--nt-gold);
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-frame-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-corner-bracket {
    border-color: var(--nt-gold);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}



.nt-founder-content-block {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 20px 0;
}



.nt-founder-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nt-founder-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line {
    height: 1px;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-founder-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.left {
    width: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.nt-founder-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.right {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
}

.nt-founder-name-display {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nt-founder-bio-text .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--nt-text);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nt-founder-bio-text .body-paragraph {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nt-founder-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.highlight-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.06);
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.highlight-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.highlight-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--nt-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nt-founder-name-display { font-size: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-founder-spotlight { padding: 50px 0; }
    .nt-founder-frame-wrapper { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .nt-founder-content-block { text-align: center; }
    .nt-founder-subtitle {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .nt-founder-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.left {
        flex-grow: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
    }
    .nt-founder-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.right {
        flex-grow: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
    }
    .nt-founder-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }
    .highlight-item {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* --- Leader Spotlight (Satendra Rawat) Redesign --- */
.nt-leader-spotlight .sky-altimeter-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 70%;
    color: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.035); /* Soft navy outline */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
    transform: translateY(calc(var(--founder-scroll, 0) * -0.12px)); /* Parallax opposite shift */
}

.nt-leader-spotlight .sky-altimeter-bg svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Cockpit dial instrument wrapper */
.nt-leader-frame-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 20px;
}

.nt-leader-glow-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 80px 20px 80px 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.nt-leader-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-leader-glow-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.leader-frame-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 36px;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    height: calc(100% - 40px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.25);
    border-radius: 80px 20px 80px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.03) 0%, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.03) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-leader-frame-wrapper:hover .leader-frame-backdrop {
    transform: translate(-12px, -12px);
    border-color: var(--nt-gold);
}

.nt-leader-frame-main {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 80px 20px 80px 20px !important; /* Asymmetric leaf/shield shape */
    background: var(--nt-white) !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: var(--nt-transition) !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5 !important;
}

.nt-leader-frame-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 70px 10px 70px 10px !important; /* Inner leaf/shield shape */
    overflow: hidden !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5 !important;
    background: var(--nt-cream) !important;
}

.nt-leader-frame-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Hover animations */
.nt-leader-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-leader-frame-main {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--nt-gold) !important;
}

.nt-leader-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-leader-frame-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Content layout details */
.nt-leader-name-display {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--nt-navy) 0%, var(--nt-primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nt-leader-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-accent);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nt-leader-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line {
    height: 1px;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-leader-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.left {
    width: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.nt-leader-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.right {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
}

/* Glassmorphic Pills Redesign */
.nt-spotlight-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.nt-spotlight-pill {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    color: var(--nt-navy) !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
}

.nt-spotlight-pill:hover {
    background: var(--nt-primary) !important;
    color: var(--nt-white) !important;
    border-color: var(--nt-primary) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2) !important;
}

.nt-spotlight-pill i {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.nt-spotlight-pill:hover i {
    color: var(--nt-white) !important;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Operational Stats Counter Row */
.nt-leader-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
    padding-top: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.nt-leader-stats-row .stat-card {
    background: var(--nt-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-md);
    padding: 18px 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nt-leader-stats-row .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.06);
}

.nt-leader-stats-row .stat-card .stat-num {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
}

.nt-leader-stats-row .stat-card .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Mobile styles for leader spotlight */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-leader-spotlight .sky-altimeter-bg {
        width: 80%;
        height: 50%;
        top: 30%;
    }
    
    .nt-spotlight-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .nt-leader-name-display {
        font-size: 42px !important;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .nt-leader-subtitle {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .nt-leader-subtitle span {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .nt-leader-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.left {
        flex-grow: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
    }
    .nt-leader-subtitle .nt-subtitle-line.right {
        flex-grow: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3), transparent);
    }

    .nt-leader-frame-wrapper {
        padding: 10px 10px 0 10px !important;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    .nt-spotlight-pills {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .nt-leader-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }
    
    .nt-leader-stats-row .stat-card {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.nt-directory-section {
    background-color: var(--nt-white);
}

.nt-directory-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .nt-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nt-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

.nt-team-card {
    background: var(--nt-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-md);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--nt-shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nt-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--nt-shadow-lg), 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2);
}

.nt-card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 125%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--nt-cream-dark);
    border-radius: calc(var(--nt-radius-md) - 4px);
    border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-card-img-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: calc(var(--nt-radius-md) - 10px);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

.nt-team-card:hover .nt-card-img-wrapper::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nt-team-card:hover .nt-card-img-wrapper {
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.35);
}

.nt-card-img-wrapper img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nt-team-card:hover .nt-card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nt-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--nt-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
    z-index: 4;
}

.nt-card-content {
    padding: 14px 4px 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.nt-card-name {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-team-card:hover .nt-card-name {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-card-role {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-accent);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nt-card-role i {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.nt-card-role-line {
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--nt-primary);
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.nt-team-card:hover .nt-card-role-line {
    width: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-founder-name-display {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .nt-leader-name-display {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-name {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-title {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .nt-leader-subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .nt-founder-bio-text .lead-paragraph {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .nt-founder-bio-text .body-paragraph {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-bio-text .lead-paragraph {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-bio-text .body-paragraph {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-bio {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-pills {
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
        -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE 10+ */
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 5px 15px 15px 15px;
        margin-left: -15px;
        margin-right: -15px;
    }
    .nt-spotlight-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Safari and Chrome */
    }
    .nt-spotlight-pill {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

.nt-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nt-white) 0%, #fffdfd 50%, var(--nt-cream) 100%);
    color: var(--nt-text);
    padding: 45px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.nt-cta-om {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 220px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    opacity: 0.04;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
}

.cta-om-left {
    left: 4%;
}

.cta-om-right {
    right: 4%;
}

.nt-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
}

.nt-cta-text {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.nt-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nt-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 35px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nt-primary) 0%, var(--nt-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--nt-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.25);
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary-gradient:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.4);
    color: var(--nt-white);
}

.cta-orb-1 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background-color: var(--nt-primary-light);
    top: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    opacity: 0.08;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.cta-orb-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: var(--nt-gold-light);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -120px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    filter: blur(90px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-cta-om {
        font-size: 150px;
    }
    .cta-om-left {
        left: 2%;
    }
    .cta-om-right {
        right: 2%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-cta-section {
        padding: 35px 0;
    }
    .nt-cta-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .nt-cta-text {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .nt-cta-btn {
        padding: 12px 28px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .nt-cta-om {
        font-size: 100px;
        opacity: 0.03;
    }
}

/* --- Creative Redesign for Hero Intro Section --- */
.nt-hero-intro {
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffece8 0%, var(--nt-cream) 50%, #fff7e6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient text glow for main heading span */
.nt-hero-content h1 span {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--nt-primary) 0%, #ff7849 50%, var(--nt-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    animation: text-glow-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes text-glow-pulse {
    0% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.1));
    }
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.25));
    }
}

/* Spiritual divider symbol pulse */
.spiritual-divider span {
    animation: spiritual-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes spiritual-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2));
        color: var(--nt-primary);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.6));
        color: var(--nt-gold);
    }
}

/* SVG Backgrounds */
.nt-hero-intro .bg-svg-mandala {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.09);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: rotate-mandala 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate-mandala {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.nt-hero-intro .bg-svg-mountains {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Side Elements (Lotus and Sacred Peak) */
.nt-hero-intro .side-element {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    display: block;
}

.nt-hero-intro .side-element-left {
    left: 2%;
    color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.16);
    animation: float-left-element 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.nt-hero-intro .side-element-right {
    right: 2%;
    color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    animation: float-right-element 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-left-element {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(-15px) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.95); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(15px) rotate(4deg) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes float-right-element {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(15px) rotate(4deg) scale(0.95); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(-15px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Floating Sparkles */
.nt-hero-intro .sparkle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--nt-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px rgba(250, 216, 138, 0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.nt-hero-intro .sparkle-1 { top: 15%; left: 12%; animation: pulse-sparkle 6s infinite ease-in-out; }
.nt-hero-intro .sparkle-2 { top: 65%; left: 6%; animation: pulse-sparkle 8s infinite ease-in-out 1.5s; }
.nt-hero-intro .sparkle-3 { top: 25%; right: 10%; animation: pulse-sparkle 7s infinite ease-in-out 3s; }
.nt-hero-intro .sparkle-4 { top: 75%; right: 14%; animation: pulse-sparkle 9s infinite ease-in-out 0.5s; }

@keyframes pulse-sparkle {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.8) translateY(0); opacity: 0.2; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.5) translateY(-25px); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* Clouds animation */
.nt-hero-intro .cloud {
    position: absolute;
    color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.nt-hero-intro .cloud-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -150px;
    width: 150px;
    animation: drift-cloud-1 45s linear infinite;
}
.nt-hero-intro .cloud-2 {
    bottom: 25%;
    right: -180px;
    width: 180px;
    animation: drift-cloud-2 55s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes drift-cloud-1 {
    0% { left: -150px; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}
@keyframes drift-cloud-2 {
    0% { right: -180px; }
    100% { right: 100%; }
}

/* Ambient glow */
.nt-hero-intro .intro-orb-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: var(--nt-primary-light);
    top: 10%;
    left: 10%;
    opacity: 0.16;
    filter: blur(100px);
}
.nt-hero-intro .intro-orb-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background-color: var(--nt-gold-light);
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 15%;
    opacity: 0.18;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

/* Animated Paragraph Text styling */
.nt-hero-desc {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 1.9 !important;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.nt-hero-desc .animated-word {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 0.28em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px) translateZ(0);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
}

.nt-hero-desc .animated-word.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) translateZ(0);
}

.nt-hero-desc .highlight-word {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.nt-hero-desc .highlight-word::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--nt-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nt-hero-desc .highlight-word:hover {
    color: var(--nt-primary-dark);
}
.nt-hero-desc .highlight-word:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- Creative Showcase Layouts for Directories --- */

/* Asymmetrical Section Backgrounds to avoid plain white */
.nt-section-experts {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-cream) 0%, #fffaf7 50%, var(--nt-cream) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}
.nt-section-creative {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-cream) 0%, #fbf8f0 50%, var(--nt-cream) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
}
.nt-section-ground {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-cream) 0%, #f6f8fb 50%, var(--nt-white) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

/* Asymmetric Masonry layout for experts */
.nt-experts-asymmetric-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 60px 40px;
    padding: 40px 0 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.nt-section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-experts-asymmetric-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
}

/* Spacious, Premium Custom Card */
.nt-creative-member-card {
    background: var(--nt-white);
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.06);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Offsetting cards to create staggered flow */
.nt-creative-member-card.offset-down {
    transform: translateY(40px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-creative-member-card.offset-down {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Center and widen the last lone card (Devraj Bisht) */
.nt-creative-member-card.centered-full-row {
    grid-column: span 2;
    justify-self: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px; /* Wider than normal single cards for balanced visual layout */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-creative-member-card.centered-full-row {
        grid-column: span 1;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.nt-creative-member-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2);
}

.nt-creative-card-img-container {
    width: 200px;
    height: 250px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 100px 100px 20px 20px; /* Temple arch / dome silhouette */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 3px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.nt-creative-member-card:hover .nt-creative-card-img-container {
    border-color: var(--nt-primary);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nt-creative-card-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nt-creative-member-card:hover .nt-creative-card-img-container img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.nt-creative-card-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nt-creative-tag {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    background: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.06);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.12);
}

.nt-creative-name {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nt-creative-member-card:hover .nt-creative-name {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-creative-role {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nt-creative-role i {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.nt-creative-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--nt-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nt-creative-member-card:hover .nt-creative-divider {
    width: 80px;
}

.nt-creative-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--nt-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nt-creative-member-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .nt-creative-card-img-container {
        width: 160px;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .nt-creative-tag {
        align-self: center;
    }
}

/* Layered Polaroid/Gallery Layout for Digital/Creative Team */
.nt-gallery-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.nt-gallery-card {
    background: var(--nt-white);
    padding: 16px 16px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1);
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 80px) / 3);
    min-width: 280px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-gallery-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 40px) / 2);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nt-gallery-layout {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .nt-gallery-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}

/* Rotate slightly for artistic feel */
.nt-gallery-card:nth-child(odd) {
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}
.nt-gallery-card:nth-child(even) {
    transform: rotate(1.5deg);
}

.nt-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.nt-gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
    background: var(--nt-cream);
}

.nt-gallery-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.nt-gallery-card:hover .nt-gallery-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nt-gallery-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.nt-gallery-name {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nt-gallery-card:hover .nt-gallery-name {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-gallery-role {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.nt-gallery-role i {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}


/* Spiritual Trail / Winding Timeline Layout for Ground Support */
.nt-trail-layout {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.nt-trail-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.1) 0%, var(--nt-primary) 50%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-trail-line {
        left: 30px;
        transform: none;
    }
}

.nt-trail-node {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-trail-node:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nt-trail-node:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-trail-node, .nt-trail-node:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding-left: 60px;
    }
}

.nt-trail-card-wrapper {
    width: 44%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-trail-card-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

.nt-trail-card {
    background: var(--nt-white);
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nt-trail-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
}

.nt-trail-img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nt-trail-card:hover .nt-trail-img {
    border-color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-trail-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.nt-trail-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.nt-trail-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--nt-gold-dark);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nt-trail-name {
    font-family: var(--nt-font-heading);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nt-navy);
    margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.nt-trail-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--nt-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.nt-trail-role i {
    color: var(--nt-primary);
}

/* Winding Trail Marker */
.nt-trail-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--nt-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--nt-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.nt-trail-card:hover ~ .nt-trail-marker,
.nt-trail-node:hover .nt-trail-marker {
    background: var(--nt-primary);
    color: var(--nt-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nt-trail-marker {
        left: 30px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .nt-trail-card:hover ~ .nt-trail-marker,
    .nt-trail-node:hover .nt-trail-marker {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* --- Founder Spotlight Parallax & Outline Redesign --- */
.nt-founder-spotlight {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nt-cream) 0%, #fffbfa 50%, var(--nt-cream) 100%) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 35px 0;
}

/* Background Mountain Peak Line-art */
.nt-founder-spotlight .founder-peak-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%;
    left: -2%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 70%;
    color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.05); /* Saffron peak */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
    transform: translateY(calc(var(--founder-scroll, 0) * 0.15px));
}

.nt-founder-spotlight .founder-peak-bg svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Winding Path Wrapping Image */
.nt-founder-frame-wrapper .founder-card-path {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: rotate-concentric-compass 40s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

@keyframes rotate-concentric-compass {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 20px;
}

.nt-founder-glow-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 200px 200px 30px 30px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--nt-transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-glow-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nt-founder-frame-main {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 200px 200px 30px 30px !important; /* Temple Archway Dome shape */
    background: var(--nt-white) !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: var(--nt-transition) !important;
}

.nt-founder-frame-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 190px 190px 20px 20px !important; /* Matching Inner shape */
    overflow: hidden !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5 !important;
    background: var(--nt-cream) !important;
}

.nt-founder-frame-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Hover scales image and changes border color */
.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-frame-main {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--nt-gold) !important;
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-corner-bracket {
    border-color: var(--nt-gold) !important;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.nt-founder-frame-wrapper:hover .nt-founder-frame-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Smooth layout details for founder content */
.nt-founder-name-display {
    font-size: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--nt-navy) 0%, var(--nt-primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nt-founder-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Stylize biography highlight cards */
.nt-founder-highlights {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15) !important;
    padding-top: 30px !important;
}

.nt-founder-highlights .highlight-item {
    background: var(--nt-white) !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    border-radius: var(--nt-radius-md) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.nt-founder-highlights .highlight-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nt-founder-name-display {
        font-size: 42px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-founder-spotlight .founder-peak-bg {
        width: 80%;
        height: 50%;
        top: 40%;
    }
    .nt-founder-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Founder Social Links Styling */
.nt-founder-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.nt-founder-socials a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--nt-primary);
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    background: var(--nt-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nt-founder-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--nt-primary);
    color: var(--nt-white);
    border-color: var(--nt-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-founder-socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Custom CSS Tooltip for Social Buttons */
.nt-social-tooltip {
    position: relative;
}

.nt-social-tooltip::after {
    content: attr(data-tooltip);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 125%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);
    background: var(--nt-navy);
    color: var(--nt-white);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.15);
    z-index: 100;
    text-transform: none; /* Keep text natural capitalization */
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.nt-social-tooltip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 110%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);
    border-width: 6px 6px 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--nt-navy) transparent transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    z-index: 100;
}

.nt-social-tooltip:hover::after,
.nt-social-tooltip:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness Improvements for Founder spotlight */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nt-founder-frame-wrapper {
        padding: 10px 10px 0 10px !important;
    }

    .nt-founder-name-wrapper {
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .nt-founder-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 30px auto 0 !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    
    .nt-founder-highlights .highlight-item {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 14px 20px !important;
    }
    
    .nt-founder-highlights .highlight-icon {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .nt-founder-highlights .highlight-info h4 {
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
}

/* --- Haldwani Office Section Background Animations --- */
.nt-section-experts {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Soft warm cream-peach background gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffbf9 0%, var(--nt-cream) 35%, #fffbf9 70%, var(--nt-cream) 100%) !important;
    padding: 80px 0 25px 0;
}

.nt-section-experts .nt-grid-overlay {
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating background orbs for Haldwani section */
.haldwani-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.14;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.haldwani-orb.orb-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background-color: var(--nt-primary-light);
    top: 15%;
    left: -150px;
    animation: haldwani-float-1 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.haldwani-orb.orb-2 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background-color: var(--nt-gold-light);
    top: 50%;
    right: -120px;
    animation: haldwani-float-2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.haldwani-orb.orb-3 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background-color: #ffb8b8;
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 20%;
    animation: haldwani-float-3 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes haldwani-float-1 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.12; }
    50% { transform: translate(100px, 80px) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.16; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, 120px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.1; }
}

@keyframes haldwani-float-2 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.14; }
    50% { transform: translate(-80px, -100px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.18; }
    100% { transform: translate(60px, 60px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.12; }
}

@keyframes haldwani-float-3 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.08; }
    50% { transform: translate(80px, -60px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.12; }
    100% { transform: translate(-60px, 80px) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.06; }
}

/* Background Mandala Ornaments */
.haldwani-bg-mandala {
    position: absolute;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: rgba(253, 80, 86, 0.15) !important; /* Highly visible primary saffron */
    z-index: 1;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-left-1 {
    top: -50px;
    left: -200px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-clockwise 55s linear infinite;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-right-top {
    top: -50px;
    right: -200px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-counter 65s linear infinite;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-right-1 {
    top: 18%;
    right: -220px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-counter 65s linear infinite;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-left-2 {
    top: 40%;
    left: -220px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-clockwise 75s linear infinite;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-right-2 {
    top: 62%;
    right: -220px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-counter 60s linear infinite;
}

.haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-left-3 {
    top: 84%;
    left: -200px;
    animation: rotate-mandala-clockwise 80s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate-mandala-clockwise {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes rotate-mandala-counter {
    0% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .haldwani-bg-mandala.mandala-right-top {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Disable floating animations on blurry orbs on mobile/tablet to avoid repaint lag */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .orb-1, .orb-2, .orb-3,
    .haldwani-orb.orb-1, .haldwani-orb.orb-2, .haldwani-orb.orb-3 {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}