/* ==========================================================================
   ENT UI KIT v1.0  —  editorial / business-news UI kit
   Prefix: .ek-*   |  Vanilla CSS, no build step, no dependencies.
   Har cheez CSS variables se control hoti hai -> theme badalna = tokens badalna.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand */
  --ek-brand:        #e2231a;   /* primary red — links, accents, CTA */
  --ek-brand-dark:   #b31810;
  --ek-brand-soft:   #fdeceb;
  --ek-accent:       #f5821f;   /* secondary orange — sponsored, badges */
  --ek-accent-soft:  #fff3e6;

  /* Ink & surface */
  --ek-ink:          #101012;   /* headlines */
  --ek-ink-2:        #3c3c42;   /* body */
  --ek-ink-3:        #6b6b74;   /* meta / captions */
  --ek-ink-4:        #9a9aa2;   /* disabled */
  --ek-surface:      #ffffff;
  --ek-surface-2:    #f6f6f4;   /* alternating section bg */
  --ek-surface-3:    #ecece8;   /* placeholders */
  --ek-inverse:      #101012;   /* dark blocks / footer */
  --ek-inverse-ink:  #ffffff;

  /* Lines */
  --ek-line:         #e2e2de;
  --ek-line-strong:  #101012;
  --ek-line-soft:    #f0f0ec;

  /* Type */
  --ek-font-display: "Archivo", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --ek-font-body:    "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --ek-font-ui:      "Archivo", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --ek-fs-eyebrow:   0.6875rem;  /* 11px */
  --ek-fs-meta:      0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --ek-fs-sm:        0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --ek-fs-base:      1rem;       /* 16px */
  --ek-fs-lg:        1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --ek-fs-h6:        1rem;
  --ek-fs-h5:        1.125rem;
  --ek-fs-h4:        1.375rem;
  --ek-fs-h3:        1.75rem;
  --ek-fs-h2:        2.25rem;
  --ek-fs-h1:        3rem;
  --ek-fs-hero:      3.75rem;

  --ek-lh-tight:     1.12;
  --ek-lh-snug:      1.28;
  --ek-lh-body:      1.6;

  --ek-tracking-eyebrow: 0.09em;

  /* Space scale (4pt) */
  --ek-1:  4px;   --ek-2:  8px;   --ek-3:  12px;  --ek-4:  16px;
  --ek-5:  20px;  --ek-6:  24px;  --ek-8:  32px;  --ek-10: 40px;
  --ek-12: 48px;  --ek-16: 64px;  --ek-20: 80px;

  /* Layout */
  --ek-container:    1280px;
  --ek-container-nr: 1040px;   /* narrow, article reading width */
  --ek-gutter:       20px;
  --ek-gap:          24px;

  /* Shape & depth */
  --ek-radius:       2px;
  --ek-radius-lg:    6px;
  --ek-radius-pill:  999px;
  --ek-shadow-1:     0 1px 2px rgba(16,16,18,.08);
  --ek-shadow-2:     0 6px 24px rgba(16,16,18,.10);

  /* Motion */
  --ek-t-fast:  120ms cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.3,1);
  --ek-t:       200ms cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.3,1);

  /* Z-index */
  --ek-z-header: 100;
  --ek-z-drawer: 200;
  --ek-z-top:    300;
}

/* Optional dark section theme: <div class="ek-theme-dark"> */
.ek-theme-dark {
  --ek-ink: #ffffff;
  --ek-ink-2: #d6d6db;
  --ek-ink-3: #a1a1aa;
  --ek-surface: #101012;
  --ek-surface-2: #1a1a1d;
  --ek-surface-3: #26262a;
  --ek-line: #2e2e33;
  --ek-line-strong: #ffffff;
  --ek-line-soft: #232327;
  background: var(--ek-surface);
  color: var(--ek-ink-2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET / BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ek-surface);
  color: var(--ek-ink-2);
  font-family: var(--ek-font-ui);
  font-size: var(--ek-fs-base);
  line-height: var(--ek-lh-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, video, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--ek-font-display); color: var(--ek-ink); font-weight: 700; line-height: var(--ek-lh-tight); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

:where(a, button, input, select, textarea, [tabindex]):focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ek-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.ek-skip {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: var(--ek-z-top);
  background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; padding: var(--ek-3) var(--ek-4);
}
.ek-skip:focus { left: var(--ek-3); top: var(--ek-3); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--ek-container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--ek-gutter); }
.ek-container--narrow { max-width: var(--ek-container-nr); }

.ek-section { padding-block: var(--ek-10); }
.ek-section--tight { padding-block: var(--ek-6); }
.ek-section--alt { background: var(--ek-surface-2); }
.ek-section--dark { background: var(--ek-inverse); color: #d6d6db; }
.ek-section + .ek-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--ek-line-soft); }

.ek-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--ek-gap); }
.ek-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.ek-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.ek-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.ek-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr)); }
/* editorial layouts */
.ek-grid--lead      { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1fr); }   /* hero + rail */
.ek-grid--main-rail { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 320px; }           /* content + sidebar */
.ek-grid--rail-main { grid-template-columns: 300px minmax(0,1fr); }

.ek-stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--ek-4); }
.ek-stack--sm > * + * { margin-top: var(--ek-2); }
.ek-stack--lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--ek-8); }

.ek-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ek-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ek-row--between { justify-content: space-between; }
.ek-row--end { justify-content: flex-end; }

.ek-rule { height: 1px; background: var(--ek-line); border: 0; margin: 0; }
.ek-rule--strong { height: 3px; background: var(--ek-line-strong); }
.ek-rule--brand { height: 3px; background: var(--ek-brand); }

/* Divided list: rows separated by hairlines */
.ek-divided > * + * { border-top: 1px solid var(--ek-line); padding-top: var(--ek-4); margin-top: var(--ek-4); }
.ek-divided--tight > * + * { padding-top: var(--ek-3); margin-top: var(--ek-3); }

/* Vertical column rules between grid items */
.ek-grid--ruled > * { padding-inline: var(--ek-5); border-left: 1px solid var(--ek-line); }
.ek-grid--ruled > *:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.ek-grid--ruled > *:last-child { padding-right: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. TYPOGRAPHY PRIMITIVES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ek-font-ui);
  font-size: var(--ek-fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ek-tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ek-brand);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--ek-2);
}
.ek-eyebrow--muted { color: var(--ek-ink-3); }
.ek-eyebrow--ink   { color: var(--ek-ink); }

.ek-hero-title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-hero); }
.ek-h1 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h1); }
.ek-h2 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h2); }
.ek-h3 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h3); }
.ek-h4 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h4); }
.ek-h5 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h5); line-height: var(--ek-lh-snug); }
.ek-h6 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h6); line-height: var(--ek-lh-snug); }

.ek-dek { font-family: var(--ek-font-body); font-size: var(--ek-fs-lg); color: var(--ek-ink-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.ek-prose { font-family: var(--ek-font-body); font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ek-ink-2); }
.ek-prose h2 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h3); margin: var(--ek-8) 0 var(--ek-3); }
.ek-prose h3 { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h4); margin: var(--ek-6) 0 var(--ek-2); }
.ek-prose a { color: var(--ek-brand); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.ek-prose ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1em; }
.ek-prose li { margin-bottom: .4em; }

.ek-meta { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); font-family: var(--ek-font-ui); }
.ek-meta a { color: var(--ek-ink-2); font-weight: 600; }
.ek-meta a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-meta__dot::before { content: "·"; margin: 0 var(--ek-2); color: var(--ek-ink-4); }

.ek-link-underline { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--ek-brand), var(--ek-brand)); background-size: 0 2px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0 100%; transition: background-size var(--ek-t); }
.ek-link-underline:hover { background-size: 100% 2px; }

.ek-clamp-2 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.ek-clamp-3 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.ek-clamp-4 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--ek-2);
  font-family: var(--ek-font-ui); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--ek-radius);
  background: var(--ek-brand); color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer; text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--ek-t), color var(--ek-t), border-color var(--ek-t), transform var(--ek-t-fast);
}
.ek-btn:hover { background: var(--ek-brand-dark); }
.ek-btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.ek-btn[disabled], .ek-btn.is-disabled { background: var(--ek-surface-3); color: var(--ek-ink-4); cursor: not-allowed; }

.ek-btn--dark    { background: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-btn--dark:hover { background: #000; }
.ek-btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ek-ink); border-color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; }
.ek-btn--ghost   { background: transparent; color: var(--ek-ink); border-color: var(--ek-line); }
.ek-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ek-surface-2); }
.ek-btn--light   { background: #fff; color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-btn--light:hover { background: var(--ek-surface-2); }
.ek-btn--pill    { border-radius: var(--ek-radius-pill); }
.ek-btn--sm      { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); }
.ek-btn--lg      { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: var(--ek-fs-base); }
.ek-btn--block   { display: flex; width: 100%; }

/* Text link with arrow (See All) */
.ek-more {
  font-family: var(--ek-font-ui); font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ek-ink);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ek-more::after { content: "→"; transition: transform var(--ek-t); }
.ek-more:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-more:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Icon button */
.ek-iconbtn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: transparent; border: 0; border-radius: var(--ek-radius); cursor: pointer; color: var(--ek-ink);
}
.ek-iconbtn:hover { background: var(--ek-surface-2); }
.ek-iconbtn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. BADGES / TAGS / CHIPS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--ek-font-ui); font-size: var(--ek-fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: var(--ek-radius); background: var(--ek-surface-3); color: var(--ek-ink-2);
}
.ek-tag--brand     { background: var(--ek-brand); color: #fff; }
.ek-tag--soft      { background: var(--ek-brand-soft); color: var(--ek-brand-dark); }
.ek-tag--sponsored { background: var(--ek-accent-soft); color: #a05000; }
.ek-tag--live      { background: var(--ek-brand); color:#fff; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.ek-tag--live::before { content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; animation: ek-pulse 1.6s infinite; }
@keyframes ek-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.25} }

.ek-chips { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ek-chip {
  display: inline-block; padding: 7px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line);
  border-radius: var(--ek-radius-pill); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ek-ink-2);
  transition: all var(--ek-t); white-space: nowrap;
}
.ek-chip:hover { border-color: var(--ek-ink); color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-chip.is-active { background: var(--ek-ink); border-color: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HEADER / MASTHEAD / NAV
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-topbar {
  background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.ek-topbar .ek-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--ek-4); min-height: 36px; }
.ek-topbar a { color: #fff; opacity: .85; }
.ek-topbar a:hover { opacity: 1; text-decoration: underline; }
.ek-topbar__links { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-4); }

.ek-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: var(--ek-z-header);
  background: var(--ek-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ek-line);
}
.ek-header__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ek-4); min-height: 68px; }
.ek-header.is-stuck { box-shadow: var(--ek-shadow-1); }

.ek-logo { font-family: var(--ek-font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -.04em; color: var(--ek-ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ek-logo__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; }
.ek-logo__mark--brand { background: var(--ek-brand); }

.ek-nav { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: var(--ek-1); margin-left: var(--ek-4); }
.ek-nav__item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.ek-nav__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; height: 100%;
  padding: 0 var(--ek-3); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ek-ink);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; transition: color var(--ek-t), border-color var(--ek-t);
}
.ek-nav__link:hover, .ek-nav__item:focus-within .ek-nav__link { color: var(--ek-brand); border-bottom-color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-nav__caret { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); }

.ek-header__actions { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ek-2); }

/* Mega dropdown */
.ek-mega {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 640px;
  background: var(--ek-surface); border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); border-top: 3px solid var(--ek-brand);
  box-shadow: var(--ek-shadow-2); padding: var(--ek-6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: var(--ek-6);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--ek-t), transform var(--ek-t), visibility var(--ek-t);
}
.ek-nav__item:hover > .ek-mega,
.ek-nav__item:focus-within > .ek-mega,
.ek-mega.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.ek-mega__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ek-ink-3); margin-bottom: var(--ek-3); font-weight: 700; }
.ek-mega__list li + li { margin-top: 10px; }
.ek-mega__list a { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-mega__list a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }

/* Search */
.ek-search { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.ek-search input {
  width: 200px; padding: 9px 12px 9px 34px; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line);
  border-radius: var(--ek-radius-pill); background: var(--ek-surface-2); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm);
  transition: width var(--ek-t), border-color var(--ek-t);
}
.ek-search input:focus { width: 260px; background: #fff; border-color: var(--ek-ink); outline: none; }
.ek-search svg { position: absolute; left: 11px; width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--ek-ink-3); pointer-events: none; }

/* Section nav strip (secondary categories) */
.ek-subnav { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ek-line); background: var(--ek-surface); }
.ek-subnav__inner { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-5); overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; padding-block: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-subnav__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ek-subnav a { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ek-ink-2); white-space: nowrap; }
.ek-subnav a:hover, .ek-subnav a.is-active { color: var(--ek-brand); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.ek-burger { display: none; }
.ek-drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(88vw, 380px); z-index: var(--ek-z-drawer);
  background: var(--ek-surface); border-left: 1px solid var(--ek-line);
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform var(--ek-t);
  overflow-y: auto; padding: var(--ek-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--ek-4);
}
.ek-drawer.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.ek-drawer__scrim { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(16,16,18,.5); z-index: calc(var(--ek-z-drawer) - 1); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity var(--ek-t), visibility var(--ek-t); }
.ek-drawer__scrim.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.ek-drawer__group summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: var(--ek-3) 0; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ek-line); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
.ek-drawer__group summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ek-drawer__group summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-drawer__group[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.ek-drawer__group ul { padding: var(--ek-3) 0; }
.ek-drawer__group li + li { margin-top: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-drawer__group a { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); color: var(--ek-ink-2); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. SECTION HEADER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-sechead {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--ek-4);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ek-line-strong); padding-bottom: var(--ek-2); margin-bottom: var(--ek-6);
}
.ek-sechead__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h3); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.ek-sechead__title a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-sechead__sub { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.ek-sechead--brand { border-bottom-color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-sechead--thin  { border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: var(--ek-line); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. MEDIA / THUMBS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-media {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ek-surface-3);
  border-radius: var(--ek-radius); display: block;
}
.ek-media::before { content: ""; display: block; padding-top: 56.25%; }
.ek-media > img, .ek-media > video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.3,1); }
.ek-media--1x1::before  { padding-top: 100%; }
.ek-media--4x3::before  { padding-top: 75%; }
.ek-media--3x2::before  { padding-top: 66.66%; }
.ek-media--21x9::before { padding-top: 42.85%; }
.ek-media--portrait::before { padding-top: 133%; }
a:hover > .ek-media > img, .ek-card:hover .ek-media > img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Placeholder pattern (image na ho tab) */
.ek-media--ph { background:
  repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--ek-surface-3) 0 10px, #e4e4e0 10px 20px); }
.ek-media__label { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.ek-media__badge { position: absolute; left: var(--ek-2); top: var(--ek-2); z-index: 2; }
.ek-media__play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%);
}
.ek-media__play span {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform var(--ek-t);
}
.ek-media__play span::after { content: ""; border-left: 15px solid var(--ek-ink); border-top: 9px solid transparent; border-bottom: 9px solid transparent; margin-left: 4px; }
a:hover .ek-media__play span { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ek-media__duration { position: absolute; right: var(--ek-2); bottom: var(--ek-2); background: rgba(16,16,18,.85); color: #fff; font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: var(--ek-radius); z-index: 2; }

.ek-caption { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); margin-top: var(--ek-2); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. CARDS  (sabse zyada reuse hone wale blocks)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-card { display: block; }
.ek-card__body { padding-top: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-card__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h5); line-height: var(--ek-lh-snug); }
.ek-card:hover .ek-card__title, .ek-card__title a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-card__dek { font-family: var(--ek-font-body); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); color: var(--ek-ink-2); margin-top: var(--ek-2); }
.ek-card__meta { margin-top: var(--ek-3); }

/* 10a. Lead / hero card */
.ek-card--lead .ek-card__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h1); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.ek-card--lead .ek-card__dek { font-size: var(--ek-fs-lg); margin-top: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-card--lead .ek-card__body { padding-top: var(--ek-5); }

/* 10b. Overlay card (text image ke upar) */
.ek-card--overlay { position: relative; color: #fff; }
.ek-card--overlay .ek-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.82) 100%); }
.ek-card--overlay .ek-card__body { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: var(--ek-6); z-index: 2; }
.ek-card--overlay .ek-card__title { color: #fff; }
.ek-card--overlay .ek-meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.ek-card--overlay .ek-meta a { color: #fff; }
.ek-card--overlay:hover .ek-card__title { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* 10c. Horizontal card (thumb + text) */
.ek-card--h { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-4); align-items: start; }
.ek-card--h .ek-card__body { padding-top: 0; }
.ek-card--h.ek-card--rev { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 200px; }
.ek-card--h.ek-card--rev > a:first-child, .ek-card--h.ek-card--rev > .ek-media { order: 2; }

/* 10d. Compact list row (square thumb) */
.ek-card--compact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-3); align-items: start; }
.ek-card--compact .ek-card__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); }
.ek-card--compact .ek-card__body { padding-top: 0; }

/* 10e. Text-only row */
.ek-card--text .ek-card__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h6); }

/* 10f. Numbered / ranked list */
.ek-ranked { counter-reset: ek-rank; }
.ek-ranked > li { counter-increment: ek-rank; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-3); align-items: start; }
.ek-ranked > li::before {
  content: counter(ek-rank, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--ek-font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ek-brand); line-height: 1;
}

/* 10g. Boxed card (border ya surface ke sath) */
.ek-card--boxed { border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); border-radius: var(--ek-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--ek-surface); transition: box-shadow var(--ek-t), transform var(--ek-t); }
.ek-card--boxed:hover { box-shadow: var(--ek-shadow-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ek-card--boxed .ek-card__body { padding: var(--ek-5); }
.ek-card--boxed .ek-media { border-radius: 0; }

/* 10h. Magazine cover card */
.ek-cover { text-align: center; }
.ek-cover .ek-media { box-shadow: var(--ek-shadow-2); }
.ek-cover .ek-media::before { padding-top: 130%; }
.ek-cover__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h5); margin-top: var(--ek-4); }
.ek-cover__sub { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); font-style: italic; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Byline with avatar */
.ek-byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ek-2); }
.ek-avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ek-surface-3); object-fit: cover; flex: none; }
.ek-avatar--lg { width: 48px; height: 48px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. RAILS / SIDEBAR MODULES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-module { border-top: 3px solid var(--ek-line-strong); padding-top: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-module__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h4); margin-bottom: var(--ek-4); }
.ek-module--brand { border-top-color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-module--boxed { border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); border-top-width: 3px; border-top-color: var(--ek-brand); padding: var(--ek-5); border-radius: var(--ek-radius); }
.ek-module.is-sticky { position: sticky; top: 90px; }

/* Ticker / trending strip */
.ek-ticker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ek-4); border-block: 1px solid var(--ek-line); padding-block: var(--ek-3); overflow: hidden; }
.ek-ticker__label { font-size: var(--ek-fs-eyebrow); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: var(--ek-brand); padding: 5px 9px; flex: none; }
.ek-ticker__track { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-6); overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.ek-ticker__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ek-ticker__track a { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-ticker__track a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }

/* Horizontal scroller (carousel without JS) */
.ek-scroller { display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr); gap: var(--ek-gap); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: var(--ek-2); scrollbar-width: thin; }
.ek-scroller > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }

/* Ad slot */
.ek-ad { display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ek-surface-2); border: 1px dashed var(--ek-line); color: var(--ek-ink-4); font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; min-height: 250px; }
.ek-ad--leader { min-height: 90px; }
.ek-ad--rail   { min-height: 600px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. PANELS / CTA / NEWSLETTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-panel { background: var(--ek-surface-2); border-radius: var(--ek-radius-lg); padding: var(--ek-8); }
.ek-panel--dark { background: var(--ek-inverse); color: #d6d6db; }
.ek-panel--dark h2, .ek-panel--dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.ek-panel--brand { background: var(--ek-brand); color: #fff; }
.ek-panel--brand h2, .ek-panel--brand h3 { color: #fff; }
.ek-panel--outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); }

.ek-newsletter { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,420px); gap: var(--ek-8); align-items: center; }
.ek-newsletter__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h2); }
.ek-form { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); }
.ek-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 13px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); border-radius: var(--ek-radius);
  background: #fff; font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); color: var(--ek-ink);
}
.ek-input::placeholder { color: var(--ek-ink-4); }
.ek-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ek-ink); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226,35,26,.12); }
.ek-form__note { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); margin-top: var(--ek-3); }
.ek-panel--dark .ek-form__note, .ek-panel--brand .ek-form__note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* Stat block */
.ek-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px,1fr)); gap: var(--ek-6); }
.ek-stat__num { font-family: var(--ek-font-display); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ek-ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.ek-stat__label { font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ek-ink-3); margin-top: var(--ek-2); }

/* Feature list (emoji/icon + link + blurb) */
.ek-featlist > li { padding-block: var(--ek-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--ek-line); }
.ek-featlist__title { font-size: var(--ek-fs-h6); display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); align-items: baseline; }
.ek-featlist__title a:hover { color: var(--ek-brand); }
.ek-featlist p { font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); color: var(--ek-ink-3); margin: var(--ek-1) 0 0; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.ek-crumbs { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); color: var(--ek-ink-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ek-crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: var(--ek-2); color: var(--ek-ink-4); }

/* Pull quote & share bar (article page) */
.ek-pullquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--ek-brand); padding-left: var(--ek-5); margin: var(--ek-8) 0; font-family: var(--ek-font-display); font-size: var(--ek-fs-h4); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-share { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); align-items: center; }
.ek-share__btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ek-ink-2); transition: all var(--ek-t); }
.ek-share__btn:hover { background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ek-ink); }

/* Pagination */
.ek-pager { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.ek-pager a, .ek-pager span { min-width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--ek-line); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--ek-radius); }
.ek-pager a:hover { border-color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-pager .is-current { background: var(--ek-ink); border-color: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-footer { background: var(--ek-inverse); color: #a1a1aa; padding-block: var(--ek-12) var(--ek-8); font-size: var(--ek-fs-sm); }
.ek-footer a { color: #d6d6db; }
.ek-footer a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.ek-footer__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--ek-8); }
.ek-footer__title { color: #fff; font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: var(--ek-4); font-family: var(--ek-font-ui); font-weight: 700; }
.ek-footer__list li + li { margin-top: 10px; }
.ek-footer__social { display: flex; gap: var(--ek-2); margin-top: var(--ek-5); }
.ek-footer__social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid #2e2e33; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.ek-footer__social a:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ek-ink); }
.ek-footer__legal { border-top: 1px solid #2e2e33; margin-top: var(--ek-10); padding-top: var(--ek-6); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--ek-4); flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); }
.ek-footer__editions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--ek-4); font-size: var(--ek-fs-meta); margin-top: var(--ek-4); }

/* Back to top */
.ek-totop {
  position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: var(--ek-z-top);
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ek-ink); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px); transition: all var(--ek-t);
}
.ek-totop.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. UTILITIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ek-mt-0{margin-top:0}.ek-mt-2{margin-top:var(--ek-2)}.ek-mt-3{margin-top:var(--ek-3)}
.ek-mt-4{margin-top:var(--ek-4)}.ek-mt-6{margin-top:var(--ek-6)}.ek-mt-8{margin-top:var(--ek-8)}
.ek-mt-10{margin-top:var(--ek-10)}
.ek-mb-0{margin-bottom:0}.ek-mb-4{margin-bottom:var(--ek-4)}.ek-mb-6{margin-bottom:var(--ek-6)}
.ek-text-center{text-align:center}.ek-text-right{text-align:right}
.ek-muted{color:var(--ek-ink-3)}
.ek-brand-color{color:var(--ek-brand)}
.ek-uppercase{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.ek-sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.ek-full{width:100%}
.ek-only-mob{display:none}   /* mobile par visible hota hai (breakpoint me revert) */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. RESPONSIVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  :root { --ek-fs-hero: 3rem; --ek-fs-h1: 2.5rem; --ek-fs-h2: 2rem; }
  .ek-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .ek-grid--main-rail, .ek-grid--rail-main, .ek-grid--lead { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); }
  .ek-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ek-module.is-sticky { position: static; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ek-nav, .ek-search, .ek-topbar__links { display: none; }
  .ek-burger { display: inline-flex; }
  .ek-grid--3, .ek-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .ek-grid--ruled > * { border-left: 0; padding-inline: 0; }
  .ek-newsletter { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-5); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --ek-fs-hero: 2.125rem; --ek-fs-h1: 1.875rem; --ek-fs-h2: 1.5rem;
    --ek-fs-h3: 1.375rem; --ek-fs-h4: 1.25rem; --ek-fs-h5: 1.0625rem;
    --ek-gutter: 16px; --ek-gap: 20px;
  }
  .ek-section { padding-block: var(--ek-8); }
  .ek-grid--2, .ek-grid--3, .ek-grid--4, .ek-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); }
  .ek-card--h { grid-template-columns: 120px minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-3); }
  .ek-card--h.ek-card--rev { grid-template-columns: 120px minmax(0,1fr); }
  .ek-card--h.ek-card--rev > a:first-child, .ek-card--h.ek-card--rev > .ek-media { order: 0; }
  .ek-card--overlay .ek-card__body { padding: var(--ek-4); }
  .ek-panel { padding: var(--ek-5); }
  .ek-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); gap: var(--ek-6); }
  .ek-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .ek-hide-mob { display: none !important; }
  .ek-only-mob { display: revert; }
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  .ek-header, .ek-topbar, .ek-footer, .ek-ad, .ek-totop, .ek-drawer { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; }
}