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

        :root {
            --maroon: #8B1538;
            --dark-maroon: #5A0E24;
            --gold: #FFD700;
            --dark-bg: #0A0A0A;
            --card-bg: #1A1A1A;
            --glass-bg: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);
            --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
            --text-secondary: #B0B0B0;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            cursor: none;
        }

        /* Custom Cursor */
        .cursor {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            border: 2px solid var(--maroon);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .cursor-follower {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border: 1px solid var(--gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9998;
            opacity: 0.5;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, var(--dark-maroon) 100%);
        }

        .particles {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            width: 2px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: float 10s infinite;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(50px); }
        }

        .hero-content {
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 2;
            padding: 2rem;
            max-width: 1200px;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary), var(--gold));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
        }

        .hero-descriptor {
            font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease;
        }

        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            animation: fadeInUp 1.6s ease;
        }

        .btn {
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--dark-maroon));
            color: var(--text-primary);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.5);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--dark-bg);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* Live Stats Section */
        .stats-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .stat-card {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .stat-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1), transparent);
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .stat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.4);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .stat-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Live Activity Feed */
        .activity-feed {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .status-dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            background: #00FF00;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.2); }
        }

        .activity-text {
            flex: 1;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        /* Journey Timeline */
        .timeline-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%);
        }

        .timeline {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 2px;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold));
        }

        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards;
        }

        .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
            animation: fadeInRight 0.8s ease forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fadeInLeft {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        @keyframes fadeInRight {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        .timeline-content {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 2rem;
            width: 45%;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .timeline-content:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .timeline-dot {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            background: var(--gold);
            border: 3px solid var(--dark-bg);
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .timeline-date {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .timeline-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .timeline-subtitle {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Skills Constellation */
        .skills-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
        }

        .skills-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .skill-domain {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .skill-domain:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }

        .domain-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .skill-item {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
        }

        .skill-item:hover {
            background: rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.2);
            transform: translateX(10px);
        }

        .skill-name {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .skill-level {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .skill-tooltip {
            position: absolute;
            top: -60px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: var(--maroon);
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            white-space: nowrap;
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .skill-item:hover .skill-tooltip {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Projects Section */
        .projects-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%);
        }

        .projects-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .project-card {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
        }

        .project-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.5);
        }

        .project-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 200px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--dark-maroon));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 4rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .project-image::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .project-card:hover .project-image::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .project-content {
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .project-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .project-tech {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .project-description {
            color: var(--text-primary);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .project-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .project-link {
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            background: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .project-link:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--dark-bg);
        }

        /* Beyond Code Section */
        .beyond-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
        }

        .interests-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .interest-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 2rem;
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .interest-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(5deg);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .interest-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .interest-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .beyond-tagline {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 2rem;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Testimonials Section */
        .testimonials-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--dark-bg) 100%);
        }

        .testimonials-carousel {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 2rem auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem;
            text-align: center;
            display: none;
        }

        .testimonial-card.active {
            display: block;
            animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        .testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .author-image {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .author-info h4 {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
        }

        .author-info p {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .carousel-controls {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .carousel-btn {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.5);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .carousel-btn.active {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: scale(1.3);
        }

        /* Contact Section */
        .contact-section {
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .contact-content {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .contact-tagline {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin: 2rem 0;
        }

        .contact-item {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .contact-icon {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .contact-link {
            color: var(--text-primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-link:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            body {
                cursor: auto;
            }
            
            .cursor, .cursor-follower {
                display: none;
            }

            .timeline::before {
                left: 20px;
            }

            .timeline-item {
                flex-direction: column !important;
                padding-left: 50px;
            }

            .timeline-content {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .timeline-dot {
                left: 20px;
            }

            .projects-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* Scroll Animation */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.6s ease;
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* === VIEW COUNTER BADGE === */
.view-counter {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid #8B1538; /* maroon */
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    animation: slideInRight 0.8s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
}

.view-counter-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.view-counter-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.view-counter-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #B0B0B0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.view-counter-number {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFD700;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(100px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

/* Loading text animation */
.loading {
    color: #B0B0B0;
    animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .view-counter {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .view-counter-number {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}