/* =========================================================
   Thinakaran — Lankasri-style news portal skin
   Loaded after style.css; all classes prefixed .lk-
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --lk-bg:      #ececec;
  --lk-red:     #e10600;
  --lk-red-dk:  #b30500;
  --lk-black:   #1a1a1a;
  --lk-panel:   #1c1c1c;
  --lk-card:    #ffffff;
  --lk-line:    #dddddd;
  --lk-ink:     #1c1c1c;
  --lk-muted:   #777777;
  --lk-gold:    #f0a63c;
  --lk-amber:   #f5a623;
  --lk-amber-2: #e2921a;
}

/* =========================================================
   ANIMATED SITE BACKGROUND — red/white abstract
   ========================================================= */
body, body.custom-background{ background:#f7e9e8; }

/* base diagonal gradient (static, the moving parts live in .lk-bgfx) */
body::before{
  content:''; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-3; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffece9 30%, #ffc4bc 58%, #f4695d 85%, #e02417 100%);
}

/* ---- animated scene: floating aurora orbs + flowing waves ---- */
.lk-bgfx{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-2; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; opacity:.72; }

.lk-orb{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(65px); will-change:transform;
}
.lk-orb-1{
  width:480px; height:480px; top:-140px; left:-120px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255,120,105,.85), rgba(255,120,105,0) 70%);
  animation:lkOrbFloat1 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.lk-orb-2{
  width:560px; height:560px; top:-80px; right:-160px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(224,36,23,.75), rgba(224,36,23,0) 70%);
  animation:lkOrbFloat2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.lk-orb-3{
  width:420px; height:420px; bottom:-60px; left:32%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,152,0,.5), rgba(255,152,0,0) 70%);
  animation:lkOrbFloat3 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lkOrbFloat1{
  0%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100%{ transform:translate(90px,70px) scale(1.18); }
}
@keyframes lkOrbFloat2{
  0%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1.1) rotate(0deg); }
  100%{ transform:translate(-110px,90px) scale(.92) rotate(18deg); }
}
@keyframes lkOrbFloat3{
  0%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100%{ transform:translate(-70px,-60px) scale(1.22); }
}

/* waves: three full-screen layers sliding at different speeds for parallax depth */
.lk-wave{
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0;
  width:200%; height:100%;
  background-repeat:repeat-x; background-size:50% 100%;
  will-change:transform;
}
.lk-wave-1{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 200' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,100 C150,170 350,30 600,100 C850,170 1050,30 1200,100 L1200,200 L0,200 Z' fill='%23e02417' fill-opacity='0.22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:lkWaveSlide 13s linear infinite;
}
.lk-wave-2{
  height:68%;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 200' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,110 C200,40 400,180 600,110 C800,40 1000,180 1200,110 L1200,200 L0,200 Z' fill='%23ff6d5e' fill-opacity='0.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:lkWaveSlide 19s linear infinite reverse;
}
.lk-wave-3{
  height:38%;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 200' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,120 C150,60 350,180 600,120 C850,60 1050,180 1200,120 L1200,200 L0,200 Z' fill='%23b3160c' fill-opacity='0.28'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:lkWaveSlide 9s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes lkWaveSlide{
  0%{ transform:translateX(0); }
  100%{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width:768px){
  .lk-orb{ filter:blur(45px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .lk-orb, .lk-wave{ animation:none; }
}

.lk-wide{ max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 16px; }

/* =========================================================
   TOP STRIP — social / logo / user
   ========================================================= */
.lk-topstrip{ background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; }
.lk-topstrip-inner{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; align-items:center;
  min-height:88px; gap:14px;
}
/* animated "today" calendar card */
.lk-cal{
  justify-self:start;
  width:96px; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff; box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(180,20,10,.22);
  text-align:center; position:relative;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; perspective:600px;
  animation:lkCalIn .8s var(--ease) both, lkCalFloat 4s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.lk-cal:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(180,20,10,.35); }
.lk-cal-top{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lk-red), #ff4d2e);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  animation:lkGradientMove 5s linear infinite;
  color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-weight:800; font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em; padding:7px 4px 5px;
}
.lk-cal-ring{
  position:absolute; top:-4px; width:5px; height:9px;
  background:#fff; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35) inset;
}
.lk-cal-ring:first-child{ left:20%; }
.lk-cal-ring:nth-child(2){ right:20%; }
.lk-cal-body{ padding:5px 4px 8px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1px; }
.lk-cal-day{
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-weight:900; font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--lk-red);
  animation:lkCalPop .6s var(--ease) .5s both;
}
.lk-cal-week{ font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-weight:700; font-size:.66rem; color:#777; }
@keyframes lkCalIn{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:rotateX(80deg) translateY(-14px); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:rotateX(0) translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes lkCalFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
}
@keyframes lkCalPop{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(.3); }
  70%{ transform:scale(1.15); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .lk-cal, .lk-cal-top, .lk-cal-day{ animation:none; }
}
.lk-topstrip-logo{ justify-self:center; display:block; }
.lk-topstrip-logo img{ max-height:62px; width:auto; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.lk-topstrip-logo:hover img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.lk-topstrip-user{ justify-self:end; }
.lk-topstrip-user a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  color:#444; font-weight:600; font-size:.86rem;
}
.lk-topstrip-user a:hover{ color:var(--lk-red); }
.lk-user-avatar{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:#efefef; color:#8a8a8a;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lk-topstrip-inner{ min-height:64px; }
  .lk-topstrip-logo img{ max-height:40px; }
  .lk-user-name{ display:none; }
}

/* nav bar shows menu only — branding lives in the top strip */
.lk-header .lk-logo{ display:none; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.lk-header{
  background:var(--lk-black);
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:900;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.lk-header-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
  height:58px;
}
.lk-burger{
  background:none; border:0; color:#fff; padding:6px;
  display:inline-flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
}
.lk-burger span{ width:20px; height:2px; background:#fff; display:block; border-radius:2px; }

.lk-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; flex-shrink:0; }
.lk-logo img{ max-height:40px; width:auto; }
.lk-logo .lk-logo-text{
  color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-tamil);
  font-weight:900; font-size:1.35rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
}
.lk-logo .lk-logo-badge{
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.28em; padding:4px 8px 4px 10px; border-radius:4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.lk-nav{ flex:1; min-width:0; }
.lk-nav ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.lk-nav li{ position:relative; }
.lk-nav a{
  display:block; color:#e8e8e8; font-family:var(--f-tamil);
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; padding:10px 11px;
  white-space:nowrap; border-radius:3px;
  transition:background .2s, color .2s;
}
.lk-nav a:hover{ background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff; }
.lk-nav li ul{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; min-width:210px;
  background:var(--lk-black); border-top:2px solid var(--lk-red);
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:0; padding:6px 0;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.lk-nav li:hover > ul{ display:flex; }
.lk-nav li ul a{ padding:9px 16px; }

.lk-header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-left:auto; }
.lk-header-actions .lk-hbtn{
  background:none; border:0; color:#fff; padding:8px;
  display:inline-flex; border-radius:4px; transition:background .2s;
}
.lk-header-actions .lk-hbtn:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }

/* scroll progress bar — fills as the page scrolls */
.lk-scrollbar{ height:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); overflow:hidden; }
.lk-scrollbar span{
  display:block; height:100%; width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lk-red), #ff4d2e);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(225,6,0,.7);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .08s linear;
}

.lk-search-panel{ background:#111; border-top:1px solid #333; padding:14px 0; }
.lk-search-panel form{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.lk-search-panel input[type=search]{
  flex:1; background:#fff; border:0; border-radius:3px;
  padding:10px 14px; font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.95rem;
}
.lk-search-panel button{
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff; border:0; border-radius:3px;
  padding:10px 22px; font-weight:700;
}

/* mobile nav drawer */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .lk-nav{
    position:fixed; inset:58px 0 0 auto; width:min(320px, 85vw);
    background:var(--lk-black); padding:12px; overflow-y:auto;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .28s var(--ease);
    z-index:950;
  }
  .lk-nav.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .lk-nav ul{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .lk-nav li ul{ position:static; display:flex; border:0; box-shadow:none; padding-left:14px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1025px){ .lk-burger{ display:none; } }

/* =========================================================
   PAGE LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */
.lk-page{ padding:18px 0 30px; }
.lk-layout{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 360px; gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
}
.lk-layout-3col{ grid-template-columns:200px minmax(0,1fr) 340px; }
@media (max-width: 1240px){ .lk-layout-3col{ grid-template-columns:180px minmax(0,1fr) 320px; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .lk-layout, .lk-layout-3col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .lk-layout-3col .lk-leftbar{ order:2; }
  .lk-layout-3col .lk-main{ order:1; }
  .lk-layout-3col .lk-side{ order:3; }
}

/* =========================================================
   LEFT NAV SIDEBAR
   ========================================================= */
.lk-leftbar{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--lk-line); border-radius:8px;
  padding:14px 14px 18px;
}

.lk-lnav-head{
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.98rem; font-weight:900; color:#1a3c8f;
  margin:18px 0 8px;
}
.lk-lnav-head::after{
  content:''; display:block; height:3px; border-radius:3px;
  margin-top:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1a3c8f,#3b82f6,#e91e63);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  animation:lkGradientMove 5s linear infinite;
}
.lk-lnav-item{ position:relative; }
.lk-lnav-item::after{
  content:''; display:block; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, #ececec, #dcdcdc 40%, #ececec 80%, transparent);
}
.lk-lnav-item:last-child::after{ display:none; }
.lk-lnav-item a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:700; color:#3a3a3a;
  padding:8px 6px; margin:3px 0; border-radius:9px;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.lk-lnav-ico{
  flex-shrink:0; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:9px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:#f2f2f2;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--tint, #888) 13%, #fff);
  color:var(--tint, #666);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tint, #888) 22%, #fff);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.lk-lnav-label{ flex:1; line-height:1.4; }
.lk-lnav-arrow{
  color:var(--tint, var(--lk-red)); font-weight:900; font-size:1rem;
  opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px);
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.lk-lnav-item a:hover{
  color:var(--tint, var(--lk-red));
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--tint, #888) 8%, #fff);
  transform:translateX(4px);
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tint, #888) 18%, transparent);
}
.lk-lnav-item a:hover .lk-lnav-ico{
  background:var(--tint, var(--lk-red)); color:#fff;
  transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-8deg);
  box-shadow:0 4px 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tint, #888) 45%, transparent);
}
.lk-lnav-item a:hover .lk-lnav-arrow{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
.lk-lnav-top a{ font-size:.92rem; font-weight:800; color:#1a3c8f; }

.lk-card{
  background:var(--lk-card); border:1px solid var(--lk-line);
  border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — top story
   ========================================================= */
.lk-hero{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:340px 1fr; gap:0; margin-bottom:16px; position:relative; }
.lk-hero .lk-hero-media{ display:block; position:relative; min-height:220px; }
.lk-hero .lk-hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.lk-hero .lk-hero-body{ padding:20px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:10px; }
.lk-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight:800; line-height:1.4; }
.lk-hero h1 a:hover{ color:var(--lk-red); }
.lk-hero time{ color:var(--lk-muted); font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.74rem; text-transform:uppercase; }
.lk-flag{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; z-index:5;
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:0 0 4px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px){ .lk-hero{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .lk-hero .lk-hero-media{ min-height:200px; position:relative; } .lk-hero .lk-hero-media img{ position:relative; height:200px; } }

/* =========================================================
   STORIES SLIDER
   ========================================================= */
.lk-stories{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(233,30,99,.08), rgba(59,130,246,.06) 38%, rgba(238,243,251,0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fdfbff,#eef3fb);
  border:1px solid var(--lk-line); border-radius:8px;
  padding:16px 16px 20px; margin-bottom:16px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.lk-stories::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e91e63,#ff9800,#3b82f6,#e91e63);
  background-size:300% 100%;
  animation:lkGradientMove 6s linear infinite;
}
.lk-stories-head{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:10px 12px;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:900;
  color:#e91e63; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.lk-stories-head::after{
  content:''; flex-basis:100%; height:3px; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e91e63,#ff9800,#3b82f6);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  animation:lkGradientMove 4s linear infinite;
}
.lk-new-badge{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff1744,#ff6d3f); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:.6rem; font-weight:900; letter-spacing:.22em;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase;
  animation:lkBlink 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,23,68,.55);
}
@keyframes lkBlink{
  0%,100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:.45; transform:scale(.96); }
}
@keyframes lkGradientMove{
  0%{ background-position:0% 0; }
  100%{ background-position:300% 0; }
}
.lk-stories-wrap{ position:relative; }
.lk-stories-track{
  display:flex; gap:14px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior:smooth; padding-bottom:6px;
  scrollbar-width:none;
}
.lk-stories-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.lk-story{
  flex:0 0 240px; scroll-snap-align:start;
  background:#fff; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(30,50,90,.12);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.lk-story:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(30,50,90,.22);
}
.lk-story-media{ position:relative; display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.lk-story-media img{ width:100%; height:160px; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.lk-story:hover .lk-story-media img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.lk-story-badge{
  position:absolute; top:10px; left:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e91e63,#ff6d3f); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.62rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.06em;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.lk-story-play{
  position:absolute; right:10px; bottom:10px;
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#5b2a5e; color:#fff; border:2px solid #fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:.7rem; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.lk-story-body{ padding:20px 14px 16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.lk-story-body h4{ font-size:.88rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.5; color:#182a4e; }
.lk-story-body h4 a:hover{ color:#e91e63; }
.lk-story-body p{
  font-size:.76rem; color:#556; line-height:1.6; margin:0;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:3; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.lk-story-nav{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:5;
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:0;
  background:#111; color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3); transition:background .2s;
}
.lk-story-nav:hover{ background:var(--lk-red); }
.lk-story-nav.prev{ left:-12px; }
.lk-story-nav.next{ right:-12px; }

/* =========================================================
   AD / PROMO STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.lk-adstrip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.lk-ad{
  position:relative; display:block; background:var(--lk-panel);
  border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; min-height:150px; color:#fff;
}
.lk-ad img{ width:100%; height:150px; object-fit:cover; opacity:.55; }
.lk-ad .lk-ad-body{
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; padding:10px 12px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.85));
}
.lk-ad .lk-ad-tag{
  position:absolute; top:8px; left:8px;
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff; font-size:.62rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.08em; padding:3px 8px; border-radius:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.lk-ad h4{ color:#fff; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.45; }
.lk-adstrip .widget{ margin:0; }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .lk-adstrip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   DUAL RECENT LISTS
   ========================================================= */
.lk-dual{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .lk-dual{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.lk-listbox{ background:var(--lk-card); border:1px solid var(--lk-line); border-radius:4px; padding:14px 14px 16px; }
.lk-listbox-head{
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:1rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--lk-ink);
  padding-bottom:9px; margin-bottom:6px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--lk-red);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.lk-listbox-head::before{ content:''; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--lk-red); }

.lk-item{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:96px 1fr; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  padding:11px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;
}
.lk-item:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.lk-item .lk-thumb{ display:block; border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden; }
.lk-item .lk-thumb img{ width:96px; height:66px; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.lk-item:hover .lk-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.lk-item h4{ font-size:.88rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.5; }
.lk-item h4 a:hover{ color:var(--lk-red); }
.lk-item time{ display:block; margin-top:4px; color:var(--lk-muted); font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; }

.lk-more{
  display:block; width:max-content; margin:14px auto 0;
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff !important;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700;
  padding:9px 22px; border-radius:3px; transition:background .2s;
}
.lk-more:hover{ background:var(--lk-red-dk); }

/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */
.lk-cat{ background:var(--lk-card); border:1px solid var(--lk-line); border-radius:4px; padding:0 14px 16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.lk-cat-head{ border-bottom:2px solid var(--chip, var(--lk-red)); margin:0 -14px 4px; padding:0; }
.lk-cat-head h2{
  display:inline-block; background:var(--chip, var(--lk-red)); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:800;
  padding:8px 20px; border-radius:0 0 14px 0; margin:0;
}
.lk-grid2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 26px; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .lk-grid2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM — category link table
   ========================================================= */
.lk-bigmore{
  display:block; width:max-content; margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:var(--lk-red); color:#fff !important; font-family:var(--f-tamil);
  font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem; padding:12px 34px; border-radius:4px;
}
.lk-bigmore:hover{ background:var(--lk-red-dk); }
.lk-cat-table{
  background:var(--lk-card); border:1px solid var(--lk-line); border-radius:4px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); overflow:hidden;
}
.lk-cat-table a{
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:#444;
  padding:10px 14px; border:1px solid #eee; text-align:center;
}
.lk-cat-table a:hover{ color:var(--lk-red); background:#fafafa; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .lk-cat-table{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* =========================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ========================================================= */
.lk-side{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; position:sticky; top:74px; }
@media (max-width:1024px){ .lk-side{ position:static; } }

.lk-side-head{
  background:var(--lk-black); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:800;
  padding:11px 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;
}
.lk-side-head::before{ content:''; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--lk-red); }

.lk-side-box{ border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--lk-line); background:var(--lk-card); }

/* tabs */
.lk-tabs{ display:flex; background:#2a2a2a; }
.lk-tabs button{
  flex:1; background:none; border:0; color:#bbb;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; padding:9px 6px;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
}
.lk-tabs button.is-active{ color:#fff; border-bottom-color:var(--lk-red); background:#1c1c1c; }

/* dark news list */
.lk-darklist{ background:var(--lk-panel); }
.lk-darklist .lk-ditem{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 92px; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #2e2e2e;
}
.lk-darklist .lk-ditem:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.lk-darklist h4{ color:#f2f2f2; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1.5; }
.lk-darklist h4 a:hover{ color:var(--lk-gold); }
.lk-darklist time{ display:block; margin-top:5px; color:var(--lk-gold); font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; }
.lk-darklist .lk-dthumb{ border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden; display:block; }
.lk-darklist .lk-dthumb img{ width:92px; height:64px; object-fit:cover; }

/* death notices */
.lk-obits{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; padding:12px; background:#f3f3f3; }
.lk-obit{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:76px 1fr; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lk-amber), var(--lk-amber-2));
  border-radius:4px; padding:10px; color:#241a05;
}
.lk-obit .lk-obit-photo{ background:#fff; border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden; padding:3px; }
.lk-obit .lk-obit-photo img{ width:70px; height:82px; object-fit:cover; }
.lk-obit h4{ font-size:.84rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.45; color:#241a05; }
.lk-obit h4 a{ color:inherit; }
.lk-obit time{ display:block; margin-top:5px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.66rem; color:#5d420a; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* contact numbers */
.lk-contactbox{ background:var(--lk-panel); padding:8px 0; }
.lk-crow{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:9px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #2e2e2e;
  color:#eee; font-size:.82rem;
}
.lk-crow:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.lk-crow .flag{ font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1; }
.lk-crow .num{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.lk-crow .country{ margin-left:auto; color:#999; font-size:.72rem; }
.lk-crow a{ color:inherit; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.lk-brandstrip{ background:#242424; border-top:3px solid var(--lk-red); padding:18px 0; }
.lk-brandstrip .lk-wide{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.lk-brandstrip .widget{ margin:0; }
.lk-brandstrip .lk-partner{
  color:#ddd; font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; opacity:.85;
}
.lk-brandstrip .lk-partner:hover{ opacity:1; color:#fff; }
.lk-brandstrip .widget-title{ display:none; }

.lk-footer{ background:var(--lk-black); color:#bbb; }
.lk-footer-help{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:16px; border-bottom:1px solid #2c2c2c;
}
.lk-footer-help .lk-avatar{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--lk-red);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0;
}
.lk-footer-help strong{ color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.lk-footer-help small{ display:block; color:#8b8b8b; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; }
.lk-footer-nav{ margin-left:auto; }
.lk-footer-nav ul{ display:flex; gap:4px 18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.lk-footer-nav a{
  color:#bbb; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.lk-footer-nav a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.lk-footer-bottom{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:14px 16px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; color:#8b8b8b;
}
.lk-footer-social{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.lk-footer-social a{ color:#9a9a9a; }
.lk-footer-social a:hover{ color:#fff; }

/* =========================================================
   DAY-WISE SIDEBAR NEWS FILTER
   ========================================================= */
.lk-daybox{ background:#fff; padding:14px; }
.lk-day-filter{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.lk-day-btn{
  display:block; text-align:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff; border:1.5px solid #cfcfcf; border-radius:9px;
  font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:#222;
  padding:9px 12px; transition:color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  z-index:1;
}
.lk-day-btn::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lk-red), #ff6d3f);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .32s var(--ease);
}
.lk-day-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--lk-red); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(225,6,0,.18); }
.lk-day-btn:hover::before, .lk-day-btn.is-active::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.lk-day-btn:hover, .lk-day-btn.is-active{ color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.lk-day-btn.is-active{ box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(225,6,0,.3); animation:lkActiveGlow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes lkActiveGlow{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(225,6,0,.3); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(225,6,0,.5); }
}
.lk-day-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:10px; }
.lk-day-grid .lk-day-btn:last-child:nth-child(3n+1){ grid-column:1 / -1; }

.lk-other-head{
  margin:0 -14px 12px; border-radius:0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.lk-other-head::before{
  width:5px; height:100%; border-radius:0; background:var(--lk-red);
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0;
  animation:lkFlagPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.lk-other-head::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.14) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
  animation:lkShine 3.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.lk-videolist{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.lk-videolist .lk-daycard{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.lk-daycard-thumb{ position:relative; }
.lk-play-badge{
  position:absolute; inset:0; margin:auto;
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lk-red), #ff6d3f); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:.6rem; padding-left:2px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(225,6,0,.5);
  animation:lkFlagPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.lk-day-panels{ position:relative; }
.lk-day-panel{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.lk-day-panel[hidden]{ display:none; }
.lk-daycard{
  border-radius:8px; padding:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98);
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--d, 0s);
}
.lk-day-panel.is-shown .lk-daycard{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.lk-daycard:nth-child(odd){ background:#fdf8e3; border-color:#f0e6c0; }
.lk-daycard:nth-child(even){ background:#fdeff1; border-color:#f2d4da; }
.lk-daycard:hover{ box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(60,40,0,.14); transform:translateY(-3px); transition-delay:0s; }
.lk-daycard-main{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 92px; gap:12px; align-items:start; }
.lk-daycard-main h4{ font-size:.85rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.55; color:#1a3c8f; }
.lk-daycard-main h4 a{ color:inherit; }
.lk-daycard-main h4 a:hover{ color:var(--lk-red); }
.lk-daycard-thumb{ border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; display:block; }
.lk-daycard-thumb img{ width:92px; height:64px; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .45s var(--ease); }
.lk-daycard:hover .lk-daycard-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.1); }
.lk-daycard-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-top:9px; font-size:.72rem;
}
.lk-daycard-meta .src{ color:#2e9e4f; font-family:var(--f-tamil); font-weight:800; }
.lk-daycard-meta time{ color:#9a9a9a; font-family:var(--f-tamil); }
.lk-day-empty{ text-align:center; color:#888; font-family:var(--f-tamil); padding:18px 0; margin:0; }

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */

/* scroll reveal — elements fade & rise as they enter the viewport */
.lk-reveal{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--d, 0s);
}
.lk-reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* hero: flag pulse + image ken-burns drift */
.lk-flag{ animation:lkFlagPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes lkFlagPulse{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(225,6,0,.5); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(225,6,0,0); }
}
.lk-hero .lk-hero-media{ overflow:hidden; }
.lk-hero .lk-hero-media img{ transition:transform .7s var(--ease); }
.lk-hero:hover .lk-hero-media img{ transform:scale(1.05); }

/* cards lift on hover */
.lk-ad, .lk-listbox, .lk-cat, .lk-obit{
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.lk-ad:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.lk-cat:hover, .lk-listbox:hover{ box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(20,30,60,.1); }
.lk-obit:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(180,110,0,.35); }

/* category chips shimmer */
.lk-cat-head h2{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.lk-cat-head h2::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
}
.lk-cat:hover .lk-cat-head h2::after{ animation:lkShine .9s var(--ease); }
@keyframes lkShine{ to{ transform:translateX(100%); } }

/* buttons: sweep highlight */
.lk-more, .lk-bigmore{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.lk-more::after, .lk-bigmore::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.3) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
}
.lk-more:hover::after, .lk-bigmore:hover::after{ animation:lkShine .7s var(--ease); }

/* sidebar dark list rows slide on hover */
.lk-darklist .lk-ditem{ transition:background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.lk-darklist .lk-ditem:hover{ background:#262626; transform:translateX(4px); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .lk-reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  .lk-new-badge, .lk-stories::before, .lk-stories-head::after, .lk-flag{ animation:none; }
}

/* hide old-skin leftovers if any linger */
.topbar, .ticker{ display:none; }