/* Hero Section */
.hero-vc {
    background: url('../../../images/vc-banner.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover; /* Ensure the path is correct */
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 20px; /* Reduced padding for a more compact look */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; /* For overlay effects */
    margin-top: 80px; /* Add margin to account for the main menu height */
}

/* Overlay for Better Readability */
.hero-vc::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056b3, #0056b3); /* Gradient overlay */
    z-index: 0; /* Place behind the content */
}

.hero-vc .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1; /* Ensure content stays above the overlay */
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem; /* Slightly smaller for elegance */
    margin-bottom: 15px; /* Reduced margin */
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px #0056b3; /* Softer text shadow */
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem; /* Slightly smaller for elegance */
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.9; /* Slightly more opaque */
    font-weight: 300; /* Lighter font weight */
}

/* VC Profile Section */
.vc-profile {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    margin-top: -40px; /* Adjusted negative margin to reduce space */
    padding-top: 60px; /* Adjusted padding to ensure proper spacing */
}

.vc-image {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 200px; /* Fixed width for the image */
    height: 200px; /* Fixed height for the image */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Fully rounded image */
    overflow: hidden; /* Ensure the image stays within the rounded border */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Elegant shadow */
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Subtle border */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensure the image covers the area */
}

.vc-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #039b93;;
    font-weight: 600; /* Bold font weight */
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle text shadow */
}

.vc-designation {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400; /* Normal font weight */
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle text shadow */
}

/* VC Message Section */
.vc-message {
    padding: 40px 30px; /* More compact padding */
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Slightly transparent white */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Elegant, softer shadow */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Frosted glass effect */
    border-radius: 12px; /* Rounded corners */
    margin: 40px auto; /* Centered with more spacing */
    max-width: 1000px; /* Slightly narrower for a compact look */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Subtle border for depth */
}

.vc-message p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444; /* Slightly darker for better readability */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Continue Reading Button */
.continue-reading-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    background-color: #039b93; /* Blue color */
    border: none;
    border-radius: 25px; /* Rounded corners */
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.continue-reading-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0056b3; /* Darker blue on hover */
    transform: translateY(-2px); /* Slight lift on hover */
}

.continue-reading-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0); /* Reset on click */
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-vc {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vc-profile {
        margin-top: -20px; /* Further reduced negative margin for smaller screens */
        padding-top: 60px; /* Adjusted padding for smaller screens */
    }

    .vc-image {
        width: 150px; /* Smaller image for smaller screens */
        height: 150px;
    }

    .vc-name {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .vc-designation {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vc-message {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin: 20px auto;
    }

    .vc-message p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}