:root {
      --gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #f72585, #7209b7, #3a0ca3, #4361ee, #4cc9f0);
      --teaser-count-mobile: 2;
      --teaser-count-tablet: 3;
      --teaser-count-desktop: 4;
    }

    body {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
      background-color: #0d0d0d;
      color: #fff;
      transition: background-color 0.5s, color 0.5s;
    }

    body.light {
      background-color: #fff;
      color: #000;
    }

    nav.navbar {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 1em 2em;
      background: inherit;
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .logo {
      font-weight: bold;
      font-size: 1.5em;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5em;
      list-style: none;
    }

    .nav-links li a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-links li a:hover::after,
    .nav-links li a.active::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: -5px;
      width: 100%;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gradient);
    }

    .toggle-switch {
      width: 40px;
      height: 20px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: #ccc;
      position: relative;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .toggle-switch .circle {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: absolute;
      top: 2px;
      left: 2px;
      transition: left 0.3s;
    }

    body.light .toggle-switch {
      background: #444;
    }

    body.light .toggle-switch .circle {
      left: 22px;
      background: #000;
    }

    .content-container {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 2em auto;
      padding: 1.5em; /* Increased padding for better spacing */
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Slightly reduced brightness for readability */
    }

    .content-container h1 {
      font-size: 2.2rem; /* Slightly smaller font size */
      margin-bottom: 1em;
      background: var(--gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .content-container p {
      font-size: 1rem; /* Reduced font size for better readability */
      line-height: 1.7; /* Adjusted line height */
      margin-bottom: 1.2em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Softer text color */
    }

    .content-container .blog-meta {
      font-size: 0.95em;
      color: #4cc9f0;
      margin-bottom: 1.2em;
      font-style: italic;
      display: block;
    }

    .content-container img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      max-height: 400px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 1.5em;
      object-fit: cover;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }

    .content-container p.truncated {
      overflow: hidden;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3; /* Show only 3 lines */
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    }

    /* Code syntax highlighting styles */
    .content-container pre {
      background: #1a1a1a;
      color: #fff;
      padding: 1em;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      margin: 1em 0;
      border-left: 4px solid #4cc9f0;
    }

    .content-container code {
      background: #2a2a2a;
      color: #4cc9f0;
      padding: 0.2em 0.4em;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    }

    .content-container ul, 
    .content-container ol {
      margin: 1em 0;
      padding-left: 2em;
    }

    .content-container li {
      margin: 0.5em 0;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 1em;
      padding: 0.5em 1em;
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1rem;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .read-more-btn:hover {
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .suggested-blogs {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 2em auto;
      padding: 1em;
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .suggested-blogs h2 {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 1em;
      background: var(--gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1em;
      margin-bottom: 1em;
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1em;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      opacity: 0; /* Initially hidden */
      transform: translateY(20px); /* Start slightly below */
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card.visible {
      opacity: 1; /* Fully visible */
      transform: translateY(0); /* Move to original position */
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px); /* Lift the card slightly */
      box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Add a stronger shadow */
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card img {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content h3 {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5em;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      margin-bottom: 0.5em;
    }

    .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--gradient);
    }

    .footer-container {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2em;
      background: inherit;
    }

    .footer-container .name-gradient {
      background: var(--gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    body.light .content-container {
      background: #fff;
      color: #000;
    }

    body.light .suggested-blogs {
      background: #fff;
      color: #000;
    }

    body.light .footer-container {
      background: #fff;
      color: #000;
    }

    body.light .suggested-blogs .blog-card {
      background: #f8f9fa;
      color: #000;
    }

    body.light .suggested-blogs .blog-card a {
      color: #007bff;
    }

    .main-container {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 1em;
    }

    /* Responsive layout for larger screens */
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .main-container {
        flex-direction: row; /* Switch to row layout for larger screens */
      }

      .content-container {
        flex: 2; /* Take up more space */
      }

      .suggested-blogs {
        flex: 1; /* Take up less space */
        margin: 0; /* Remove top margin */
      }
    }

    .search-bar {
      margin-bottom: 1em;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5em;
    }

    .search-bar input {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 0.5em;
      border: 1px solid #ccc;
      border-radius: 5px;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .search-bar button {
      padding: 0.5em 1em;
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .search-bar button:hover {
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .search-results {
      margin-top: 1em;
      padding: 1em;
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    }

    .search-results h3 {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1em;
    }

    .search-results .blog-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1em;
      margin-bottom: 1em;
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1em;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .search-results .blog-card img {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .search-results .blog-card-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .search-results .blog-card-content h4 {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5em;
    }

    .search-results .blog-card-content a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--gradient);
    }

    .search-results .not-found {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    .social-icons {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1em;
      margin-top: 2em;
    }

    .social-icons .icon {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: #fff;
      transition: transform 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }

    .social-icons .icon:hover {
      transform: scale(1.2);
      color: var(--gradient);
    }

    /* Responsive styles for mobile devices */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .main-container {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack content vertically */
        padding: 1em;
      }

      .content-container {
        margin: 1em 0; /* Add spacing between sections */
        padding: 1em; /* Reduce padding for smaller screens */
      }

      .content-container h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem; /* Adjust heading size */
      }

      .content-container p {
        font-size: 0.9rem; /* Adjust paragraph font size */
        line-height: 1.5; /* Adjust line height */
      }

      .content-container img {
        max-height: 300px; /* Reduce image height */
      }

      .suggested-blogs {
        margin: 1em 0; /* Add spacing between sections */
        padding: 1em; /* Reduce padding for smaller screens */
      }

      .suggested-blogs h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem; /* Adjust heading size */
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack blog card content vertically */
        align-items: flex-start;
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card img {
        width: 100%; /* Make images full width */
        height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Adjust title size */
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content p {
        font-size: 0.9rem; /* Adjust description size */
      }

      .social-icons {
        margin-top: 1em; /* Add spacing above social icons */
        gap: 0.8em; /* Reduce gap between icons */
      }

      .social-icons .icon {
        font-size: 1.2rem; /* Adjust icon size */
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .content-container h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem; /* Further reduce heading size */
      }

      .content-container p {
        font-size: 0.85rem; /* Further reduce paragraph font size */
      }

      .suggested-blogs h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem; /* Further reduce heading size */
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 0.9rem; /* Further adjust title size */
      }

      .suggested-blogs .blog-card-content p {
        font-size: 0.8rem; /* Further adjust description size */
      }

      .social-icons .icon {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Further adjust icon size */
      }
    }

    .blurred-content {
      filter: blur(5px);
      opacity: 0.7;
      transition: filter 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .teaser-container {
      position: relative;
    }

    .content-fade {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      height: 5em;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,26,26,0) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.85) 80%, rgba(26,26,26,1) 100%);
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: center;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: auto;
      margin-bottom: 1.5em;
      background: var(--gradient);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 5px;
      padding: 0.7em 2em;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }

    .read-more-btn:hover {
      opacity: 0.95;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(76,201,240,0.15);
    }

    /* Responsive teaser and fade */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .content-fade {
        height: 3em;
      }
    }
    @media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
      .content-fade {
        height: 4em;
      }
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .content-fade {
        height: 5em;
      }
    }

    /* Optional: add some margin to teaser-content for spacing */
    .teaser-content {
      margin-bottom: 0.5em;
    }