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112						<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-c83d278 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html" data-id="c83d278" data-element_type="widget" data-e-type="widget" data-settings="{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}" data-widget_type="html.default">
113				<div class="elementor-widget-container">
114					<!DOCTYPE html>
115<html lang="en">
116<head>
117<meta charset="UTF-8">
118<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
119<title>EN Times Header</title>
120<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
121</head>
122<body>
123
124<style>
125/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
126   RESET & TOKENS
127───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
128*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
129
130:root {
131  --navy:   #0A1128;
132  --gold:   #C5A065;
133  --gold2:  #d4b07e;
134  --white:  #ffffff;
135  --txt:    #111111;
136  --sub:    #555555;
137  --bdr:    #e8e8e8;
138  --bg:     #ffffff;
139  --hh:     90px;
139     /* Updated to match your previous 90px height */
140  --zi:     9000;     /* z-index base  */
141}
142
143/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
144   HEADER
145───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
146.ent-hdr {
147  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; width: 100%;
148  background: var(--white); z-index: calc(var(--zi) + 10);
149  will-change: box-shadow;
150}
151.ent-hdr.scrolled {
152  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,17,40,.10);
153  transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
154}
155.ent-topbar {
156  height: 3px; width: 100%;
157  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
158}
159.ent-row {
160  height: var(--hh); width: 100%; padding: 0 40px;
161  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
162}
163.ent-spacer { height: calc(var(--hh) + 3px); display: block; width: 100%; }
164
165/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
166   LOGO
167───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
168.ent-logo a { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; }
169.ent-logo img { height: 50px; width: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
170
171/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
172   DESKTOP NAV & DROPDOWN (Bulletproof Hover & Height)
173───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
174.ent-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; height: var(--hh); }
175.ent-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; height: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
176.ent-ni { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; }
177.ent-nl {
178  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; height: 100%; padding: 0 15px;
179  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase;
180  color: var(--txt); white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none; position: relative;
181  transition: color .2s; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
182}
183.ent-nl::after {
184  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 15px; right: 15px;
185  height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s ease;
186}
187.ent-ni:hover > .ent-nl { color: var(--navy); }
188.ent-ni:hover > .ent-nl::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
189.ent-nl .chv {
190  width: 10px; height: 10px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5;
191  transition: transform .22s; flex-shrink: 0;
192}
193.ent-ni:hover > .ent-nl .chv { transform: rotate(180deg); }
194
195/* DROPDOWN BOX */
196.ent-dd {
197  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 260px;
198  background: var(--white) !important; border: 1px solid var(--bdr) !important; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold) !important;
199  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10,17,40,.09) !important; padding: 6px 0 !important; list-style: none !important; margin: 0 !important;
200  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
201  transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, visibility .2s;
202  pointer-events: none; z-index: 20;
203  display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important;
204  height: auto !important; /* Forces the white box to expand */
205}
206/* Invisible hover bridge to prevent menu from breaking */
207.ent-dd::before {
208  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -15px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 15px; background: transparent;
209}
210.ent-ni:hover > .ent-dd { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
211
212/* Force li items to respect content height and stay inside box */
213.ent-dd li {
214  display: block !important;
215  width: 100% !important;
216  height: auto !important;
217  min-height: min-content !important;
218  margin: 0 !important;
219  padding: 0 !important;
220  float: none !important;
221}
222
223.ent-dd li a {
224  display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 11px 20px !important;
225  font-size: 13px !important; color: var(--sub) !important; text-decoration: none !important;
226  border-left: 2px solid transparent !important; transition: all .15s;
227  height: auto !important;
228  line-height: 1.4 !important;
229  white-space: normal !important;
229 /* Allows long text to wrap safely */
230}
231.ent-dd li a::before {
232  content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold);
233  border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .15s;
234}
235.ent-dd li a:hover { color: var(--navy) !important; background: #faf9f7 !important; padding-left: 24px !important; border-left-color: var(--gold) !important; }
236.ent-dd li a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
237
238/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
239   RIGHT ACTIONS (Search & Subscribe Buttons)
240───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
241.ent-acts { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
242
243/* Elementor-proof Search Button */
244.ent-sbtn {
245  width: 38px; height: 38px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
246  background: transparent !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer; 
247  padding: 0; outline: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
248}
249.ent-sbtn svg { 
250  width: 20px; height: 20px; 
251  stroke: var(--navy) !important; fill: none !important; stroke-width: 2.2 !important; 
252  pointer-events: none; transition: stroke .2s; 
253}
254.ent-sbtn:hover svg { stroke: var(--gold) !important; }
255
256/* Subscribe Button */
257.ent-sub {
258  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 10px 20px;
259  font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
260  letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase;
261  color: var(--navy); background: var(--gold); border: none; cursor: pointer;
262  transition: background .2s; white-space: nowrap;
263}
264.ent-sub:hover { background: var(--gold2); }
265.ent-sub svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; stroke: var(--navy); fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; }
266
267/* Mobile Hamburger Fix */
268.ent-burger {
269  display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
270  width: 40px; height: 40px; gap: 5px;
271  background: transparent !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; flex-shrink: 0;
272  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: none !important; box-shadow: none !important;
273}
274.ent-burger .b {
275  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
276  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 1px;
277  transition: transform .28s ease, opacity .2s ease, width .2s ease, background .2s;
278}
279.ent-burger .b:last-child { width: 15px; }
280.ent-burger:hover .b, .ent-burger:active .b { background: var(--gold); }
281.ent-burger.on .b:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); width: 22px; }
282.ent-burger.on .b:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
283.ent-burger.on .b:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); width: 22px; }
284
285/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
286   SEARCH BAR PANEL
287───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
288.ent-sbar {
289  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: calc(var(--hh) + 3px);
290  background: var(--white); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
291  display: none; align-items: center; padding: 0 40px; gap: 14px;
292  z-index: calc(var(--zi) + 20); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,17,40,.08);
293}
294.ent-sbar.on { display: flex; }
295.ent-sbar-ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; flex-shrink: 0; }
296.ent-sinput {
297  flex: 1; border: none !important; outline: none !important; background: transparent !important;
298  font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--navy);
299  caret-color: var(--gold); padding: 0; -webkit-appearance: none;
300}
301.ent-sinput::placeholder { color: #b8b8b8; font-style: italic; }
302.ent-sclose {
303  background: none !important; border: none !important; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
304  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sub); cursor: pointer; transition: color .18s;
305}
306.ent-sclose:hover { color: var(--navy); }
307
308/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
309   MOBILE DRAWER & ACCORDION
310───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
311.ent-ov {
312  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(10,17,40,.45);
313  z-index: calc(var(--zi) + 5); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s;
314}
315.ent-ov.on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
316
317.ent-drw {
318  position: fixed; top: calc(var(--hh) + 3px); right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(300px, 85vw);
319  background: var(--white); z-index: calc(var(--zi) + 6);
320  transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
321  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
322}
323.ent-drw.on { transform: translateX(0); box-shadow: -6px 0 30px rgba(10,17,40,.14); }
324.ent-dbody { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 6px 0 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0; }
325.ent-di { border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
326.ent-dtgl {
327  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; padding: 15px 22px;
328  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy);
329  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; transition: all .15s;
330}
331.ent-dtgl:hover { color: var(--gold); background: #faf9f7; }
332.ent-dtgl .dc { width: 13px; height: 13px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; transition: transform .22s; }
333.ent-dtgl.on .dc { transform: rotate(90deg); }
334
335/* Accordion safe height buffer increased to 800px so it doesn't break long menus */
336.ent-dsub { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #faf9f7; transition: max-height .3s ease; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin:0; }
337.ent-dsub.on { max-height: 800px; }
338.ent-dsub li a {
339  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 11px 22px 11px 32px;
340  font-size: 13px; color: var(--sub); text-decoration: none; border-left: 2px solid transparent; transition: all .15s;
341}
342.ent-dsub li a::before { content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }
343.ent-dsub li a:hover { color: var(--navy); padding-left: 36px; border-left-color: var(--gold); }
344
345.ent-dlink {
346  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 15px 22px;
347  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none;
348}
349.ent-dlink:hover { color: var(--gold); background: #faf9f7; }
350
351.ent-dfoot { flex-shrink: 0; padding: 16px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--bdr); }
352.ent-dfoot button {
353  width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; padding: 14px 20px;
354  font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
355  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy);
356  background: var(--gold); border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s;
357}
358.ent-dfoot button:hover { background: var(--gold2); }
359
360/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
361   SUBSCRIBE POPUP MODAL
362───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
363.ent-modal-ov {
364  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(10,17,40,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
365  z-index: calc(var(--zi) + 100); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s;
366  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px;
367}
368.ent-modal-ov.on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
369
370.ent-modal-box {
371  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 420px;
372  background: var(--navy); padding: 36px 32px;
373  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
374  transform: translateY(20px); transition: transform .3s;
375  text-align: center; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
376}
377.ent-modal-ov.on .ent-modal-box { transform: translateY(0); }
378
379.ent-modal-box::before {
380  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
381  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(197,160,101,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(197,160,101,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
382  background-size: 22px 22px;
383}
384.ent-modal-box::after {
385  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
386  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--gold), var(--navy));
387}
388
389.ent-modal-close {
390  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
391  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 20px;
392  cursor: pointer; transition: color .2s; z-index: 10; padding: 4px; line-height: 1;
393}
394.ent-modal-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
395
396.ent-modal-eye { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
397.ent-modal-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.25; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
398.ent-modal-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
399
400.ent-m-input {
401  width: 100%; display: block; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
402  padding: 12px 14px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #fff; outline: none; margin-bottom: 10px;
403  transition: border-color 0.2s; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; z-index: 1;
404}
405.ent-m-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
406.ent-m-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
407
408.ent-m-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
409
410.ent-m-consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin: 6px 0 16px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
411.ent-m-consent input { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--gold); cursor: pointer; }
412.ent-m-consent span { font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
413.ent-m-consent a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
414
415.ent-m-btn {
416  width: 100%; display: block; padding: 14px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
417  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); background: var(--gold); border: none; cursor: pointer;
418  transition: all 0.2s; position: relative; z-index: 1;
419}
420.ent-m-btn:hover { background: var(--gold2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
421
422.ent-m-success {
423  display: none; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold);
424  font-style: italic; text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
425}
426
427/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
428@media (max-width: 1100px) {
429  .ent-nav, .ent-acts > .ent-sub { display: none; }
430  .ent-burger { display: flex; }
431}
432@media (max-width: 600px) {
433  .ent-row, .ent-sbar { padding: 0 16px; }
434  .ent-logo img { height: 42px; }
435  .ent-modal-box { padding: 30px 20px; }
436  .ent-m-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
437}
438</style>
439
440<header class="ent-hdr" id="ent-hdr">
441  <div class="ent-topbar"></div>
442  <div class="ent-row">
443
444    <div class="ent-logo">
445      <a href="/"><img src="https://theentrepreneur-times.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EN-times.png" alt="EN TIMES"></a>
446    </div>
447
448    <nav class="ent-nav" aria-label="Main navigation">
449      <ul>
450        <li class="ent-ni">
451          <a href="#" class="ent-nl">Insights &amp; Strategy <svg class="chv" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"/></svg></a>
452          <ul class="ent-dd">
453            <li><a href="#">Growth &amp; Marketing Strategy</a></li>
454            <li><a href="#">Capital &amp; Liquidity</a></li>
455            <li><a href="#">Market Disruptors</a></li>
456            <li><a href="#">The Modern Boardroom</a></li>
457          </ul>
458        </li>
459        <li class="ent-ni">
460          <a href="#" class="ent-nl">Industries &amp; Tech <svg class="chv" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"/></svg></a>
461          <ul class="ent-dd">
462            <li><a href="#">Applied AI &amp; Automation</a></li>
463            <li><a href="#">Medical Tech &amp; Healthcare</a></li>
464            <li><a href="#">Business &amp; Security</a></li>
465          </ul>
466        </li>
467        <li class="ent-ni">
468          <a href="#" class="ent-nl">Reports <svg class="chv" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"/></svg></a>
469          <ul class="ent-dd">
470            <li><a href="#">Deep Dive Reports</a></li>
471            <li><a href="#">Intelligence Briefs</a></li>
472            <li><a href="#">Executive Podcasts</a></li>
473          </ul>
474        </li>
475        <li class="ent-ni">
476          <a href="#" class="ent-nl">Leaders <svg class="chv" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"/></svg></a>
477          <ul class="ent-dd">
478            <li><a href="/executive-profile">Executive Profiles</a></li>
479            <li><a href="#">40 Under 40</a></li>
480            <li><a href="#">Top 100 Inspiring Women</a></li>
481            <li><a href="/global-100-inspiring-business-leaders-2026/">Global 100 Business Leaders 2026</a></li>
482          </ul>
483        </li>
484        <li class="ent-ni"><a href="/magazines" class="ent-nl">Magazine</a></li>
485      </ul>
486    </nav>
487
488    <div class="ent-acts">
489      <button class="ent-sbtn" id="js-sopen" aria-label="Search" aria-expanded="false">
490        <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="m21 21-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
491      </button>
492      <button class="ent-sub js-mod-trigger">
493        Subscribe Free
494        <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24">
494<path d="M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7"/></svg>
495      </button>
496      <button class="ent-burger" id="js-burger" aria-label="Open menu" aria-expanded="false">
497        <span class="b"></span><span class="b"></span><span class="b"></span>
498      </button>
499    </div>
500
501  </div>
502</header>
503
504<div class="ent-spacer" aria-hidden="true"></div>
505
506<div class="ent-sbar" id="js-sbar" role="search">
507  <svg class="ent-sbar-ico" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="m21 21-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
508  <input class="ent-sinput" id="js-sinput" type="text" placeholder="Search articles, profiles, reports…" autocomplete="off" spellcheck="false">
509  <button class="ent-sclose" id="js-sclose">Close ✕</button>
510</div>
511
512<div class="ent-ov" id="js-ov" aria-hidden="true"></div>
513
514<aside class="ent-drw" id="js-drw" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Mobile navigation">
515  <ul class="ent-dbody">
516    <li class="ent-di">
517      <button class="ent-dtgl" data-acc>Insights &amp; Strategy <svg class="dc" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="9 6 15 12 9 18"/></svg></button>
518      <ul class="ent-dsub">
519        <li><a href="#">Growth &amp; Marketing Strategy</a></li>
520        <li><a href="#">Capital &amp; Liquidity</a></li>
521        <li><a href="#">Market Disruptors</a></li>
522        <li><a href="#">The Modern Boardroom</a></li>
523      </ul>
524    </li>
525    <li class="ent-di">
526      <button class="ent-dtgl" data-acc>Industries &amp; Tech <svg class="dc" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="9 6 15 12 9 18"/></svg></button>
527      <ul class="ent-dsub">
528        <li><a href="#">Applied AI &amp; Automation</a></li>
529        <li><a href="#">Medical Tech &amp; Healthcare</a></li>
530        <li><a href="#">Business &amp; Security</a></li>
531      </ul>
532    </li>
533    <li class="ent-di">
534      <button class="ent-dtgl" data-acc>Reports <svg class="dc" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><polyline points="9 6 15 12 9 18"/></svg></button>
535      <ul class="ent-dsub">
536        <li><a href="#">Deep Dive Reports</a></li>
537        <li><a href="#">Intelligence Briefs</a></li>
538        <li><a href="#">Executive Podcasts</a></li>
539      </ul>
540    </li>
541    <li class="ent-di">
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741				<div class="elementor-widget-container">
742					<!— EN TIMES — HOMEPAGE BODY (final) —>
743<!-- Paste this between your Header and Footer in Elementor
744     using a Custom HTML widget (or Template > Body area) -->
745
746<!-- FONTS & LIBS -->
747<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
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749
750
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752/* =====================================================
753   GLOBAL BODY VARIABLES
754===================================================== */
755:root {
756  --navy:      #0A1128;
757  --navy-deep: #050a17;
758  --gold:      #C5A065;
759  --gold-alt:  #D4AF37;
760  --white:     #ffffff;
761  --grey-body: #333333;
762  --grey-meta: #555555;
763  --border:    #E0E0E0;
764  --bg-soft:   #F8F7F5;
765  --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
766  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
767  --max-w:     1200px;
768  --radius:    0px;
769}
770
771/* Reset scoped to our sections */
772.ent-section *, .ent-section *::before, .ent-section *::after {
773  box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0;
774}
775.ent-section a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
776.ent-section img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
777.ent-section { font-family: var(--font-body); }
778
779/* Section container util */
780.ent-container {
781  max-width: var(--max-w);
782  margin: 0 auto;
783  padding: 0 40px;
784}
785@media(max-width:600px){ .ent-container { padding: 0 20px; } }
786
787/* Section heading util */
788.ent-section-label {
789  display: flex;
790  align-items: center;
791  gap: 14px;
792  margin-bottom: 36px;
793}
794.ent-section-label::before {
795  content: '';
796  display: block;
797  width: 32px; height: 3px;
798  background: var(--gold);
799  flex-shrink: 0;
800}
801.ent-section-label .label-text {
802  font-size: 10px;
803  font-weight: 700;
804  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
805  text-transform: uppercase;
806  color: var(--grey-meta);
807}
808.ent-section-label .label-link {
809  margin-left: auto;
810  font-size: 10px;
811  font-weight: 700;
812  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
813  text-transform: uppercase;
814  color: var(--navy);
815  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
816  padding-bottom: 1px;
817  transition: color 0.2s;
818}
819.ent-section-label .label-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
820
821/* Skeleton shimmer */
822@keyframes shimmer {
823  0%   { background-position: -600px 0; }
824  100% { background-position: 600px 0; }
825}
826.skeleton {
827  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8e8 25%, #f5f5f5 50%, #e8e8e8 75%);
828  background-size: 600px 100%;
829  animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite linear;
830}
831.skeleton-dark {
832  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d1830 25%, #152040 50%, #0d1830 75%);
833  background-size: 600px 100%;
834  animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite linear;
835}
836
837/* Fade-in on scroll */
838.ent-fade {
839  opacity: 0;
840  transform: translateY(24px);
841  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
842}
843.ent-fade.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
844
845
846
847
848/* =====================================================
849   2. HERO — LEADER INSIGHTS GRID
850===================================================== */
851.hero-section {
852  background: var(--white);
853  padding: 64px 0;
854}
855
856/* Featured lead + sidebar layout */
857.hero-layout {
858  display: grid;
859  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
860  gap: 0;
861}
862
863/* Lead post */
864.hero-lead {
865  padding-right: 48px;
866  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
867}
868.hero-lead-link {
869  display: block;
870  position: relative;
871  overflow: hidden;
872  margin-bottom: 22px;
873}
874.hero-lead-img {
875  width: 100%; height: 420px;
876  object-fit: cover;
877  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
878}
879.hero-lead-link:hover .hero-lead-img { transform: scale(1.03); }
880
881.hero-lead-cat {
882  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
883  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
884  margin-bottom: 10px; display: block;
885}
886.hero-lead-title {
887  font-family: var(--font-head);
888  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
889  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
890  color: var(--navy);
891  margin-bottom: 12px;
892  transition: color 0.2s;
893  display: block;
894}
895.hero-lead-title:hover { color: var(--gold); }
896
897.hero-lead-excerpt {
898  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
899  color: var(--grey-meta);
900  margin-bottom: 16px;
901  font-weight: 300;
902}
903.hero-lead-meta {
904  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
905  color: #999; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
906}
907.hero-lead-meta strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
908
909/* Sidebar stack */
910.hero-sidebar {
911  padding-left: 40px;
912}
913.hero-side-item {
914  display: grid;
915  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
916  gap: 14px;
917  padding: 18px 0;
918  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
919  cursor: pointer;
920}
921.hero-side-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
922.hero-side-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
923.hero-side-img {
924  width: 100px; height: 70px;
925  object-fit: cover;
926  flex-shrink: 0;
927  transition: opacity 0.2s;
928}
929.hero-side-item:hover .hero-side-img { opacity: 0.85; }
930.hero-side-cat {
931  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
932  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
933  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 5px;
934}
935.hero-side-title {
936  font-family: var(--font-head);
937  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
938  line-height: 1.35; color: var(--navy);
939  transition: color 0.2s;
940  display: block;
941}
942.hero-side-item:hover .hero-side-title { color: var(--gold); }
943.hero-side-meta { font-size: 10px; color: #999; margin-top: 4px; }
944
945/* Below hero: 3-col grid */
946.hero-grid-row {
947  display: grid;
948  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
949  gap: 30px;
950  margin-top: 48px;
951  padding-top: 48px;
952  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
953}
954.hero-grid-card { cursor: pointer; }
955.hero-grid-img {
956  width: 100%; height: 200px;
957  object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 14px;
958  transition: opacity 0.25s;
959}
960.hero-grid-card:hover .hero-grid-img { opacity: 0.85; }
961.hero-grid-cat {
962  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
963  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
964  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px;
965}
966.hero-grid-title {
967  font-family: var(--font-head);
968  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
969  line-height: 1.3; color: var(--navy);
970  margin-bottom: 8px;
971  transition: color 0.2s;
972  display: block;
973}
974.hero-grid-card:hover .hero-grid-title { color: var(--gold); }
975.hero-grid-excerpt {
976  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;
977  color: var(--grey-meta); margin-bottom: 8px;
978}
979.hero-grid-meta { font-size: 10.5px; color: #999; }
980
981/* Skeletons hero */
982.hero-skel-lead .sk-img  { width: 100%; height: 420px; }
983.hero-skel-lead .sk-cat  { width: 100px; height: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
984.hero-skel-lead .sk-h1   { width: 85%; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
985.hero-skel-lead .sk-h1b  { width: 65%; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
986.hero-skel-lead .sk-p    { width: 100%; height: 13px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
987.hero-skel-side .sk-img  { width: 100px; height: 70px; }
988.hero-skel-side .sk-cat  { width: 70px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
989.hero-skel-side .sk-title { width: 90%; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
990.hero-skel-side .sk-meta { width: 60px; height: 10px; }
991
992
993/* =====================================================
994   3. MAGAZINE SECTION (Executive Editions)
995===================================================== */
996.mag-section-custom {
997  position: relative;
998  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
999  background-image:
1000    linear-gradient(rgba(197,160,101,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
1001    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(197,160,101,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
1002  background-size: 40px 40px;
1003  padding: 100px 20px;
1004  font-family: var(--font-body);
1005  width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
1006  animation: animatedGrid 20s linear infinite;
1007}
1008@keyframes animatedGrid {
1009  0%   { background-position: 0px 0px; }
1010  100% { background-position: 40px 40px; }
1011}
1012.mag-section-custom::before {
1013  content: ''; position: absolute;
1014  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
1015  width: 100%; height: 100%;
1016  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(21,32,64,0.8) 0%, transparent 70%);
1017  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
1018}
1019.mag-container {
1020  max-width: 1360px; margin: 0 auto;
1021  position: relative; z-index: 1;
1022}
1023.mag-header {
1024  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
1025  align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 50px;
1026  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
1027  padding-bottom: 20px;
1028}
1029.mag-header-left h2 {
1030  color: #ffffff; font-family: var(--font-head);
1031  font-size: 38px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;
1032  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
1033}
1034.mag-header-left p {
1035  color: #8892b0; font-weight: 300;
1036  margin: 0; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
1037}
1038.mag-archive-link {
1039  color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px;
1040  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
1041  text-decoration: none; padding: 8px 16px;
1042  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,101,0.3);
1043  border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease;
1044  background: rgba(197,160,101,0.05);
1045}
1046.mag-archive-link:hover {
1047  background: rgba(197,160,101,0.15);
1048  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197,160,101,0.2);
1049}
1050.mag-grid-custom {
1051  display: grid;
1052  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
1053  gap: 30px; align-items: center;
1054}
1055
1056/* ===========================
1057   MAG COVER: fixed uniform size
1058   =========================== */
1059.mag-cover-link {
1060  display: block; position: relative;
1061  border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
1062  background: #0a1128;
1063  height: 420px;                /* fixed equal height for all covers */
1064  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
1065  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
1066  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
1067}
1068.mag-cover-link::after {
1069  content: ''; position: absolute;
1070  top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
1071  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
1072  transform: skewX(-25deg); transition: all 0.7s ease; z-index: 2;
1073}
1074.mag-cover-link:hover {
1075  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
1076  border-color: var(--gold);
1077  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(197,160,101,0.3); z-index: 10;
1078}
1079.mag-cover-link:hover::after { left: 200%; }
1080
1081/* ensure every image fills the fixed container and crops uniformly */
1082.mag-cover-img {
1083  width: 100%; height: 100%;
1084  object-fit: cover;   /* uniform cropping */
1085  display: block; filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.1);
1086  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
1087}
1088.mag-cover-link:hover .mag-cover-img { filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.1); }
1089.mag-loading {
1090  color: var(--gold); text-align: center;
1091  grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 13px;
1092  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
1093}
1094
1095
1096/* =====================================================
1097   4. BLOG SECTION
1098===================================================== */
1099.blog-section {
1100  background: var(--bg-soft);
1101  padding: 80px 0;
1102}
1103
1104.blog-grid {
1105  display: grid;
1106  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
1107  gap: 28px;
1108}
1109
1110.blog-card {
1111  background: var(--white);
1112  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
1113  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
1114  cursor: pointer;
1115}
1116.blog-card:hover {
1117  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10,17,40,0.12);
1118  transform: translateY(-4px);
1119}
1120
1121.blog-card-img-wrap {
1122  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
1123}
1124.blog-card-img {
1125  width: 100%; height: 220px;
1126  object-fit: cover;
1127  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
1128}
1129.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
1130
1131.blog-card-body {
1132  padding: 22px 24px 28px;
1133  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
1134}
1135.blog-card-cat {
1136  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
1137  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
1138  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
1139}
1140.blog-card-title {
1141  font-family: var(--font-head);
1142  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
1143  line-height: 1.3; color: var(--navy);
1144  margin-bottom: 10px;
1145  transition: color 0.2s; display: block;
1146}
1147.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title { color: var(--gold); }
1148
1149.blog-card-excerpt {
1150  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65;
1151  color: var(--grey-meta); flex: 1;
1152  margin-bottom: 16px;
1153}
1154.blog-card-meta {
1155  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
1156  color: #aaa; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
1157  padding-top: 12px;
1158}
1159.blog-card-meta strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
1160
1161/* Load more */
1162.blog-load-more {
1163  text-align: center; margin-top: 48px;
1164}
1165.btn-load-more {
1166  font-family: var(--font-body);
1167  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
1168  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
1169  padding: 14px 40px; background: transparent;
1170  color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
1171  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
1172}
1173.btn-load-more:hover {
1174  background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold);
1175  border-color: var(--navy);
1176}
1177.btn-load-more:disabled {
1178  opacity: 0.4; cursor: not-allowed;
1179}
1180
1181
1182/* =====================================================
1183   5. NEWSLETTER BOX
1184===================================================== */
1185.newsletter-section {
1186  background: var(--navy);
1187  padding: 80px 0;
1188  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
1189}
1190/* subtle dot pattern */
1191.newsletter-section::before {
1192  content: '';
1193  position: absolute; inset: 0;
1194  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(197,160,101,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
1195  background-size: 28px 28px; pointer-events: none;
1196}
1197.newsletter-inner {
1198  position: relative; z-index: 1;
1199  display: grid;
1200  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
1201  gap: 80px;
1202  align-items: center;
1203}
1204.nl-left .nl-eyebrow {
1205  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
1206  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
1207  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
1208}
1209.nl-left h2 {
1210  font-family: var(--font-head);
1211  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
1212  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
1213  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
1214}
1215.nl-left p {
1216  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
1217  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
1218  font-weight: 300;
1219}
1220.nl-stats {
1221  display: flex; gap: 36px; margin-top: 28px;
1222}
1223.nl-stat-num {
1224  font-family: var(--font-head);
1225  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
1226}
1227.nl-stat-label {
1228  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
1229  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
1230}
1231
1232.nl-form-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
1233.nl-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
1234.nl-input {
1235  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
1236  padding: 14px 18px;
1237  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
1238  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
1239  color: var(--white); outline: none;
1240  transition: border-color 0.2s; width: 100%;
1241}
1242.nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
1243.nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
1244.nl-submit {
1245  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px;
1246  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
1247  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 16px;
1248  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
1249  border: none; cursor: pointer;
1250  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
1251}
1252.nl-submit:hover { background: #d4b07e; transform: translateY(-1px); }
1253.nl-privacy {
1254  font-size: 10.5px;
1255  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
1256  line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 4px;
1257}
1258.nl-success {
1259  display: none;
1260  font-family: var(--font-head);
1261  font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold);
1262  font-style: italic; text-align: center;
1263  padding: 32px 0;
1264}
1265/* ── Newsletter consent + new field styles ── */
1266.nl-consent-wrap {
1267  display: flex;
1268  align-items: flex-start;
1269  gap: 10px;
1270  cursor: pointer;
1271  margin-top: 2px;
1272}
1273.nl-consent-check {
1274  width: 16px;
1275  height: 16px;
1276  flex-shrink: 0;
1277  margin-top: 3px;
1278  accent-color: var(--gold);
1279  cursor: pointer;
1280}
1281.nl-consent-text {
1282  font-size: 11.5px;
1283  line-height: 1.6;
1284  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
1285}
1286.nl-consent-text a {
1287  color: var(--gold);
1288  text-decoration: underline;
1289}
1290.nl-consent-text a:hover { color: #d4b07e; }
1291
1292/* =====================================================
1293   6. CONTACT US BOX
1294===================================================== */
1295.contact-section {
1296  background: var(--white);
1297  padding: 80px 0;
1298  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
1299}
1300.contact-inner {
1301  display: grid;
1302  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
1303  gap: 80px;
1304  align-items: start;
1305}
1306.contact-left .cl-eyebrow {
1307  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
1308  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
1309  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
1310}
1311.contact-left h2 {
1312  font-family: var(--font-head);
1313  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
1314  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
1315  line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 16px;
1316}
1317.contact-left p {
1318  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
1319  color: var(--grey-meta); font-weight: 300;
1320  margin-bottom: 32px;
1321}
1322.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
1323.contact-item {
1324  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
1325}
1326.contact-icon {
1327  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
1328  background: var(--bg-soft);
1329  border: 1px solid var(--border);
1330  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
1331}
1332.contact-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
1333.contact-item-label {
1334  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
1335  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
1336  color: var(--grey-meta); margin-bottom: 3px;
1337}
1338.contact-item-val {
1339  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy);
1340}
1341
1342/* Contact Form */
1343.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
1344.cf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
1345.cf-input, .cf-select, .cf-textarea {
1346  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
1347  padding: 13px 16px; width: 100%;
1348  background: var(--bg-soft);
1349  border: 1px solid var(--border);
1350  color: var(--grey-body); outline: none;
1351  transition: border-color 0.2s;
1352  appearance: none;
1353}
1354.cf-input:focus, .cf-select:focus, .cf-textarea:focus {
1355  border-color: var(--gold);
1356  background: var(--white);
1357}
1358.cf-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
1359.cf-submit {
1360  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px;
1361  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
1362  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 16px 36px;
1363  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
1364  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); cursor: pointer;
1365  transition: all 0.25s; align-self: flex-start;
1366}
1367.cf-submit {
1368  color: var(--white) !important;
1369}
1370.cf-submit:hover {
1371  background: var(--gold) !important;
1372  color: var(--navy) !important;
1373  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
1374}
1375.cf-success {
1376  display: none;
1377  font-size: 14px; color: #1a7a4a;
1378  font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 18px;
1379  background: #e8f5ef; border: 1px solid #b2dfcc;
1380}
1381
1382
1383/* =====================================================
1384   RESPONSIVE
1385===================================================== */
1386@media(max-width: 1024px) {
1387  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
1388  .hero-lead { padding-right: 0;
1388 border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
1389  .hero-sidebar { padding-left: 0; }
1390  .hero-grid-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
1391  .newsletter-inner, .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
1392  .mag-grid-custom { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
1393  /* all mag covers equal on tablet */
1394  .mag-cover-link { height: 320px; }
1395}
1396@media(max-width: 768px) {
1397  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
1398  .hero-grid-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
1399  .nl-form-row, .cf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
1400  .mag-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
1401  .banner-btn-group { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
1402  .banner-btn-primary, .banner-btn-secondary { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; }
1403  .marquee-item { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 0 20px; }
1404  .home-awards-banner { height: auto; padding: 60px 20px; }
1405}
1406@media(max-width: 550px) {
1407  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
1408  .mag-grid-custom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
1409  .nl-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
1410  .mag-cover-link { height: 260px; } /* mobile-friendly */
1411}
1412</style>
1413
1414
1415
1416<!-- =========================================================
1417     SECTION 2: HERO — Executive Profile (Dynamic WP Loop)
1418========================================================= -->
1419<section class="ent-section hero-section">
1420  <div class="ent-container">
1421
1422    <div class="ent-section-label ent-fade">
1423      <span class="label-text">Executive Profile</span>
1424      <!-- updated link: leaders-insights -->
1425      <a href="/executive-profile/" class="label-link">View All →</a>
1426    </div>
1427
1428    <!-- Main layout: lead left + sidebar right -->
1429    <div class="hero-layout ent-fade" id="hero-layout">
1430      <!-- Skeleton lead -->
1431      <div class="hero-lead hero-skel-lead" id="hero-lead-skeleton">
1432        <div class="sk-img skeleton" style="margin-bottom:22px;"></div>
1433        <div class="sk-cat skeleton" style="height:12px;width:90px;margin-bottom:12px;"></div>
1434        <div class="sk-h1 skeleton" style="height:36px;width:80%;margin-bottom:8px;"></div>
1435        <div class="sk-h1 skeleton" style="height:36px;width:60%;margin-bottom:14px;"></div>
1436        <div class="sk-p skeleton" style="height:13px;margin-bottom:5px;"></div>
1437        <div class="sk-p skeleton" style="height:13px;width:85%;margin-bottom:5px;"></div>
1438        <div class="sk-p skeleton" style="height:13px;width:70%;"></div>
1439      </div>
1440      <!-- Lead post (filled by JS) -->
1441      <div class="hero-lead" id="hero-lead" style="display:none;"></div>
1442
1443      <!-- Sidebar (filled by JS) -->
1444      <div class="hero-sidebar" id="hero-sidebar">
1445        <!-- Skeleton items -->
1446        <div class="hero-side-item">
1447          <div class="skeleton" style="width:100px;height:70px;"></div>
1448          <div>
1449            <div class="skeleton" style="width:70px;height:10px;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1450            <div class="skeleton" style="width:100%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1451            <div class="skeleton" style="width:80%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1452            <div class="skeleton" style="width:55px;height:10px;"></div>
1453          </div>
1454        </div>
1455        <div class="hero-side-item">
1456          <div class="skeleton" style="width:100px;height:70px;"></div>
1457          <div>
1458            <div class="skeleton" style="width:70px;height:10px;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1459            <div class="skeleton" style="width:100%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1460            <div class="skeleton" style="width:75%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1461            <div class="skeleton" style="width:55px;height:10px;"></div>
1462          </div>
1463        </div>
1464        <div class="hero-side-item">
1465          <div class="skeleton" style="width:100px;height:70px;"></div>
1466          <div>
1467            <div class="skeleton" style="width:70px;height:10px;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1468            <div class="skeleton" style="width:100%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1469            <div class="skeleton" style="width:90%;height:14px;margin-bottom:4px;"></div>
1470            <div class="skeleton" style="width:55px;height:10px;"></div>
1471          </div>
1472          
1473        </div>
1474      </div>
1475    </div>
1476
1477    <!-- 3-col grid below -->
1478    <div class="hero-grid-row ent-fade" id="hero-grid-row">
1479      <div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px;grid-column:1/-1;" id="hero-grid-skeletons">
1480        <div><div class="skeleton" style="height:200px;margin-bottom:14px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:8px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:90%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:70%;"></div></div>
1481        <div><div class="skeleton" style="height:200px;margin-bottom:14px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:8px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:90%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:70%;"></div></div>
1482        <div><div class="skeleton" style="height:200px;margin-bottom:14px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:8px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:90%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div><div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:70%;"></div></div>
1483      </div>
1484    </div>
1485
1486  </div>
1487</section>
1488
1489
1490<!-- =========================================================
1491     SECTION 3: MAGAZINE — EXECUTIVE EDITIONS (Dynamic WP Loop)
1492========================================================= -->
1493<section class="mag-section-custom ent-section ent-fade">
1494  <div class="mag-container">
1495    <div class="mag-header">
1496      <div class="mag-header-left">
1497        <h2>Latest Editions</h2>
1498        <p>
1498Breaking stories. Market-moving intelligence.</p>
1499      </div>
1500      <a href="/magazines/" class="mag-archive-link">View All</a>
1501    </div>
1502    <div id="mag-showcase-grid" class="mag-grid-custom">
1503      <div class="mag-loading">Establishing Secure Connection...</div>
1504    </div>
1505  </div>
1506</section>
1507
1508
1509<!-- =========================================================
1510     SECTION 4: BLOG SECTION (Dynamic WP Loop)
1511========================================================= -->
1512<section class="ent-section blog-section">
1513  <div class="ent-container">
1514
1515    <div class="ent-section-label ent-fade">
1516      <span class="label-text">From the Blog</span>
1517      <a href="/category/blogs/" class="label-link">All Posts →</a>
1518    </div>
1519
1520    <div class="blog-grid ent-fade" id="blog-grid">
1521      <!-- Skeletons -->
1522      <div class="blog-card">
1523        <div class="skeleton" style="height:220px;"></div>
1524        <div class="blog-card-body">
1525          <div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:10px;"></div>
1526          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:95%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1527          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:75%;margin-bottom:12px;"></div>
1528          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;margin-bottom:5px;"></div>
1529          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;width:85%;"></div>
1530        </div>
1531      </div>
1532      <div class="blog-card">
1533        <div class="skeleton" style="height:220px;"></div>
1534        <div class="blog-card-body">
1535          <div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:10px;"></div>
1536          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:95%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1537          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:75%;margin-bottom:12px;"></div>
1538          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;margin-bottom:5px;"></div>
1539          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;width:85%;"></div>
1540        </div>
1541      </div>
1542      <div class="blog-card">
1543        <div class="skeleton" style="height:220px;"></div>
1544        <div class="blog-card-body">
1545          <div class="skeleton" style="height:10px;width:80px;margin-bottom:10px;"></div>
1546          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:95%;margin-bottom:6px;"></div>
1547          <div class="skeleton" style="height:18px;width:75%;margin-bottom:12px;"></div>
1548          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;margin-bottom:5px;"></div>
1549          <div class="skeleton" style="height:12px;width:85%;"></div>
1550        </div>
1551      </div>
1552    </div>
1553
1554    <div class="blog-load-more ent-fade">
1555      <button class="btn-load-more" id="blog-load-more-btn" data-page="1">Load More Articles</button>
1556    </div>
1557
1558  </div>
1559</section>
1560
1561
1562<!-- =========================================================
1563     SECTION 5: NEWSLETTER
1564========================================================= -->
1565<section class="ent-section newsletter-section">
1566  <div class="ent-container">
1567    <div class="newsletter-inner ent-fade">
1568      <div class="nl-left">
1569        <div class="nl-eyebrow">EN Times Intelligence</div>
1570        <h2>The Briefing You Can't Afford to Miss</h2>
1571        <p>Join executives and entrepreneurs who start their day with our curated intelligence digest — market signals, leadership insights, and the stories shaping the new economy.</p>
1572        <div class="nl-stats">
1573          <div>
1574            <div class="nl-stat-num">180K+</div>
1575            <div class="nl-stat-label">Subscribers</div>
1576          </div>
1577          <div>
1578            <div class="nl-stat-num">Bi-Monthly</div>
1579            <div class="nl-stat-label">Frequency</div>
1580          </div>
1581          <div>
1582            <div class="nl-stat-num">Free</div>
1583            <div class="nl-stat-label">Always</div>
1584          </div>
1585        </div>
1586      </div>
1587
1588      <div class="nl-right">
1589        <div class="nl-form-wrap" id="nl-form-wrap">
1590          <div class="nl-form-row">
1591            <input type="text" class="nl-input" id="nl-fname" placeholder="First Name *">
1592            <input type="text" class="nl-input" id="nl-lname" placeholder="Last Name">
1593          </div>
1594          <input type="email" class="nl-input" id="nl-email" placeholder="Work Email Address *">
1595          <div class="nl-form-row">
1596            <input type="text" class="nl-input" id="nl-designation" placeholder="Role / Designation">
1597            <input type="text" class="nl-input" id="nl-company" placeholder="Company / Organisation">
1598          </div>
1599          <label class="nl-consent-wrap">
1600            <input type="checkbox" id="nl-consent" class="nl-consent-check">
1601            <span class="nl-consent-text">
1602              I agree to receive the EN Times newsletter and occasional updates. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time. View our <a href="/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a>.
1603            </span>
1604          </label>
1605          <button class="nl-submit" id="nl-submit-btn">Subscribe — It's Free →</button>
1606          <p class="nl-privacy">No spam. No ads. Unsubscribe anytime. Your privacy is respected.</p>
1607        </div>
1608        <div class="nl-success" id="nl-success">
1609          ✓ You're on the list. Welcome to the intelligence network.
1610        </div>
1611      </div>
1612
1613    </div>
1614  </div>
1615</section>
1616
1617
1618<!-- =========================================================
1619     SECTION 6: CONTACT US
1620========================================================= -->
1621<section class="ent-section contact-section">
1622  <div class="ent-container">
1623
1624    <div class="contact-inner ent-fade">
1625
1626      <div class="contact-left">
1627        <div class="cl-eyebrow">Get in Touch</div>
1628        <h2>Reach the EN Times Team</h2>
1629        <p>Whether you're submitting a story lead, enquiring about editorial partnerships, advertising, or nominations — we'd love to hear from you.</p>
1630
1631        <div class="contact-details">
1632          <div class="contact-item">
1633            <div class="contact-icon">
1634              <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z"/><polyline points="22,6 12,13 2,6"/></svg>
1635            </div>
1636            <div>
1637              <div class="contact-item-label">Editorial</div>
1638              <div class="contact-item-val"><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbbcbaaea9baad9bafb3bebeb5afa9beaba9beb5beaea9f6afb2b6bea8f5b8b4b6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a3d3b2f283b2c1a2e323f3f342e283f2a283f343f2f28772e33373f2974393537">[email&#160;protected]</span></a></div>
1639            </div>
1640          </div>
1641
1642          <div class="contact-item">
1643            <div class="contact-icon">
1644              <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 013.07 9.81 19.79 19.79 0 01.01 1.18 2 2 0 012 0h3a2 2 0 012 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L6.09 7.91a16 16 0 006 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 012.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0122 16.92z"/></svg>
1645            </div>
1646            <div>
1647              <div class="contact-item-label">Partnerships & Advertising</div>
1648              <div class="contact-item-val"><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#177e79717857637f727279636572676572797262653a637e7a72643974787a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fd94939b92bd8995989893898f988d8f989398888fd0899490988ed39e9290">[email&#160;protected]</span></a></div>
1649            </div>
1650          </div>
1651
1652          <div class="contact-item">
1653            <div class="contact-icon">
1654              <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"/><polyline points="12 6 12 12 16 14"/></svg>
1655            </div>
1656            <div>
1657              <div class="contact-item-label">Response Time</div>
1658              <div class="contact-item-val">Within 24 hours on business days</div>
1659            </div>
1660          </div>
1661        </div>
1662      </div>
1663
1664      <div class="contact-right">
1665        <div class="contact-form" id="contact-form">
1666          <div class="cf-row">
1667            <input type="text" class="cf-input" id="cf-name" placeholder="Your Full Name">
1668            <input type="email" class="cf-input" id="cf-email" placeholder="Email Address">
1669          </div>
1670          <select class="cf-select" id="cf-subject">
1671            <option value="" disabled selected>Select Enquiry Type</option>
1672            <option>Editorial / Story Lead</option>
1673            <option>Advertising & Sponsorship</option>
1674            <option>40 Under 40 Nomination</option>
1675            <option>Press / Media Inquiry</option>
1676            <option>General Enquiry</option>
1677          </select>
1678          <textarea class="cf-textarea" id="cf-message" placeholder="Your message..."></textarea>
1679          <label class="nl-consent-wrap" style="margin-bottom: 14px;">
1680  <input type="checkbox" id="cf-consent" class="nl-consent-check">
1681  <span class="nl-consent-text" style="color: var(--grey-meta);">
1682    I agree to the <a href="/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" style="color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600;">Privacy Policy</a> and consent to being contacted.
1683  </span>
1684</label>
1685          <button type="button" class="cf-submit" id="cf-submit-btn">Send Message →</button>
1686          <div class="cf-success" id="cf-success">✓ Message received. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.</div>
1687        </div>
1688      </div>
1689
1690    </div>
1691  </div>
1692</section>
1693
1694
1695<!-- =========================================================
1696     SCRIPTS
1697========================================================= -->
vendor: 218 bytes, lines 1697-1698
1697
1698<script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script>
1698<script>
1699(function() {
1700  "use strict";
1701
1702  /* ------------------------------------------------
1703     GSAP + ScrollTrigger: Scroll fade-ins
1704  ------------------------------------------------ */
1705  gsap.registerPlugin(ScrollTrigger);
1706
1707  function initScrollFades() {
1708    document.querySelectorAll('.ent-fade').forEach(el => {
1709      gsap.fromTo(el,
1710        { opacity: 0, y: 30 },
1711        {
1712          opacity: 1, y: 0, duration: 0.8,
1713          ease: "power2.out",
1714          scrollTrigger: {
1715            trigger: el,
1716            start: "top 88%",
1717            once: true
1718          }
1719        }
1720      );
1721    });
1722  }
1723  // Call after DOM settles
1724  setTimeout(initScrollFades, 200);
1725
1726  /* ------------------------------------------------
1727     BANNER PARTICLE CANVAS
1728  ------------------------------------------------ */
1729  const bannerCanvas = document.getElementById('banner-canvas');
1730  if (bannerCanvas) {
1731    const bCtx = bannerCanvas.getContext('2d');
1732    function resizeBC() {
1733      bannerCanvas.width  = bannerCanvas.offsetWidth;
1734      bannerCanvas.height = bannerCanvas.offsetHeight;
1735    }
1736    window.addEventListener('resize', resizeBC);
1737    setTimeout(resizeBC, 100);
1738
1739    class BParticle {
1740      constructor() { this.reset(); }
1741      reset() {
1742        this.x = Math.random() * bannerCanvas.width;
1743        this.y = Math.random() * bannerCanvas.height;
1744        this.size   = Math.random() * 2;
1745        this.speedY = -0.2 - Math.random() * 0.3;
1746        this.alpha  = Math.random() * 0.5 + 0.1;
1747      }
1748      update() { this.y += this.speedY; if (this.y < 0) this.y = bannerCanvas.height; }
1749      draw()   {
1750        bCtx.fillStyle = `rgba(212,175,55,${this.alpha})`;
1751        bCtx.beginPath();
1752        bCtx.arc(this.x, this.y, this.size, 0, Math.PI * 2);
1753        bCtx.fill();
1754      }
1755    }
1756    const bParticles = Array.from({length: 60}, () => new BParticle());
1757    function animateBanner() {
1758      bCtx.clearRect(0, 0, bannerCanvas.width, bannerCanvas.height);
1759      bParticles.forEach(p => { p.update(); p.draw(); });
1760      requestAnimationFrame(animateBanner);
1761    }
1762    animateBanner();
1763
1764    // GSAP entrance for banner text
1765    const bTL = gsap.timeline({defaults: {ease: "power3.out"}});
1766    bTL.fromTo(".banner-badge",     {opacity:0,y:30}, {opacity:1,y:0,duration:1,delay:0.2})
1767       .fromTo(".banner-title",     {opacity:0,y:40}, {opacity:1,y:0,duration:1.2}, "-=0.8")
1768       .fromTo(".banner-desc",      {opacity:0,y:30}, {opacity:1,y:0,duration:1},   "-=0.9")
1769       .fromTo(".banner-btn-group", {opacity:0,y:20}, {opacity:1,y:0,duration:1},   "-=0.8");
1770  }
1771
1772  /* ------------------------------------------------
1773     HELPERS
1774  ------------------------------------------------ */
1775  const siteUrl = window.location.origin;
1776
1777  function getFeaturedImage(post) {
1778    if (post._embedded && post._embedded['wp:featuredmedia'] && post._embedded['wp:featuredmedia'][0]) {
1779      return post._embedded['wp:featuredmedia'][0].source_url;
1780    }
1781    return 'https://placehold.co/800x500/0A1128/C5A065?text=EN+Times';
1782  }
1783
1784  function getAuthor(post) {
1785    if (post._embedded && post._embedded['author'] && post._embedded['author'][0]) {
1786      return post._embedded['author'][0].name;
1787    }
1788    return 'EN Times';
1789  }
1790
1791  function getExcerpt(post, len = 120) {
1792    const raw = post.excerpt && post.excerpt.rendered
1793      ? post.excerpt.rendered.replace(/<[^>]+>/g, '').replace(/\[&hellip;\]|&#8230;|\[…\]/g, '').trim()
1794      : '';
1795    return raw.length > len ? raw.slice(0, len).trim() + '…' : raw;
1796  }
1797
1798  function formatDate(dateStr) {
1799    return new Date(dateStr).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
1800      year: 'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric'
1801    });
1802  }
1803
1804  function getCategoryName(post) {
1805    if (post._embedded && post._embedded['wp:term']) {
1806      const cats = post._embedded['wp:term'].flat().filter(t => t.taxonomy === 'category');
1807      if (cats.length) return cats[0].name;
1808    }
1809    return 'Leader Insights';
1810  }
1811
1812  async function fetchCategoryId(slug) {
1813    const res  = await fetch(`${siteUrl}/wp-json/wp/v2/categories?slug=${slug}&_fields=id`);
1814    const data = await res.json();
1815    return data && data[0] ? data[0].id : null;
1816  }
1817
1818  async function fetchPosts(catId, perPage = 7, page = 1) {
1819    const res  = await fetch(`${siteUrl}/wp-json/wp/v2/posts?categories=${catId}&per_page=${perPage}&page=${page}&_embed`);
1820    const data = await res.json();
1821    const total = parseInt(res.headers.get('X-WP-TotalPages') || '1', 10);
1822    return { posts: data, totalPages: total };
1823  }
1824
1825  /* ------------------------------------------------
1826     SECTION 2: HERO — Executive Profile
1827  ------------------------------------------------ */
1828  async function loadHero() {
1829    try {
1830      // updated to the requested slug: 'executive-profile'
1831      const catId = await fetchCategoryId('executive-profile');
1832      if (!catId) return;
1833
1834      const { posts } = await fetchPosts(catId, 7);
1835      if (!posts || !posts.length) return;
1836
1837      const lead   = posts[0];
1838      const sideItems = posts.slice(1, 4);  // next 3 → sidebar
1839      const gridItems = posts.slice(4, 7);  // next 3 → bottom grid
1840
1841      /* Lead */
1842      const leadEl = document.getElementById('hero-lead');
1843      const leadSkelEl = document.getElementById('hero-lead-skeleton');
1844      leadEl.innerHTML = `
1845        <a href="${lead.link}" class="hero-lead-link">
1846          <img class="hero-lead-img" src="${getFeaturedImage(lead)}" alt="${lead.title.rendered}" loading="eager">
1847        </a>
1848        <span class="hero-lead-cat">${getCategoryName(lead)}</span>
1849        <a href="${lead.link}" class="hero-lead-title">${lead.title.rendered}</a>
1850        <p class="hero-lead-excerpt">${getExcerpt(lead, 180)}</p>
1851        <div class="hero-lead-meta"><strong>${getAuthor(lead)}</strong> &nbsp;·&nbsp; ${formatDate(lead.date)}</div>
1852      `;
1853      leadSkelEl.style.display = 'none';
1854      leadEl.style.display = 'block';
1855
1856      /* Sidebar */
1857      const sidebarEl = document.getElementById('hero-sidebar');
1858      sidebarEl.innerHTML = sideItems.map(p => `
1859        <a href="${p.link}" class="hero-side-item">
1860          <img class="hero-side-img" src="${getFeaturedImage(p)}" alt="${p.title.rendered}" loading="lazy">
1861          <div>
1862            <div class="hero-side-cat">${getCategoryName(p)}</div>
1863            <span class="hero-side-title">${p.title.rendered}</span>
1864            <div class="hero-side-meta">${getAuthor(p)} · ${formatDate(p.date)}</div>
1865          </div>
1866        </a>
1867      `).join('');
1868
1869      /* Bottom 3-col grid */
1870      const gridSkelEl = document.getElementById('hero-grid-skeletons');
1871      const gridRowEl  = document.getElementById('hero-grid-row');
1872      gridSkelEl.innerHTML = gridItems.map(p => `
1873        <article class="hero-grid-card">
1874          <a href="${p.link}">
1875            <img class="hero-grid-img" src="${getFeaturedImage(p)}" alt="${p.title.rendered}" loading="lazy">
1876          </a>
1877          <div class="hero-grid-cat">${getCategoryName(p)}</div>
1878          <a href="${p.link}" class="hero-grid-title">${p.title.rendered}</a>
1879          <p class="hero-grid-excerpt">${getExcerpt(p, 110)}</p>
1880          <div class="hero-grid-meta">${getAuthor(p)} · ${formatDate(p.date)}</div>
1881        </article>
1882      `).join('');
1883      // unwrap from the grid wrapper
1884      gridRowEl.innerHTML = gridSkelEl.innerHTML;
1885
1886    } catch(e) {
1887      console.error('EN Times Hero load error:', e);
1888    }
1889  }
1890  loadHero();
1891
1892
1893  /* ------------------------------------------------
1894     SECTION 3: MAGAZINE — EXECUTIVE EDITIONS
1895  ------------------------------------------------ */
1896  async function loadMagazine() {
1897    const grid = document.getElementById('mag-showcase-grid');
1898    try {
1899      // changed to use the 'executive-editions' category so the mag "View All" link and dynamic content align
1900      const catId = await fetchCategoryId('executive-editions');
1901      if (!catId) {
1902        grid.innerHTML = '<p style="color:#8892b0;grid-column:1/-1;">News category not found.</p>';
1903        return;
1904      }
1905      const { posts } = await fetchPosts(catId, 4);
1906      if (!posts || !posts.length) {
1907        grid.innerHTML = '<p style="color:#8892b0;grid-column:1/-1;">No news posts found.</p>';
1908        return;
1909      }
1910      grid.innerHTML = posts.map(p => `
1911        <a href="${p.link}" class="mag-cover-link" title="${p.title.rendered}">
1912          <img class="mag-cover-img" src="${getFeaturedImage(p)}" alt="${p.title.rendered}" loading="lazy">
1913        </a>
1914      `).join('');
1915    } catch(e) {
1916      grid.innerHTML = '<p style="color:#ff6b6b;grid-column:1/-1;">Connection interrupted.</p>';
1917      console.error('EN Times Magazine load error:', e);
1918    }
1919  }
1920  loadMagazine();
1921
1922
1923  /* ------------------------------------------------
1924     SECTION 4: BLOG
1925  ------------------------------------------------ */
1926  let blogPage = 1;
1927  let blogTotalPages = 1;
1928  let blogCatId = null;
1929
1930  async function loadBlog(append = false) {
1931    const grid   = document.getElementById('blog-grid');
1932    const btn    = document.getElementById('blog-load-more-btn');
1933
1934    try {
1935      if (!blogCatId) {
1936        blogCatId = await fetchCategoryId('blogs');
1937        if (!blogCatId) {
1938          grid.innerHTML = '<p style="color:var(--grey-meta);">Blog category not found.</p>';
1939          return;
1940        }
1941      }
1942
1943      btn.disabled = true;
1944      btn.textContent = 'Loading…';
1945
1946      const { posts, totalPages } = await fetchPosts(blogCatId, 6, blogPage);
1947      blogTotalPages = totalPages;
1948
1949      if (!posts || !posts.length) {
1950        if (!append) grid.innerHTML = '<p style="color:var(--grey-meta);">No posts found.</p>';
1951        btn.style.display = 'none';
1952        return;
1953      }
1954
1955      const html = posts.map(p => `
1956        <article class="blog-card">
1957          <div class="blog-card-img-wrap">
1958            <a href="${p.link}">
1959              <img class="blog-card-img" src="${getFeaturedImage(p)}" alt="${p.title.rendered}" loading="lazy">
1960            </a>
1961          </div>
1962          <div class="blog-card-body">
1963            <div class="blog-card-cat">${getCategoryName(p)}</div>
1964            <a href="${p.link}" class="blog-card-title">${p.title.rendered}</a>
1965            <p class="blog-card-excerpt">${getExcerpt(p, 130)}</p>
1966            <div class="blog-card-meta"><strong>${getAuthor(p)}</strong> · ${formatDate(p.date)}</div>
1967          </div>
1968        </article>
1969      `).join('');
1970
1971      if (append) {
1972        grid.insertAdjacentHTML('beforeend', html);
1973      } else {
1974        grid.innerHTML = html;
1975      }
1976
1977      btn.disabled = false;
1978      btn.textContent = 'Load More Articles';
1979
1980      if (blogPage >= blogTotalPages) {
1981        btn.style.display = 'none';
1982      }
1983
1984    } catch(e) {
1985      console.error('EN Times Blog load error:', e);
1986      btn.disabled = false;
1987      btn.textContent = 'Load More Articles';
1988    }
1989  }
1990
1991  loadBlog();
1992
1993  document.getElementById('blog-load-more-btn').addEventListener('click', function() {
1994    blogPage++;
1995    loadBlog(true);
1996  });
1997
1998
1999  /* ------------------------------------------------
2000     SECTION 5: NEWSLETTER
2001  ------------------------------------------------ */
2002  document.getElementById('nl-submit-btn').addEventListener('click', function() {
2003    const fname       = document.getElementById('nl-fname').value.trim();
2004    const lname       = document.getElementById('nl-lname').value.trim();
2005    const email       = document.getElementById('nl-email').value.trim();
2006    const designation = document.getElementById('nl-designation').value.trim();
2007    const company     = document.getElementById('nl-company').value.trim();
2008    const consent     = document.getElementById('nl-consent').checked;
2009    const btn         = this;
2010
2011    // Validation
2012    if (!fname || !email || !email.includes('@') || !consent) {
2013      btn.textContent = 'Please fill required fields & accept consent';
2014      btn.style.background = '#b91c1c';
2015      btn.style.color = '#fff';
2016      setTimeout(() => {
2017        btn.textContent = "Subscribe — It's Free →";
2018        btn.style.background = '';
2019        btn.style.color = '';
2020      }, 2500);
2021      return;
2022    }
2023
2024    // Loading state
2025    btn.textContent = 'Subscribing…';
2026    btn.disabled = true;
2027
2028    // Submit to WordPress backend (we add this handler in functions.php next step)
2029    fetch(window.location.origin + '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', {
2030      method: 'POST',
2031      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' },
2032      body: new URLSearchParams({
2033        action:      'ent_subscribe',
2034        fname:       fname,
2035        lname:       lname,
2036        email:       email,
2037        designation: designation,
2038        company:     company,
2039        consent:     '1',
2040        source:      window.location.href
2041      })
2042    })
2043    .then(r => r.json())
2044    .then(data => {
2045      if (data.success) {
2046        document.getElementById('nl-form-wrap').style.display = 'none';
2047        document.getElementById('nl-success').style.display = 'block';
2048      } else {
2049        btn.textContent = data.data || 'Something went wrong. Try again.';
2050        btn.style.background = '#b91c1c';
2051        btn.style.color = '#fff';
2052        btn.disabled = false;
2053        setTimeout(() => {
2054          btn.textContent = "Subscribe — It's Free →";
2055          btn.style.background = '';
2056          btn.style.color = '';
2057        }, 3000);
2058      }
2059    })
2060    .catch(() => {
2061      btn.textContent = 'Connection error. Please try again.';
2062      btn.style.background = '#b91c1c';
2063      btn.style.color = '#fff';
2064      btn.disabled = false;
2065      setTimeout(() => {
2066        btn.textContent = "Subscribe — It's Free →";
2067        btn.style.background = '';
2068        btn.style.color = '';
2069      }, 3000);
2070    });
2071  });
2072
2073
2074  /* ------------------------------------------------
2075     SECTION 6: CONTACT FORM
2076  ------------------------------------------------ */
2077/* ------------------------------------------------
2078     SECTION 6: CONTACT FORM — updated handler
2079     Replace the existing cf-submit-btn listener
2080     in your homepage script with this block
2081  ------------------------------------------------ */
2082  document.getElementById('cf-submit-btn').addEventListener('click', function() {
2083    const name     = document.getElementById('cf-name').value.trim();
2084    const email    = document.getElementById('cf-email').value.trim();
2085    const subject  = document.getElementById('cf-subject').value;
2086    const message  = document.getElementById('cf-message').value.trim();
2087    const consent  = document.getElementById('cf-consent').checked;
2088    const btn      = this;
2089    const success  = document.getElementById('cf-success');
2090
2091    if (!name || !email || !subject || !message || !consent) {
2092      btn.textContent = 'Please fill all fields & accept consent';
2093      btn.style.background = '#b91c1c';
2094      btn.style.color = '#fff';
2095      setTimeout(() => {
2096        btn.textContent = 'Send Message →';
2097        btn.style.background = '';
2098        btn.style.color = '';
2099      }, 2500);
2100      return;
2101    }
2102
2103    btn.textContent = 'Sending…';
2104    btn.disabled = true;
2105
2106    fetch(window.location.origin + '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', {
2107      method: 'POST',
2108      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' },
2109      body: new URLSearchParams({
2110        action:     'ent_contact',
2111        cf_name:    name,
2112        cf_email:   email,
2113        cf_subject: subject,
2114        cf_message: message,
2115        cf_consent: '1'
2116      })
2117    })
2118    .then(r => r.json())
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