diff --git a/.markdownlint.json b/.markdownlint.json
index bdeac677..a86f2fc9 100755
--- a/.markdownlint.json
+++ b/.markdownlint.json
@@ -5,7 +5,11 @@
   },
   "MD029": false,
   "MD033": {
-    "allowed_elements": ["summary", "details", "mark"]
+    "allowed_elements": [
+      "summary",
+      "details",
+      "mark"
+    ]
   },
   "MD007": {
     "indent": 2
@@ -16,5 +20,8 @@
     "tables": false
   },
   "no-hard-tabs": false,
-  "whitespace": false
-}
+  "whitespace": false,
+  "no-duplicate-heading": {
+    "siblings_only": true
+  }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/public/assets/images/stories/akbar-birbal.png b/public/assets/images/stories/akbar-birbal.png
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diff --git a/public/assets/images/stories/lion-mouse.png b/public/assets/images/stories/lion-mouse.png
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diff --git a/public/assets/images/stories/thirsty-crow.png b/public/assets/images/stories/thirsty-crow.png
deleted file mode 100644
index 3f05494c..00000000
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diff --git a/public/assets/images/stories/thirsty-crow.webp b/public/assets/images/stories/thirsty-crow.webp
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diff --git a/src/assets/styles/footer.css b/src/assets/styles/footer.css
index e5e6a617..6eb42a88 100644
--- a/src/assets/styles/footer.css
+++ b/src/assets/styles/footer.css
@@ -1,3 +1,12 @@
+:root {
+  --hue: 230;
+  --bg: hsl(var(--hue), 100%, 95%);
+  --border: hsl(var(--hue), 100%, 60%);
+  --text: hsl(var(--hue), 100%, 30%);
+  --text-lightness: 40%;
+  --hover-lightness: 20%;
+}
+
 :root {
   --footer-bg: #1f2937;
   --footer-text-main: #d1d5db;
@@ -25,9 +34,9 @@
 }
 
 [data-theme="light"] {
-  --footer-bg: #c7f3ef;
+  --footer-bg: #bbb;
   --footer-text-main: #22223b;
-  --footer-text-secondary: gray;
+  --footer-text-secondary: #560072;
   --footer-text-hover: #eb5d9d;
   --footer-brand-text: #0f0f10;
   --footer-brand-highlight: #c13595;
@@ -37,6 +46,7 @@
   --footer-border-color: #e5e7eb;
 }
 
+
 .footer-theme-toggle {
   display: inline-flex;
   align-items: center;
@@ -188,7 +198,7 @@
 
 .footer__nav--item {
   text-decoration: underline;
-  text-underline-offset: 2px;
+  text-underline-offset: 24x;
   transition: color 0.2s;
 }
 
@@ -203,14 +213,16 @@
 }
 
 .footer__nav--links a {
-  color: var(--footer-text-secondary);
+  /*color: var(--footer-text-secondary);*/
+  color: hsl(var(--hue), 100%, var(--text-lightness));
   text-decoration: none;
   font-size: 1.2rem;
   transition: color 0.2s;
 }
 
 .footer__nav--links a:hover {
-  color: var(--footer-text-hover);
+  /*color: var(--footer-text-hover);*/
+  color: hsl(var(--hue), 100%, var(--hover-lightness));
   text-decoration: underline;
 }
 
@@ -274,7 +286,7 @@
     transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
   }
 
-  .footer__nav--item[open] > summary .fa-chevron-down {
+  .footer__nav--item[open]>summary .fa-chevron-down {
     transform: rotate(180deg);
   }
 
@@ -291,4 +303,4 @@
     margin-top: 1rem;
     font-size: 0.85rem;
   }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/components/Analytics.astro b/src/components/Analytics.astro
index d1c8a68b..155c746c 100644
--- a/src/components/Analytics.astro
+++ b/src/components/Analytics.astro
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const gtagScript = `
 ---
 
 <script async src={`https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=${GA_ID}`}></script>
-<script is:inline>
+<script define:vars={{ gtagScript }} is:inline>
   {
     gtagScript;
   }
diff --git a/src/components/IndicLanguageGrid.astro b/src/components/IndicLanguageGrid.astro
index 2779f154..be48b76d 100644
--- a/src/components/IndicLanguageGrid.astro
+++ b/src/components/IndicLanguageGrid.astro
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ const { primary, secondary } = Astro.props;
   <div class="main-header">
     <div class="toggle-container">
       <div class="dropdown-wrapper">
-        <label id="lang1Label" class="dropdown-label language-label active"> PRIMARY LANGUAGE </label>
+        <label for="primaryDropdown" class="dropdown-label language-label active"> PRIMARY LANGUAGE </label>
         <select id="primaryDropdown">
           <option disabled aria-disabled="true" aria-readonly="true">Select Primary Language</option>
           {
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ const { primary, secondary } = Astro.props;
       </button>
 
       <div class="dropdown-wrapper">
-        <label id="lang2Label" class="dropdown-label language-label"> SECONDARY LANGUAGE </label>
+        <label for="secondaryDropdown" class="dropdown-label language-label"> SECONDARY LANGUAGE </label>
         <select id="secondaryDropdown">
           <option disabled aria-disabled="true" aria-readonly="true">Select Secondary Language</option>
           {
diff --git a/src/components/StoryCard.astro b/src/components/StoryCard.astro
index 3ce95441..a33b3092 100644
--- a/src/components/StoryCard.astro
+++ b/src/components/StoryCard.astro
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { storyCardSchema } from "@/types/stories";
 const props = storyCardSchema.parse(Astro.props);
 const { post } = props;
 const { url, title, description, image, author, date, category, readingTime, featured } = post;
-const socialImageURL = new URL(`/assets/images/stories/${image}`, Astro.url);
+//const socialImageURL = new URL(`/assets/images/stories/${image}`, Astro.url);
 ---
 
 <style is:inline>
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ const socialImageURL = new URL(`/assets/images/stories/${image}`, Astro.url);
     opacity: 1;
   }
 </style>
-<meta property="og:image" content={socialImageURL} />
 <article class="story-card">
   <a href={url}>
     <div class="story-card-content">
diff --git a/src/content/blog/rupesh-rathore.md b/src/content/blog/rupesh-rathore.md
index 0cbceb26..0fb6a6a1 100644
--- a/src/content/blog/rupesh-rathore.md
+++ b/src/content/blog/rupesh-rathore.md
@@ -38,7 +38,8 @@ I learned so much :
 
 - I developed its whole new UI with CSS, used many CSS features like Grid, color-gradients, CSS-animations, gradient animation and many more things.
 
-- Now it allows users to explore the vowels and consonants of various Indian languages, providing a simple and visual way to compare scripts and sounds across different regions.A comprehensive hub for learning and practicing alphabets, offering tools for reading and learning.
+- Now it allows users to explore the vowels and consonants of various Indian languages, providing a simple and visual way to compare scripts and sounds across different regions.
+  A comprehensive hub for learning and practicing alphabets, offering tools for reading and learning.
 
 ### [Vedic Page](/vedic) ⏳🕰️
 
@@ -122,7 +123,8 @@ I learned so much :
 
 ### Git & Version Control Mastery
 
-Learn about branching strategies, merging, and conflict resolution and learned to work with multiple developers on the same codebase and understand the significance of proper commit messages, pull requests, and code with GitHub workflows and project organization.
+Learn about branching strategies, merging, and conflict resolution and learned to work with multiple developers on the same codebase and
+understand the significance of proper commit messages, pull requests, and code with GitHub workflows and project organization.
 
 ### VS Code - The Developer's Best Friend
 
diff --git a/src/content/privacy.md b/src/content/privacy.md
index 11433459..12e5ea50 100644
--- a/src/content/privacy.md
+++ b/src/content/privacy.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Privacy Policy
 
-**Last Updated: July 16,2025**
+## Last Updated: July 16, 2025
 
 Welcome to **abcdkbd.com**! Your child’s privacy and safety are our highest priority.
 This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal data in compliance with the **Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)** and international child privacy standards.
diff --git a/src/content/stories/akbar-birbal.md b/src/content/stories/akbar-birbal.md
index 4f25ddd5..c08e95a6 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/akbar-birbal.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/akbar-birbal.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Half-Sun Reward"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A clever story where Birbal teaches Emperor Akbar that a full day’s work deserves a full day’s reward."
-image: "akbar-birbal.png"
+image: "akbar-birbal.webp"
 category: "Humorous"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/blue-flute.md b/src/content/stories/blue-flute.md
index b33f8eb5..ffe24d91 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/blue-flute.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/blue-flute.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Blue Flute"
 publishDate: "2025-07-09"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A gentle tale of Lord Krishna’s journey from a playful child in Gokul to the wise charioteer of Kurukshetra."
-image: "blue-flute.png"
+image: "blue-flute.webp"
 category: "Mythology"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/ekalavya.md b/src/content/stories/ekalavya.md
index cebd9493..1aba81b2 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/ekalavya.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/ekalavya.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Story of Ekalavya"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A moving story of a tribal boy whose devotion to learning made him a great archer — even without a teacher."
-image: "ekalavya.png"
+image: "ekalavya.webp"
 featured: true
 category: "Mythology"
 readingTime: 5
diff --git a/src/content/stories/fox-grapes.md b/src/content/stories/fox-grapes.md
index 61127d0d..48d15d76 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/fox-grapes.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/fox-grapes.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Fox and the Grapes"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A clever little tale of a hungry fox who learns that not everything is within reach — and that’s okay."
-image: "fox-grapes.png"
+image: "fox-grapes.webp"
 category: "Fictional"
 readingTime: 3
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/holy-rainbow.md b/src/content/stories/holy-rainbow.md
index 9a213375..c476d0d5 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/holy-rainbow.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/holy-rainbow.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Holi Rainbow"
 publishDate: "2025-07-09"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A heartwarming Holi story about two friends in Mathura who learn the meaning of forgiveness through colors."
-image: "holi.png"
+image: "holi.webp"
 category: "Fictional"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/lion-mouse.md b/src/content/stories/lion-mouse.md
index 201d1027..706d1839 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/lion-mouse.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/lion-mouse.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Lion and The Mouse"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A heartwarming forest tale of kindness and how even the smallest can help the mighty."
-image: "lion-mouse.png"
+image: "lion-mouse.webp"
 category: "Humorous"
 readingTime: 4
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/lost-kitten.md b/src/content/stories/lost-kitten.md
index d9840390..53d85736 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/lost-kitten.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/lost-kitten.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Lost Kitten"
 publishDate: "2025-07-09"
 author: "Emily Hart"
 description: "A simple and heartwarming story of a kitten who gets lost, and the kind dog who helps her find her way home, retold with lessons of virtue."
-image: "lost-kitten.png"
+image: "lost-kitten.webp"
 category: "Fictional"
 readingTime: 2
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/monkey-crocodile.md b/src/content/stories/monkey-crocodile.md
index 040a65f6..b5840c0d 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/monkey-crocodile.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/monkey-crocodile.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Monkey and the Crocodile"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A clever monkey teaches a crocodile that wit and wisdom can save you from any danger."
-image: "monkey-crocodile.png"
+image: "monkey-crocodile.webp"
 category: "Short"
 readingTime: 4
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/rabbit-turtle.md b/src/content/stories/rabbit-turtle.md
index 51d2ba00..0c83f878 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/rabbit-turtle.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/rabbit-turtle.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Great Forest Race"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A playful retelling of the classic race between a speedy rabbit and a slow but steady turtle."
-image: "rabbit-turtle.png"
+image: "rabbit-turtle.webp"
 category: "Humorous"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/ramayan.md b/src/content/stories/ramayan.md
index c39a58cd..0182acc2 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/ramayan.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/ramayan.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Story of Ramayan"
 publishDate: "2025-07-09"
 author: "Sage Valmiki"
 description: "The heartwarming tale of the Ramayan unfolds with love, duty, and sacrifice, Where Rama's righteous path lights the way through trials and triumph."
-image: "ramayan.png"
+image: "ramayan.webp"
 category: "Mythology"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/tenali-rama.md b/src/content/stories/tenali-rama.md
index 69448762..b418bcf9 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/tenali-rama.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/tenali-rama.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Tenali and the Talking Parrot"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A witty tale of Tenali Rama who outsmarts a greedy merchant and teaches the king a clever lesson about truth."
-image: "tenali-rama.png"
+image: "tenali-rama.webp"
 category: "Short"
 readingTime: 5
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/stories/thirsty-crow.md b/src/content/stories/thirsty-crow.md
index 7d1bc2c0..b70f6f40 100644
--- a/src/content/stories/thirsty-crow.md
+++ b/src/content/stories/thirsty-crow.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "The Thirsty Crow"
 publishDate: "2025-07-10"
 author: "Folk Traditions"
 description: "A clever little crow teaches us how patience and smart thinking can solve any problem."
-image: "thirsty-crow.png"
+image: "thirsty-crow.webp"
 category: "Short"
 readingTime: 3
 draft: false
diff --git a/src/content/terms-and-conditions.md b/src/content/terms-and-conditions.md
index 6ea4cc4e..d069d52a 100644
--- a/src/content/terms-and-conditions.md
+++ b/src/content/terms-and-conditions.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Terms & Conditions
 
-**Last Updated: July 16,2025**
+## **Last Updated: July 16,2025**
 
 Welcome to [**abcdkbd.com**](https://abcdkbd.com). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
 
diff --git a/src/layouts/common/Footer.astro b/src/layouts/common/Footer.astro
index 7a469737..1543be44 100644
--- a/src/layouts/common/Footer.astro
+++ b/src/layouts/common/Footer.astro
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ import ToggleIcon from "@/assets/icons/toggle.svg";
       <details class="footer__nav--item" open>
         <summary class="footer__nav--title">
           <span>Learning</span>
-          <i class="fa-solid fa-chevron-down"></i>
         </summary>
         <div class="footer__nav--links">
           <a href="/alphabets">Reading</a>
@@ -49,7 +48,6 @@ import ToggleIcon from "@/assets/icons/toggle.svg";
       <details class="footer__nav--item" open>
         <summary class="footer__nav--title">
           <span>General</span>
-          <i class="fa-solid fa-chevron-down"></i>
         </summary>
         <div class="footer__nav--links">
           <a href="/faq">FAQs</a>
@@ -63,7 +61,6 @@ import ToggleIcon from "@/assets/icons/toggle.svg";
     <details class="footer__nav--item" open>
       <summary class="footer__nav--title">
         <span>Resources</span>
-        <i class="fa-solid fa-chevron-down"></i>
       </summary>
       <div class="footer__nav--links">
         <a href="/school">School Programs</a>
diff --git a/src/pages/stories/[slug].astro b/src/pages/stories/[slug].astro
index 23c43a03..764953e2 100644
--- a/src/pages/stories/[slug].astro
+++ b/src/pages/stories/[slug].astro
@@ -51,6 +51,8 @@ if (!Content) {
   return;
 }
 
+//const socialImageURL = new URL(`/assets/images/stories/${validatedData.image}`, Astro.url);
+
 const meta = {
   title: "Stories",
   description: validatedData.description