u/Sufficient_Bit6858

I'm based in India and freelancing is my only source of income.

I'm a software developer/programmer and recently started working as an independent contractor for a US company at $12.50/hour. I expect the work to continue long-term.

This year I've already made over ₹1.5 lakh from freelancing, with income coming from a combination of Upwork, Fiverr, and direct clients. The direct payments are through UPI/bank transfers, not physical cash.

I'm trying to understand what I should be doing regarding:

• Income tax / advance tax
• Whether 44ADA applies to software development
• GST, especially since the main client is in the US
• Whether this counts as export of services
• What records/invoices I should maintain

If anyone here is a freelancer/software developer in India working with foreign clients, what should I be doing now to stay compliant and avoid problems later?

Would appreciate practical advice from people who have actually dealt with this.

Thanks!

I recently went to a hospital for a checkup and the intern who examined me was really beautiful. I wanted to ask for her number that day, but we barely had any conversation outside of the checkup, so I chickened out.

A few days later, I went back with my friend for his appointment. While he was inside with the doctor, I was just waiting outside. Her department was different, but on the same floor. By coincidence, I saw her walking alone in the corridor. There was no one else around us, so I called out, "Excuse me."

She stopped and waited.

Me: "Hey, good morning."

Her: "Good morning, sir."

I made some small talk about my previous checkup and asked a couple of random questions. She answered everything, and we talked for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Then I said, "If you don't mind, can I get your number?" I don't use Instagram, so I just asked for her number. I also didn't want to ask for something like LinkedIn since that felt even weirder.

She replied, "Sorry, we're not allowed, sir."

I jokingly said, "Who's gonna snitch?" I regret saying that.

She looked more confused than anything, like she didn't hear or understand what I said, and just replied, "Sorry."

I smiled and said, "Never mind, thank you," and walked away. She gave me a small smile as I left.

Looking back, how could I have handled this better? Was asking for her number okay, or should I have done something differently?

Also, my friend has another appointment soon and asked me to come with him again. If I go and happen to see her, should I just ignore her and let it be, or would it be normal to just smile and say "Hi" if we make eye contact?

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I'm around 65 kg (143 lbs).

I have:

• Yeast protein isolate: 27 g protein per scoop
• Pea protein isolate: 29 g protein per scoop

I'm currently taking 1.5 scoops of each per day, which would give me around 84 g of protein from supplements alone.

The rest of my protein comes from regular food.

Does this sound reasonable for someone my weight? Has anyone here used a combination of yeast protein isolate and pea protein isolate long term? Any issues with digestion, amino acid balance, or anything else I should be aware of?

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for advice on a gym routine that fits my goals.

I'm currently training for a half marathon and run 3 times a week, with Sunday as my rest day. My main goal is to get stronger while also building a lean, athletic physique. I do care about looking good, but I'm not trying to get huge or train like a bodybuilder or strongman.

I'm a beginner to strength training and have access to a gym.

My goals are:

• Increase overall strength
• Build some muscle, especially upper body
• Support my running and reduce injury risk
• Balance strength and endurance without one hurting the other

Would you recommend 2 or 3 strength sessions per week? Are there any proven routines that work well alongside half marathon training? Also, what sets/reps would you use to build strength while still gaining some muscle?

I'd really appreciate any advice or routines that have worked for you. Thanks!

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