As an intraday, can you tell me some basic things that I need to be aware of and always keep in mind?

Can you outline some basic steps that I must remember while I trade intraday in terms of identifying stocks? What are the steps I need to go through?

Can you tell me some basic steps I need to adopt to start off with online trading?

Can you tell me what is not investing and what are some of the basic rules I need to remember before embarking on investing in the stock markets?

I have just started analysing technical charts for my intraday trading. Can you tell me the few basic things that I must know before I start applying technicals to trading?

I am planning to start options trader more as a buyer of calls and puts. Are there some basic things that I must remember?

Can you tell me about some basic checks and balances that I can apply while choosing a DP?

What are some of the important basic concepts of futures and options that I need to be aware of?

I will be applying for a gold loan as I need some liquid cash urgently. Is there anything I need to keep in mind before I apply?

As an intraday trader, what are some of the major risks that I need to focus on?

I made some profits of Rs.85,000 last year through intraday trading. Will that be short term capital gains and how much tax I need to pay for it?