Does the dividend received through Mutual funds are taxed?

Can you explain how dividends are taxed in case of direct equities and equity mutual funds?

How are gold mutual funds and gold ETFs taxed?

How are the Fund of Fund (FOFs) taxed in India and is it the same as taxation of mutual funds?

Are there any chances of hacking If I invest through Direct Mutual funds?

In Mutual fund, growth option or dividend re-investment is better & what if the stock declares the dividend & managed in the growth option of Mutual funds?

How to debt and equity mutual funds redemption are taxed? Also how to add redemption amount in income tax filling?

How are short term capital gains on equity mutual funds taxed?

Are dividends on debt funds also taxed as capital gains?

Which are the best mutual funds for SIPs?

I have heard a lot about mutual funds. Can anyone explain what they actually are?