Since I have soft copies of my returns, do I still need to keep hard copies of returns?

Last year I did earn some profits trading in options. It was a very small amount so do I need to disclose that in my tax returns?

How exactly does the set off of capital losses (both ST and LT) actually work while filing my returns?

How do equities actually impact my portfolio; both in terms of risk and in terms of returns?

I keep hearing about trailing returns on television and on newspaper columns. Does it pertain to stocks and what to make out of it?

Do I need to keep actual proofs for all my tax deductions claimed?

What are some of the critical things to keep mind while I am filing my tax returns? I am an individual in the middle income group and have some small investments in equity and mutual funds?

Do I need to give power of attorney for my demat account?

Where do I get the copies of the offer document?

Can a risk-return trade off approach really help me in enhancing my portfolio returns over a longer period of time?

Do banks offer an education loan in foreign exchange? I need to pay in dollars for my studies, but the bank is in India.