What is the basic premise on which technical analysis is based, if it is not bothered about fundamentals of a stock?

I hear a lot about fundamental and technical analysis in stocks. Can you throw some light on the basic differences between fundamental analysis and technical analysis?

I want to make an investment in shares for a long term tenure of about 10 years of amount 4 lacs . Please guide me with some good names and the results reflected by those shares. Also any expert advise are welcomed even if not to context of Question?

I am not sure if I should invest in index funds at all. What should I do? Not convinced about this whole idea of passive investing. What are your views?

What can I do in derivatives if I am not clear about the direction of the market?

Can one seek refund of premiums if not satisfied with the policy, after purchasing it?

I have a problem. If I sell securities through a sub-broker, which part of the delivery instruction slip should be filled?

How do I understand the basic difference fundamentals and technicals?

My main source of income is pension. I buy shares and sell them within year (but not intraday) to earn some income. transactions happens nearly about 10 to12 times only in one FY in cash.will my gain be considered as STCG or business income

Why has the CBDT not given any clarification on the subject of capital gains versus business income and why is it just left to discretion?

I am not still clear about the calculation of STCG tax by clubbing it with total income. Can you explain that with an example?