Yes, as a matter of fact cloud computing is available in India. India is actually a place where cloud computing is growing rapidly in use and popularity.
Cloud computing is a new wave of storing data that can be accessed anywhere. If you use cloud computing you can be in India and log on to the cloud and it would be just like you are sitting at your desktop in your home.
I found three Cloud Computing magazines you might be interested in. They are; Alltop - Top Cloud Computing News, Cloud Computing Journal and TMC's Cloud Computing Magazine. I hope that you find these choices helpful.
Cloud computing is the sharing of information and software between businesses. At intel.com/cloud computing you will be able to find how to get free cloud computing. Also Bluepointdata.com and synaptic.com are places to start your search for free cloud computing.
Any computer website that has cloud computing on it should be able to keep you updated with news about cloud computing technology. I recommend Microsoft.
There is a good explanation of cloud computing at http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031. I think you can learn most of what you need to know there.
Cloud computing is better then normal grid computing as its cheaper to buy, use and maintain. Cloud computing can offer web hosting also which grid computing can not.
There is no normal cloud computing platform. Cloud computing is a new computer operating system that is becoming popular.
You can either go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing or searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-computing for a full definition of what cloud computing is.
Cloud computing papers are papers that give the basic definition of cloud computing and explain it. Cloud computing is just a way that involves connectivity to the internet.
Cloud computing or grid computing depends on the task at hand. If you want to focus on a single enormous task, then go with grid computing. Cloud computing is more for multitasking.
India's C-DAC, or Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, provides a wide range of services. Some such services include cyber security and cloud computing.