I not a photography geek.
If you're not interested in photography or just want a camera, don't bother with DSLRs. Buy yourself a large sensor compact, that will do.
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I find entry level DSLRs are cheaper in India than in the US. I don't know if you can get any cheaper even in this black Friday deals and point to note, you won't get India warranty.
On other hand you can find mirrorless cameras cheaper there.
You don't have much time and I am confusing you with more choices. See if you're okay with mirrorless, if not stick with DSLRs.
If you can find Nikon D5500/
D7000/D7100 or Canon 760D/
70D for $500, then go ahead and buy coz you won't get that pricing in India. (It still a good deal if you just get body only offer for the
bold ones).
Entry level DSLRs prices in India (approx)
D3300 - 23k
D5300 - 33k
1300D - 22k
700D - 28k