@Sid- I have a D5000 along with couple of lenses. In my words, it's great.
@Faun-You have to 1st decide on brand- Nikon/Canon/Sony/Olympus. Go to a mall and check which one fits ur hand perfectly because at the end of the day you have to carry it around. Nikon won the vote here for me in this case.
About the cameras on Canon, u can check on ebay.in. I checked it today morning and found few of the prices.
Canon 1000D - 21.3
450D- 32.8
500D @ 41.6.
You can pick one if you like depending on your choice and budget. Remember, Camera body may be temporary but lenses are more permanent. Even a simple 1000D gives amazing shots with a great lens.
Go through these websites as they have lot of info on DSLRs.
1. Digital Camera, DSLR and Lens Reviews | Cameralabs
2. Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ
These have Camera reviews, Lens reviews and even a section to help you select whether you really require a DSLR or not.
Hope this helps....
Cheers.