That's a good question kkrk. I was also wondering in this age of digital photography revolution why is everyone after DSLR?
For your information I am a long time user of Nikon SLR cameras from old time film to latest digital SLR. I also have many different lenses. I don't do photography as a profession but only hobby.
I'll like to add that there are many new digital cameras that are if not better then atleast equal to DSLR. For example there are 4/3 and micro 4/3 cameras from Olympus and Panasonic that has interchangeable lens. Also Sony has come out with NEX5 that has large sensor equal to DSLR. Also, there are other small sensor but good quality cameras like Panasonic LX5, Canon S95 and also Samsung TL500. They have all the controls like SLR and are very small in size.
If you are really going to buy many lenses and want an interchangeable lens camera like DSLR then you can also think of Panasonic GH2 and GF2.
I have LX3 and also GF2 and believe me I use this camera more than my DSLR because of their size. The picture quality is good, the size is small, you get HD video and also cost less.
Henry

While you are pondering whether to go for the kill(DSLR!!!) can you write down why you are considering a DSLR??

thnx for ur suggestion will think on it.

Three words:
go for it.

anything under 30 grand. D3100 looks promising! Any word on it?

depends on your budget !!

Hey guys! Which d-slr would you suggest for a beginner?

Sometimes the deals which JJmehtha offer are too good!! Recently a fellow bhpian snapped a deal on Panasonic LX3 for 19k and sometime back the Panasonic Lumix G1 with kit lens was available for 22k, both with bill and warranty. And they sell for almost the same prices in USA!!

jjmehta is very good one for buying cameras online, i have very good experience with them.

For 98,000/ from JJMehtha is a good deal. From B&H with shipping it may cost approximately in the range of 85,000/ that too warranty only in US.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm 3814B016 B&H

The best thing you can do is go to canon india website, find out the stores and visit them:
Sales Network - Canon India

I guess the stores (unless they are stores run by canon ??) will give both the prices of grey and bill & warranty. As per the website, the price with the 18-135 is around 1,10,00/-. So I expect the price will be same or slightly lower.
The online store which ravi has mentioned is of a reputed seller. Ravi has bought a camera recently from them. They offer cameras for a bargain with bill & warranty. JJmehtha sells the 7D for around 98,000/-. Thats a good 10,000 less than suggest MRP by canon. I guess the grey price will be less than 98,000/-

DOnt want to buy online Brother

I m from Delhi

One option in India
jjmehta.com eShop

thts the greatest photography learning site i have seen till date..
taking up the lessions..
thanks buddy..