Google transliterate in your desktop

Easy way to type your local languages on your desktop.
1) Download this
    http://www.google.com/ime/transliteration/
2) Install it.
3) Press alt+shift to switch between languages

Pros:
Using this you can type your native language in any application. (say word, notepad++ etc)
No internet connection required
Inbuilt dictionary available

Cons:
Works only on Windows