Riya-Rushdie affair a reality? India born novelist Sir Salman Rushdie and actor Riya Sen's alleged link up is making news not only in India but abroad too. So are they or aren't they dating each other here's Riya's sister Raima Sen clearing the air.Riya Sen's growing familiarity with author Sir Salman Rushdie has got rumour mills working overtime. Especially when a British tabloid reported that the pair has been exchanging e-mails on a regular basis.But whether something is actually brewing between the two is still a mystery.A few months ago when we caught up with Riya sen , she seemed perturbed about the issue and refused to comment. all she said at that point was, " I do not want tyo talk about all this." So now, to put an end to the guessing game we asked sister Raima Sen whether the whole "affair" is a matter of fact or fiction.When asked about the rumours doing the rounds about the whole Riya-Rushdie link up Raima said, "I would just say that nothing is happening really. But if people want to speculate, they are most welcome to do so. And I guess it's her life so I will just leave it at that."Raima has been out to quash rumours ever since Salman Rushdie and Riya Sen's friendship fell under the spotlight, and according to her, even kid sister Riya is tired of clearing the air.With all the attention the entire issue has been getting so far, one can't help but wonder whether it affects the Sen sisters' personal lives as well. When asked whether the topic of Riya and Salman Rushdie's much hyped alleged relationship is discussed at home, Raima said,  "No ,not at all. we do not talk about all this at home."Well, with Raima rubbishing the alleged link up. hopefully the  gossip mongers can now give their tongues a rest for a while. ... full story »